‘We share a core belief that relationships matter, culture matters, and reputation is earned over decades, not transactions.’
The Advocacy Partners is joining forces with PPHC, a publicly traded international strategic communications platform.
The Advocacy Partners will continue operating under its existing name, with the same leadership team and staff. The firm said clients will continue working with the same Florida-based professionals while gaining access to PPHC’s broader capabilities in federal government relations, strategic communications, digital advocacy, research and analytics, as well as expertise in major markets including Texas and California.
“This merger is not about changing who we are,” co-founder Slater Bayliss said. “It is, very purposefully, about expanding what we can do for the clients and colleagues who have placed their trust in us over the past quarter century.”
Founded more than 25 years ago, The Advocacy Partners represents corporations, trade associations, healthcare organizations, technology companies, nonprofits and public-sector entities before the Florida Legislature, Governor’s Office, Cabinet and state agencies. The firm said it has built its reputation on long-term client relationships and intends to preserve that culture under the new ownership structure.
Co-founder Stephen Shiver said previous merger discussions with other organizations never came together because of cultural differences but described PPHC as a natural fit.
“We share a core belief that relationships matter, culture matters, and reputation is earned over decades, not transactions,” Shiver said. “We are joining an organization that appreciates the foundation that has made TAP successful and wants to build on it.”