Powell Tate
Powell Tate, based in Washington, D.C., is the premiere public affairs unit of The Weber Shandwick Collective, specializing in healthcare, sustainability, energy, and technology sectors.
Company Overview
Powell Tate specializes in sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, energy, and technology. As the premier public affairs unit of The Weber Shandwick Collective, Powell Tate is based in Washington, D.C. With over 30 years of experience, the company partners with global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits, foundations, coalitions, national trade associations, and government agencies to deliver creative campaigns.
Founders
Powell Tate was founded by two former White House press secretaries, Jody Powell and Sheila Tate. Their combined experience in high-level government communications helped shape the firm into a leader in public affairs.
Services
Powell Tate offers services in reputation management, issue advocacy, digital strategy, and engagement campaigns. They employ advanced modeling and statistical techniques for data and analytics, and their in-house Paid Media team is based in Washington, DC. The firm also conducts crisis simulation exercises, leveraging their crisis communications expertise.
Sustainability and Social Impact
Powell Tate is committed to green initiatives and is an ISO 14001 certified agency. Their social impact and sustainability specialists assist clients with climate policy, sustainability, ESG, DE&I, social justice, global development, and health issues. They also provide counsel on geopolitical strategy, government procurement, and funding.
Sector-Specific Expertise
In the healthcare sector, Powell Tate works on biomedical research and patient engagement through stakeholder partnerships. Their technology experience spans telecom, mobility, 3D printing, cloud computing, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and clean tech. They also have extensive experience in defense-industry communications and financial services communications, focusing on legislative and regulatory battles.