Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group, often known by its initials GSG or simply as Global, is an American public relations and research firm. Founded in New York City in 1995, GSG has been described in the New York Times as a "a well-known Democratic consulting firm" and a "ubiquitous presence in New York’s circles of power". GSG is noted for having advised former Governors of New York Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, along with other notable New York politicians. Outside of New York, GSG has advised and polled on behalf of a litany of Democratic candidates running for both state and federal office. GSG also provides consultancy services in the private sector. History and organization In 1995, GSG was founded by Jonathan Silvan (CEO), Jefrey Pollock (President), and Jeffrey Plaut (Partner) as a boutique polling firm. From its inception, GSG has conducted market research on behalf of its clientele, which include both political and corporate clients. In 2008, the firm's annual revenues were about $20 million, and it had 50 employees. In addition to its main offices in New York and Washington, D.C., GSG has offices in Chicago, Denver, Seattle; and Hartford, Connecticut. In 2018, Pollock and GSG partner Nick Gourevitch founded the "Navigator Project" in conjunction with other political pollsters. The Navigator Project's stated aim is to "act as a consistent, flexible, responsive tool to inform policy debates". Additionally, GSG produces an annual Report on Business and Politics that assesses the relationship between the private sector and the political world.