A Blend of Expertise
+ Experience
At Blended, we fuse decades of government, political, and policy expertise to deliver sharp, strategic solutions to meet the needs of any organization, initiative, or campaign.
Our Services
Our clients encompass a diverse spectrum, spanning from local entities to national leaders across corporate, institutional and non-profit sectors. Explore Blended’s services and see how we can combine our skills and solutions to meet your needs.
Public Affairs
Leverage our expertise to shape policy, influence opinion, and drive public engagement. We craft tailored strategies to help you navigate the complex intersection of government, media, and the public interest.
Reputation & Identity Mgmt.
Elevate your brand with our proactive reputation management. We build and maintain a positive public image, mitigate risks, and enhance credibility to ensure you shine in a competitive landscape.
Crisis Communications
Turn your crises into opportunities with our expert communicators. We deliver swift, clear and effective strategies to navigate and resolve challenges.
Strategic Advising
Our strategic advisory services are designed to align your goals with actionable plans. We provide insightful analysis and innovative solutions to drive your success.
Legislative Solutions
Harness the power of our public policy expertise to turn your ideas into impactful action. From concept development to methods implementation, we help you navigate the complexities of government and politics.
Business Relations
Amplify your reach with our strategic business advocacy. We represent your interests with passion and precision, helping you build vital connections and drive growth within key industries and beyond.
Equity Advocacy
Our strategic advisory services are designed to align your goals with actionable plans. We provide insightful analysis and innovative solutions to drive your success.
Empowering Research
Whether through qualitative insights or quantitative analysis, we empower your strategies with the intelligence needed for informed decisions and impactful outcomes.
You're in Good Company
Our expertise is trusted by leading organizations spanning the bustling metropolitans of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, over the bay bridge to the sunny shores of Delaware. When you partner with us, you join a coalition of excellence. Discover the industries we serve and see how you are in good company.
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About Our Founder
Alex Hughes has been at the center of every major political fight in Maryland for the last fifteen years. As principal advisor to the Speaker of the House and legislative leadership, Alex’s role encompassed public policy, organizational development, coordination and communication strategies before leaving at the end of 2021 to found Blended Public Affairs.
As a political strategist, policy advisor, administrator and communicator, Alex brings unrivaled professional expertise and experience along with a dynamic personal background to provide the right blend of strategy and operational efforts to any local, state, national, private or public sector fight.