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Clyde Group (CLYDE): DC Public Affairs Firm Profile

Clyde Group, now CLYDE, is a Washington, D.C. public affairs and communications agency founded in 2014 by Alex Slater, named a top boutique by PRovoke.

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Feb 10, 2021

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Originally published February 2021. Updated October 14, 2026.

What is Clyde Group?

Clyde Group, now styled CLYDE, is a Washington, D.C. communications and public affairs agency founded in 2014 by Alex Slater. It calls itself an impact agency and advises corporations, nonprofits, advocacy groups and startups on brand, reputation and issues work.

Who founded and leads Clyde Group?

Slater was the first employee of the Glover Park Group and left a decade later as managing director of public affairs, then grew a public affairs practice at SKDKnickerbocker from 2011 before founding Clyde Group in 2014, according to his PRSA biography. He was named to PRWeek's 40 Under 40 in 2016 and holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School and the University of Cambridge. These are his published credentials.

What does Clyde Group do?

The firm's job postings describe earned, owned and paid media programs, creative solutions and public affairs, and DesignRush lists brand and issues advocacy, economic development, education, financial services, healthcare, real estate and technology. EPR's public affairs, corporate communications and crisis PR sections cover its disciplines.

Which clients has Clyde Group worked with?

DesignRush's portfolio shows Rover.com, Gilead, Protect Democracy and the Yes on 22 ballot campaign. Slater's own biography also mentions earlier public affairs work for the entertainment software industry and companies such as Ford, but that predates Clyde.

What recognition has Clyde Group received?

The firm's job postings say PRovoke named it America's best boutique agency in 2021 and 2022. An earlier EPR profile said it also won Bulldog awards for best small agency and best new agency and was a repeat PRWeek boutique finalist, which are the firm's claims.

How does Clyde Group compare with other public affairs firms?

CLYDE is a boutique-plus Washington firm, so compare it with BerlinRosen, APCO Worldwide and Global Situation Room.

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Clyde Group (CLYDE): DC Public Affairs Firm Profile FAQ

Who founded Clyde Group?

Alex Slater founded Clyde Group in Washington, D.C., in 2014.

What does Clyde Group specialize in?

It specializes in public affairs and communications for corporations, nonprofits and advocacy groups.

Where is Clyde Group based?

It is based in Washington, D.C. Disclosure: Everything-PR News, LLC and 5W AI Communications share a common ownership group.

Editorial assessment by Everything-PR, based on public record and archive coverage. No firm-supplied marketing copy, no paid placement.

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