UpShift Strategies
UpShift Strategies is a media and communications firm based in Washington, DC, that helps progressive organizations and issues stand out through strategic communications, digital campaigns, and media relations.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
UpShift Strategies is a media and communications firm based in Washington, DC, United States. The firm develops compelling messaging and combines traditional and digital marketing, online organizing, training, and earned media to ensure progressive organizations and issues stand out. The team has more than 30 years of experience in communications, organizing, digital, policy, and politics, and has worked with nonprofits, foundations, campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Obama Administration.
History
UpShift Strategies is a media and communications firm based in Washington, DC. The firm states that its team has more than 30 years of experience in communications, organizing, digital, policy, and politics. The team includes Doug Gordon as Co-CEO, who previously worked at FitzGibbon Media and Fenton Communications, and Courtney Hytower as Senior Advisor.
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