# Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications

> Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications, better known as RH Strategic, is an independent Seattle- and Washington, D.C.-based communications agency for organizations operating where innovation meets regulation, public trust and complex buying decisions. Founded by John Raffetto and David Herman in 2008, it combines strategy, public relations, public affairs, content, creative, digital campaigns and analytics, with particular depth in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, public sector, higher education and sustainability.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Seattle, United States
- **Founders:** John Raffetto (Co-founder and CEO), David Herman (Co-founder and President)
- **Products:** Strategy & Insights, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Content & Creative, Digital & Analytics
- **Notable:** Named Gold Public Relations Agency of the Year at the 2026 American Business Awards., Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for investment in professional development, mentorship and wellness support., Included in PRovoke Media's 2025 list of leading U.S. agencies.

## Products & services

- **Strategy & Insights** — Audience and stakeholder intelligence, narrative strategy, executive advisory, market and policy analysis, measurement and communications frameworks.
- **Public Relations** — Media relations, brand positioning, executive thought leadership, launches, research campaigns, reputation and newsroom support.
- **Public Affairs** — Policy and regulatory communications, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, advocacy campaigns and D.C. influencer engagement.
- **Content & Creative** — Narratives, visual content, websites, video, reports, campaign creative and owned-media programs.
- **Digital & Analytics** — Audience targeting, paid and organic digital campaigns, social listening, performance management and AEO/GEO/SEO programs.

## Achievements

- Named Gold Public Relations Agency of the Year at the 2026 American Business Awards.
- Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for investment in professional development, mentorship and wellness support.
- Included in PRovoke Media's 2025 list of leading U.S. agencies.
- Ranked No. 3,390 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 and No. 4,835 on the 2022 list.
- Won Bulldog Awards for public-affairs and breaking-news campaigns in 2016, 2017 and 2022.
- A featured medical-device launch case study reports 860 media placements over two years and seven product awards.
- A featured health-tech campaign reports a 78% increase in website traffic and more RFPs in one month than in the previous year.
- An ArmorCode campaign reports 136 pieces of coverage, 77% year-over-year coverage growth and 12 award wins or finalist selections.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — The seventh annual RHockstar Awards drew nearly 100 peer nominations and recognized work in storytelling, creative design, project leadership, relationships, consulting, mentorship and practical AI adoption.
- **2026-06** — Inc. named RH Strategic to its 2026 Best Workplaces list.
- **2026-06** — RH Strategic won Gold for Public Relations Agency of the Year at the 24th American Business Awards.
- **2026-04** — PRovoke Media included RH Strategic in its 2026 list of 100 Best Agencies in the United States, according to the company and Worldcom.
- **2025-07** — The firm added Pheniece Jones as principal consultant and Christiaan Brown as senior vice president.

## Links

- Website: https://rhstrategic.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raffetto-herman-strategic-communications/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/rhstrategic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rh_strategic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaffettoHermanStrategicCommunications/

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Last updated: 2026-09-21