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02/23/2026

BIG NEWS: we are now Bodewell Group!
Effective immediately, Southwest Strategies Group, along with its acquired agencies—Katz & Associates, BergDavis Public Affairs, ColLAborate and Kiterocket—are unified under one vision, one brand and one name: Bodewell Group.

As we sunset the legacy brands, we move forward with the same team, same clients and the same commitment to excellence that has always defined us.

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02/23/2026

BIG NEWS: we are now Bodewell Group!

Effective immediately, Southwest Strategies Group, along with its acquired agencies, including ColLAborate, are unified under one vision, one brand and one name: Bodewell Group.

The rebranded strategic communications firm exists to uncomplicate progress for public and private clients advancing the building blocks of society. This includes a continued focus on critical public affairs work, helping drive policies and initiatives that shape tomorrow.

As we sunset the ColLAborate brand, we move forward with the same team, same depth of insights, and same commitment to excellence that has always defined us—now part of a bigger story.

We are grateful to all our clients, followers, and fans who grew with us over the years. Find us now at bodewellgroup.com.

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Read the press release: bodewellgroup.com/southwest-strategies-group-rebrands-bodewell/

07/01/2025

📣 BIG NEWS! 📣

Southwest Strategies Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Kiterocket, one of the nation’s leading public relations agencies for emerging technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy and sustainability. With offices in Phoenix and Seattle, Kiterocket expands our reach throughout the western United States, greatly increasing our ability to service new markets and offer a more diverse set of services to clients. The acquisition will add two new lines of business - technology and sustainable living - to our existing lineup of focus areas, which include energy, transportation, water and land use. Southwest Strategies Group now has a total of more than 120 employees spread across six offices in California, Arizona and Washington.

We're excited to embark on this next chapter as our company grows and broadens its services and expertise for clients throughout the western United States and beyond!

Read the full announcement: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/01/3108842/0/en/Southwest-Strategies-Group-Acquires-Kiterocket.html

06/19/2025

On this , we honor the resilience, justice, and progress that define the journey toward freedom. We celebrate the hard-won emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and reflect on the legacy, culture, and enduring contributions of Black communities across the nation and around the world. Together, we stand in support of the ongoing pursuit of true equality for all.

03/20/2025

03/04/2025

02/28/2025

Join Collaborate, along with VICA and BizFed for our annual 🍸 Collaborate & Cocktails 🍸 reception in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 11th. As a part of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce ACCESS D.C. event, we’re happy to host our friends for an opening night kick-off reception. If you’re in D.C. please RSVP and attend!

12/18/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Southwest Strategies Group!

We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for being part of our journey!

12/18/2024

Team Night Out 🛏️👑

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🍂