About us

Social good is our DNA

Our clients are change-makers across sectors working for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Together, we shift mindsets, spark action, and create real impact.

About us

Purpose-driven. Always.

We’re not just another agency with a social impact division. Everything we do is social impact. We’ve teamed up with trailblazers tackling society’s toughest challenges head-on, and we’re certainly not slowing down now.

As a full-service firm, every challenge is met with a strategic, 360° approach–rooted in deep expertise, lived experience, and a relentless commitment to positive change.

about-us

About us

Best in Nonprofit
pr week awards 2022
America’s Most 
Loved Workplace
newsweek 2024
One of the Best PR Firms in America
observer 2022

Our history

40+ years of social change

As an award-winning firm with about 100 strategists across the United States, we lead the way in diverse representation and leadership bringing bold, meaningful campaigns to life.

Founded in 1982 by David Fenton, we are an independent agency led by CEO Valarie De La Garza and operate under the sole proprietorship of James Marcus. From powerful advertising and strategic communications to game-changing digital and creative, we power brands and organizations making real impact.

1982 Fenton was founded as the first national communications firm exclusively dedicated to progressive social change.
1990 Worked to pass sanctions against South Africa and oversaw Nelson Mandela's first US press tour.
2000 Built momentum with partners to reform healthcare, resulting in victories such as The Affordable Care Act.
2010 Partnered with New Consensus and Justice Democrats to put the Green New Deal on the map.
Today Through our work with the United for Democracy coalition and others, we are combating the assault on democracy.
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