The Agency - Marathon Strategies

Why Marathon Exists

When organizations make communications decisions based on instinct, they don’t just miss the mark – they expose themselves to operational risk, reputational damage, and lost opportunity.  

Marathon was built to close that gap.  

Who We Are 

Strategic Communications Powered by Intelligence

Marathon Strategies is an award-winning strategic communications and research firm that helps organizations solve high-stakes communications challenges and achieve meaningful results. Founded in 2008, Marathon’s multidisciplinary team combines investigative rigor with integrated communications strategy to give leaders an information advantage.


Advisors to Global Brands and Leading Organizations 

Marathon partners with public and private companies, industry groups, nonprofits, NGOs, and thought leaders – from early-stage ventures to Fortune 100 enterprises. 


Experts in Full-Service Communications Strategy and Execution 

Marathon’s multidisciplinary team brings decades of experience across journalism, politics, media, research, advertising, and creative consulting to solve complex communications challenges. 


Leaders With a Proven Record of Results 

With hundreds of industry awards, Marathon has a proven track record of creating campaigns that move the needle and influence outcomes. 

How We Work

Marathon Strategies gives leaders the information advantage they need to communicate with confidence and achieve their goals. Through our four-pillar approach, we help organizations win.

Select Partners

Marathon works with organizational leaders responsible for reputation, visibility, and influence in complex, high-stakes environments.

Our Integrated Solutions

Marathon designs insights-driven strategic communications programs that strengthen reputations, support business objectives, and influence outcomes.

Our Experts

Marathon’s team of more than 70 communications professionals brings together expertise from journalism, government, law, research, digital strategy, and design. That diversity of experience enables us to meet the unique objectives and challenges of a diverse portfolio of clients.

Our Offices

New York City

6 Grand Central at 666 Third Ave
Suite 1703
New York, NY 10017
212.960.8120

Washington, DC

1015 15th Street NW
Suite 325
Washington, DC 20005
202.499.6482

Albany

150 State Street
Fourth Floor
Albany, NY 12207
212.960.8120

Agency News

Announcements and milestones from Marathon Strategies.

Marathon Strategies Named One of PRovoke Media’s 20 Best Agencies in North America

On May 5, PRovoke Media named Marathon Strategies one of 20 Agencies of the Year in North America — building on our…

Marathon Named to PRovoke Media’s 100 Best Agencies in the U.S.

Marathon is proud to share that we have been named one of the Best 100 Agencies in the United States for 2026…

Marathon Named a SABRE Awards Finalist for Corporate Media Relations Campaign

Marathon is proud to announce that our work with Farther, the modern wealth management platform, has been named a finalist…

Marathon Wins Best Public Affairs Campaign of the Year at 2026 Reed Awards

Marathon is proud to announce that our work with the Alliance for Competitive Taxation (ACT) has been named Best Public…

Marathon Named A PR Daily Top Agency of 2025

Marathon is proud to announce that we have been named to PR Daily’s 2025 Top Agencies List – for the…

Marathon Earns A Top Campaign of the Year Nomination at 2025 PRWeek Awards

Marathon is proud to announce that our work with the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) – Alaska’s largest Alaska Native…

Marathon Strategies Named Finalist for PRNEWS Platinum Agency of the Year

Proud moment for Team Marathon: we have been named a finalist in three categories at the 2025 PRNEWS Platinum Awards,…

Marathon Wins 9 Telly Awards for Video Excellence

Marathon is proud to share that we’ve been recognized with nine 2025 Telly Awards for our original video work —…

Talk To Our Team 

Whether you’re looking to raise your profile, advance a public affairs effort, or navigate a reputational challenge, Marathon helps organizations communicate with greater clarity and confidence.

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