Hager Sharp

01/22/2026

A new chapter begins today…

We are so excited to announce James Elias as Hager Sharp's Chief Executive Officer 🎉

“It is truly an honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding this special company that has occupied such an important place in the history of public relations and business in Washington, D.C. since Susan Hager founded the firm in 1973,” Elias said. “It’s also an honor to work each day with an incredibly talented and dedicated team. As CEO, my focus is on sharpening the firm’s strategic direction, continued development of our core strengths, and creating greater value for clients by communicating with clarity, purpose, and impact. We are building on the engine that has propelled this company for the last 50 years, and I will work tirelessly to ensure the company’s brightest days are ahead of us.”

Please join us in congratulating James on his new role and read more about his vision and leadership in the link below.

11/28/2024

Did you know over 47 million people in the U.S. face hunger today? This Thanksgiving, Hager Sharp is proudly supporting the End Hunger Network’s "Greatest Day on Social Media" movement to raise awareness about hunger in the USA. Want to make an impact?

➡️ Donate or volunteer at your local food bank: https://www.feedingamerica.org/. Together, we can build a future where no one goes hungry.

Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.

03/27/2024

Members of Hager Sharp's Community Impact Team spent Tuesday afternoon with Capital Area Food Bank. Our team delivered a donation on behalf of our firm, and together, they helped package 130 boxes that will feed 430 seniors in the DMV! While there, we spotted our past branding and design work for their mobile grocery truck, Curbside Groceries.

03/20/2024

Megan Mills, Senior Account Supervisor in our Health Practice, shares how dinnertime can teach us valuable lessons for planning effective nutrition communications campaigns. Read more here:

Our March edition covers PR agencies representing clients in the food and beverage sector with a focus on inflation-driven changes to consumer behavior, sustainability messaging to Gen Z and the growing sober-curious movement. Don’t forget to check out our rankings of the top agencies specializing...

02/16/2024

Check out our Sharp Round-up for what's new in the Health, Education, Labor, and Economy sectors:

Changes to policy, scientific discovery, and expert recommendations and opinions all have the power to rapidly influence the landscape of a sector. Whether you’re a leader at a non-profit, a member of a university’s marketing department, or a stakeholder for a public health agency, being informe...

02/09/2024

Head into the weekend with a recap of this week's news. Check out our Sharp Round-up for what's new in the Health, Education, Labor, and Economy sectors:

Changes to policy, scientific discovery, and expert recommendations and opinions all have the power to rapidly influence the landscape of a sector. Whether you’re a leader at a non-profit, a member of a university’s marketing department, or a stakeholder for a public health agency, being informe...

01/24/2024

We are seeking an Associate Digital Director to join and grow with our Creative/Digital team! Learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3drVpm6

Is the next thing in digital strategy what drives you? Do you enjoy wading into data to make strategic digital recommendations? Know the difference between character counts for paid Facebook ads vs organic Facebook posts? Have experience supporting website development projects? Appreciate teaming up with content writers and art directors to develop creative digital ideas? Like leading and mentoring accomplished staff? If so and you’re looking for an agency where making a difference is in the DNA, come to Hager Sharp!

01/19/2024

Hager Sharp had a big year in 2023, and so did our team members. Join us in congratulating these hardworking Hager Sharpers on their recent promotions. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!

01/12/2024

Head into the long weekend with a recap of this week's news. Check out our Sharp Round-up for what's new in the Health, Education, Labor, and Economy sectors:

Changes to policy, scientific discovery, and expert recommendations and opinions all have the power to rapidly influence the landscape of a sector. Whether you’re a leader at a non-profit, a member of a university’s marketing department, or a stakeholder for a public health agency, being informe...

12/29/2023

Last Friday of 2023! Check out our Sharp Round-up for what's new in the Health, Education, Labor, and Economy sectors:

Changes to policy, scientific discovery, and expert recommendations and opinions all have the power to rapidly influence the landscape of a sector. Whether you’re a leader at a non-profit, a member of a university’s marketing department, or a stakeholder for a public health agency, being informe...

12/27/2023

Our holiday party a few weeks ago was a huge success. We celebrated in our new office space, enjoyed delicious eats from Saint Germain Catering, and had lots of fun and laughter together. We wish you and your family good cheer and happy holidays!

12/19/2023

At Hager Sharp, volunteering and giving back to our community is a core feature of our company culture. We wrapped up 2023 with an act of service and collected 20 winter coats in a variety of sizes to donate to Martha's Table