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ABOUT
Matters of State Strategies was founded in 2021 by Ted Anderson and Matt Grodsky. Our award-winning team of 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 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. It has been recognized with significant wins at the American Association of Political Consultants Pollie Awards, the Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards, and The Arizona Capitol Times Awards winning Best Public Relations Firm, Best PR Person, Best Campaign Manager, and Best Overall Campaign.
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LEADERSHIP
TED ANDERSON
PRESIDENT
With 30+ years of experience, Ted excels at assessing communication challenges, devising a custom paid media solution for it, and putting the perfect plan in place. Ted has been recognized as Ad Person of the Year and has led paid media campaigns nationwide.
Ted has played a key role in some of Arizona’s most consequential legislative and statewide races in the past decade. He has worked with some of Arizona’s most recognized brands, including Harkins Theaters, Huss Brewing, The Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and more.
MATT GRODSKY
VICE PRESIDENT
Matt consults for political campaigns across the country and is a frequent media contributor on political affairs. He is an award-winning communications professional who served as the director of communications for the Arizona Democratic Party from 2019 to 2021.
Matt has managed marketing and communications for dozens of public and private sector clients. He is an Arizona Democratic Party state committee member and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and he has been recognized as a Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree and Best PR Person by the Arizona Capitol Times.
SARA CODY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Sara Cody leads the entire creative team, developing concepts and creating/overseeing comprehensive campaigns for all clients while managing and mentoring the creative team.
Throughout her career, Sara has established brand and creative strategy positioning for national and local clients, executed seasonal, promotional, and integrated campaigns, orchestrated rebranding initiatives, and more. Her work has won awards at the American Association of Political Consultants.