Honored to be named Public Affairs Agency of the Year by "The Holmes Report", they are distinguished by their depth of talent, influential clients, and winning track record. Battle-tested in the trenches of corporate reputation management and political campaigns, they bring unrivaled commitment to every assignment.

Their culture of independence, integrity, and responsiveness established by their co-founders two decades ago drives their team of nearly 100 smart, strategic, and creative professionals today.

Their clients—which include Fortune 100 companies, national political leaders, associations and nonprofits—rely on them for candid guidance and fast, effective execution. They provide a combination of critical thinking and on-the-ground results that many other firms talk about, but few deliver.

Vision & Values

Their culture and values play an integral role in how their firm operates and engages with clients. Their people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. They bring passion, energy, and drive to everything they do. This all comes from their closely-held firm values, which have guided them since the day GSG opened its doors 20 years ago.

• - They are fiercely devoted to their clients.
• - They have a culture of independence, integrity and responsiveness.
• - They make great people the centerpiece and most important asset of GSG.
• - They are committed to ensuring that their workplace provides a diverse and culturally rich atmosphere.
• - They are passionate about working on the issues and the politics that shape the world around them.

Culture

GSG U

They strongly believe in helping their colleagues grow and develop their skills across a wide range of areas. Their professional development program includes customized training seminars, “skill share” workshops, and “lunch and learns” throughout the year.

Social Events

They work hard, but they also love to have fun. GSG events and activities include ice cream socials, scavenger hunts, trips to the ballpark, cocktail celebrations to honor employee birthdays, and regular all-staff lunches.

GSG Retreat

One of the highlights of the year is their annual overnight firm-wide retreat to engage in teambuilding activities, professional development programs, and social events. Past retreats have taken them to historic and intriguing locations such as Mohonk Mountain House and Saybrook, CT.

GSG Gives Back

They have a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and charitable involvement. Throughout the year, they engage in a number of activities including philanthropic donations and corporate social responsibility programming that ensures they are engaged with and giving back to the communities in which they live and work.

Community Engagement

Each year, they select an organization – that is contributing to the issues that matter – to work with on a pro bono basis to help them better fulfill their missions through communications and research support. This year, GSG is proud to be working with the Ms. Foundation for Women and Share Our Strength.

Diversity

They are committed to ensuring that their workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere.

Expertise

They work with clients across business, politics, and causes to change minds and influence public opinion, build and protect reputations, navigate crises, manage legislative and regulatory landscapes, and win campaigns.

They use a unique combination of communications, research, and advocacy tools:

Research + Insights

• - Survey Research
• - Qualitative Research
• - Predictive Analytics
• - Social Media Analytics
• - Competitive Intelligence
• - Influencer and Stakeholder Mapping

Strategic Communications + Public Affairs

• - Reputation Management
• - Crisis Communications
• - Digital and Social Media Strategy
• - Legislative and Regulatory Strategy
• - Grassroots/Grasstops Campaigns