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Communications Strategy Group (CSG): Denver PR Firm Profile

Communications Strategy Group is a Denver strategic communications and marketing agency founded by Steven Shapiro, known for content-driven campaigns.

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Aug 27, 2020

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Communications Strategy Group (CSG) is an independent Denver strategic communications and marketing agency founded by Steven Shapiro, who is founder and creative director. It evolved from a Denver PR agency into a firm offering PR, content and digital marketing, and says its work is driven by content experiences designed to change behavior.

Originally published August 2020. Updated October 17, 2026.

Who founded and leads Communications Strategy Group?

Shapiro is founder, and the firm's team page lists him as founder and creative director, with a leadership team that includes a chief strategy officer, chief innovation officer, chief marketing officer and chief financial officer. A Clutch reviewer described him as the primary contact.

What does Communications Strategy Group do?

The firm says it began during what it calls the uPRising, when it shifted from traditional PR to a publishing and relationships model, and later added behavior design to its content approach. DesignRush lists PR, financial services PR, content marketing, digital marketing, advertising, corporate communications, social media management and website development. EPR's financial services PR and technology PR sections cover its sectors.

Which clients has Communications Strategy Group worked with?

The firm's own Denver page names The Fort Restaurant, Metro Denver EDC and the Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams furniture store, and DesignRush shows CorePower Yoga, Boom and Proximity Learning. A Clutch listing describes work for an aircraft manufacturer.

What recognition has Communications Strategy Group received?

The firm says Fortune ranked it among the top 10 best workplaces in advertising and marketing in 2016, based on questions asked of more than 4,000 employees. It also cites 2020s listings from findbestseo.com and Digital.com, which are directory rankings.

How does Communications Strategy Group compare with other regional firms?

CSG is a Denver independent that combines PR and content marketing, so compare it with Matter Communications, Walker Sands and the firms in EPR's PR agency profiles directory.

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Communications Strategy Group (CSG): Denver PR Firm Profile FAQ

Who founded Communications Strategy Group?

Steven Shapiro founded Communications Strategy Group in Denver.

Where is Communications Strategy Group based?

It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

What does Communications Strategy Group specialize in?

It specializes in content-driven strategic communications and marketing.

Is Communications Strategy Group independent?

Yes. It is a founder-led independent agency.

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

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