Seven Letter Marks 20 Years in Public Affairs and Communications
Public affairs and communications firm Seven Letter celebrates 20 years of operation in Washington D.C., emphasizing long-term client relationships and expertise.
Washington D.C. – Public affairs and communications firm Seven Letter is marking its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006 as a sole proprietorship, Seven Letter has grown into a national firm with offices in Washington D.C., Boston, New York, and Los Angeles.
The firm attributes its success to the work of experienced professionals, sustained client relationships, and its corporate culture. Currently, 25% of its staff began as interns or fellows, and 50% of employees hold equity in the company. Clients typically engage Seven Letter's services for over five years, and 35% of employees have been with the firm for more than five years.
CEO Erik Smith stated the firm is "just getting started" despite reaching the two-decade milestone. According to Smith, the company has challenged the traditional PR firm structure by investing in expertise and creativity. Seven Letter has expanded its offerings beyond traditional public affairs consulting to include crisis and corporate communications, research, advertising, and creative content production.
Seven Letter has received multiple industry accolades, including six consecutive selections to the PR News Agency Elite and several "Best Place to Work" awards. The firm has also expanded its capabilities through Seven Letter Labs for digital services and Seven Letter Insight for research, creating an expertise-driven platform across various sectors.