Powell Tate was created 20 years ago by two prominent former White House press secretaries -- Democrat Jody Powell and Republican Sheila Tate -- who believed that the best public policy and the most effective counsel requires left- and right-brain thinking. It still feels that way and, today, Powell Tate is one of the most respected agencies in Washington.
A division of Weber Shandwick, Powell Tate is a global network of partners who create and execute communications campaigns of all shapes and sizes for clients ranging from industry giants to local businesses. It has teams available in cities across the country and around the world. It can even visit Powell Tate offices in Beijing. In addition, it offers clients access to the highest-quality research and advocacy advertising through its in-house units, KRC Research and Sawyer Miller Advertising.
When it comes to dealing with the media, communicating with audiences who influence public policy, solving problems and amplifying a message, there's no substitute for real-world experience. Based in Washington, D.C., it staff has worked at the highest levels of government and politics, from the White House to Capitol Hill, political campaigns, advocacy organizations, corporations, media, law firms, state houses and regulatory agencies. It brings not only broad experience, but political diversity to its work.
Powell Tate responded to Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School’s call for help with enhancing its school community through donations of time and supplies. Over the past few years, employees have organized and participated in the following activities to benefit the school:
· Getting the school’s library up and running, by shelving and cataloguing books
· Hosting a holiday gift drive to benefit students and their families
· Making over the garden in the school’s courtyard
Weber Shandwick is a global public relations and communications leader. Across an expansive global network of public relations practitioners, its award-winning communications teams bring to every engagement an unrelenting client focus, a passion for their clients’ businesses, innovative and creative strategies and a commitment to measurable results. Services range from marketing communications, media relations and issues management to crisis communications, and CEO and corporate reputation management. Its specialized, integrated services include interactive and emerging media, advocacy advertising, market research and visual communications.
KRC Research offers a highly intelligent, customized approach to research to support communications efforts. Its research delivers insights about audiences and surfaces the most compelling messages to drive effective branding and positioning. And, its affiliation with some of the world’s leading public relations, advertising and communications agencies enables KRC Research to provide groundbreaking research in all corners of the globe.
Sawyer Miller Advertising is a full-service advertising agency whose focus, experience and success is in building and protecting reputational equity. It creates powerful, emotionally resonant messages in television, radio, newspaper, magazines, outdoor, online and other new media. Sawyer Miller Advertising sees advertising as a critical strategic tool in shaping opinion, particularly as part of an integrated communications plan.
At Powell Tate, it believes in the need to promote and enhance work-life balance. Its Culture Committee increases the enthusiasm of staff work life through social and community activities, improvement of office culture and employee recognition. Its Worklife Wellness program is designed to promote experiences that enhance employee creativity and cultural awareness, as well as health and wellness. This includes monthly reimbursements for health club memberships, theater tickets, museum admission and continuing education classes. Every six months, Powell Tate awards a “Living The Dream” prize to an employee, complete with an after-tax stipend of $1,000 and five extra paid-time-off days to fulfill a dream.
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