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ABOUT SMG
Founded in 2002, SMG is a nationally recognized Public Affairs firm that has been instrumental in working with and electing presidents, members of congress, governors, and state and local government officials in over 40 states.
We are a firm of highly skilled professionals dedicated to our client’s success and offer a full-service approach that combines government affairs, management, polling, and digital media. Our work in understanding the new electorate continues to defy conventional wisdom by showing a path to re-engagement of voters nationwide.
Meet The CEO
The Mind Behind SMG
"Lionel is a dedicated leader with over 35 years of experience in government and community service. As Outreach Director for the United States Senate office, he built bridges between the community and government. He increased minority voter turnout in 40 states as Regional and State Director for the NAACP National Voter Fund under the direction of the Honorable Julian Bond. As Legislative Director for State Senator Ronald L. Rice, he drafted 178 bills signed into law, including initiatives for urban infrastructure and voter protection. Lionel has also led organizations as a director of the NJ Legislative Black Caucus and member of the Board of Directors of USA Track & Field, advocating for justice and opportunity.
WHO WE ARE
SMG operates as a boutique public affairs firm specializing in strategies for targeting and constructing alliances with specific audiences that include politically and culturally diverse and emerging markets. In today’s swiftly evolving environments, we offer our clients continuous consultation using a more agile hands-on service model that enables the SMG team to assist our clients in forging new pathways through difficult terrain in the political, policy, opinion, and market research arenas