ABOUT

Matters of State Strategies was founded in 2021 by Ted Anderson and Matt Grodsky. Our award-winning team, which has over 20 individuals, uses proven best practices to organize, communicate, and deliver messaging plans so that our clients are successful. We are a leading public relations firm specializing in strategic communications, government affairs, and political campaign management.

 

Matters of State Strategies caught fire in 2022 with the election of Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. As the political branch of Anderson Advertising, the firm boasts over 20 staff members and agency affiliates. In 2023, Matters of State swept at The Arizona Capitol Times Awards, winning Best Public Relations Firm, Best PR Person: Matt Grodsky, Best Campaign Manager: Jeanne Lunn, and Best Overall Campaign: Fontes for AZ. The firm also garnered Reed, and AAPC Pollie awards, and was a Best New Firm by Campaigns & Elections finalist.