Strategic Communications

Strategic Communications

SMI’s strategic communications practice helps clients navigate the complex landscape of Washington media and other thought leaders who shape policy priorities. Led by Bryan Bender, a veteran journalist, and public relations specialist with deep networks in the defense, space, and tech sectors, SMI crafts tailored outreach strategies to ensure clients’ messages reach decision-makers in Congress and federal agencies.

Our services include targeted press coverage, exclusive gatherings, newsmaker events, and state-of-the-art digital tools to maximize our client advocacy. We also offer speechwriting services and media training to help executives clearly and effectively articulate their messages at think tank discussions, industry conferences, in-press interviews, and crisis communications advice to help manage and counter negative narratives.

We aim to position clients in the Washington “ideas industry” as preferred solutions in their fields by building and maintaining support among the most influential audiences in and out of government.