# The Garvey Group, Inc

> The Garvey Group is a founder-led strategic communications consultancy in El Segundo, California. Founded by Marie Garvey in 1994, it works behind the scenes on high-stakes public affairs, crisis and corporate communications, development entitlements, media strategy, executive training and message development for entertainment companies, sports organizations, developers, hospitality groups, universities and public-sector clients.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** El Segundo, United States
- **Founders:** Marie Garvey (Founder, President and Lead Strategist)
- **Team size:** LinkedIn lists 2-10 employees; a supplied Apollo record estimates 50, so the public headcount is uncertain.
- **Products:** Media Training, Issues Assessment, Message Strategy Workshop, Public Affairs and Entitlements, Crisis and Corporate Communications
- **Notable:** Supported communications and outreach for long-range projects associated with NBCUniversal, Disney/ABC Studios, Paramount Pictures and Pepperdine University., The firm says its NBCUniversal and Disney/ABC development outreach helped produce thousands of registered project supporters., Managed major elements of Universal Pictures' worldwide centennial campaign, including international press tours and film retrospectives.

## Products & services

- **Media Training** — Filmed interview practice, coaching and control techniques for executives, filmmakers and actors preparing for media situations.
- **Issues Assessment** — A condensed, collaborative review that distinguishes issues from threats and produces a strategic footprint for response.
- **Message Strategy Workshop** — A process for building a multi-tiered message platform that aligns written and verbal communications around project facts and benefits.
- **Public Affairs and Entitlements** — Communications, coalition building, community relations and public-hearing support for land-use and development approvals.
- **Crisis and Corporate Communications** — Strategic counsel, media response, spokesperson support and message development for high-profile business and litigation matters.
- **Executive Coaching and Presentation Training** — One-to-one and small-group coaching for executive presence, presentations, employee forums and community meetings.
- **Content and Campaign Materials** — Copywriting, speeches, collateral, websites, graphics coordination and media announcements tied to a broader communications strategy.

## Achievements

- Supported communications and outreach for long-range projects associated with NBCUniversal, Disney/ABC Studios, Paramount Pictures and Pepperdine University.
- The firm says its NBCUniversal and Disney/ABC development outreach helped produce thousands of registered project supporters.
- Managed major elements of Universal Pictures' worldwide centennial campaign, including international press tours and film retrospectives.
- Pepperdine University's long-range campus development project received unanimous approval from the County of Los Angeles after a process for which the firm developed written and presentation materials.
- Marie Garvey has trained Fortune 500 C-suite executives, Academy Award-winning performers, filmmakers and four-star generals.
- Marie Garvey served publicly as a spokesperson in major Southern California development and sports matters, including the Beverly Hilton and Los Angeles Angels.

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — Marie Garvey delivered the California Association of Healthcare Admissions Management opening keynote on empowered leadership and the power of saying no.
- **2021-12** — A federal privilege dispute involving the Los Angeles Angels publicly described Marie Garvey as a public-relations consultant retained by outside counsel in connection with a high-profile matter.
- **2019-08** — Marie Garvey spoke for the Angels during public discussion over the timing and transparency of an Anaheim stadium-related agreement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.garvgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-garvey-group-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheGarveyGroup
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thegarveygroup

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