Washington counsel, without the Washington overhead.

Blackthorne Strategies helps companies, associations, and advocacy organizations navigate Washington with clarity and credibility — either by crafting plans from the ground up or by working as an extension of your team.

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Why Blackthorne

A Partner, Not a Vendor

We work as a trusted extension of your team - fully invested in your priorities, not billing by the memo.

Conservative Roots, Bipartisan Reach

Brian built his career inside the House Republican Conference. Blackthorne brings that conservative judgment to bipartisan work.

Smart Advocacy, Lean Execution

Focusing on the right decision-makers rather than the most, ensuring your message lands where it matters.

Integrated by Design

Policy, messaging, and stakeholder strategy under one roof - without the price tag of a big firm.

What We Do

Public affairs and strategic communications are easier said than done — especially where one misstep can cost months of momentum. Blackthorne brings nearly two decades of experience across Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and private-sector reputation management to clients who need senior counsel without big-firm overhead.

We're small by design. That's the point.

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Media Relations

Media Training

Strategic Communications Planning

Political Guidance

Message Development

Issues Management

Crisis Communications

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