Sword Fern Digital
Sword Fern Digital is a public relations agency based in Vancouver (founded 2021).
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About Sword Fern Digital
Sword Fern Digital is a Vancouver-based public relations and communications agency that brings a specialist focus to progressive political and advocacy work. Founded in 2021, the agency operates at the intersection of digital strategy, public policy, and grassroots organizing. Rather than offering a broad suite of generic PR services, Sword Fern Digital has carved out a niche in supporting campaigns, nonprofits, and movement organizations—particularly those working toward green and progressive change. The agency is co-owned by Alex McGowan and Barrett Bryan-Soron, who bring direct experience running political campaigns at multiple levels of government across Canada.
Political and Advocacy Campaign Expertise
The core of Sword Fern Digital’s offering lies in its deep understanding of political strategy and campaign operations. The team has worked on elections at every level of government, from municipal races to federal campaigns, and applies that same tactical rigor to advocacy and nonprofit work. This background shapes how the agency approaches communications: it prioritizes message discipline, audience targeting, and measurable outcomes over brand fluff. Sword Fern Digital’s experience with political campaigns means it is comfortable working under tight deadlines, managing rapid response communications, and navigating the complexities of government relations. For clients in the public policy space—whether they are trade associations, issue-based coalitions, or elected officials—this is a distinct advantage.
Digital Operations and Infrastructure
A significant portion of Sword Fern Digital’s work revolves around building and maintaining the digital infrastructure that modern campaigns and organizations rely on. The agency is proficient with tools like NationBuilder, Mailchimp, Airtable, and Squarespace, and it specializes in automation workflows that streamline fundraising, email communications, and supporter management. This technical capability is paired with strategic consulting: Sword Fern Digital assesses an organization’s existing digital operations and recommends improvements to data systems, social media management, and content workflows. For nonprofits and advocacy groups that may lack in-house technical expertise, the agency provides a turnkey solution for managing digital tools and democratic data systems. The focus is on open platform tools and movement technology that can be adapted as an organization grows.
Services and Specialties
Based on its described focus areas and tool expertise, Sword Fern Digital offers a range of services tailored to political and advocacy clients:
- Public relations and media relations strategy
- Government relations and public policy communications
- Digital operations consulting and workflow automation
- Fundraising strategy and campaign management (using tools like NationBuilder and Mailchimp)
- Social media management and content creation
- Branding and graphic design for campaigns and nonprofits
- Nonprofit operations support and organizational assessment
- Newsletter production and audience engagement
- Advocacy campaign planning and execution
- Movement technology and community ownership models
These services are offered as standalone projects or as part of a retainer for ongoing support. Sword Fern Digital can act as a fractional digital director for smaller organizations or provide targeted consulting for specific challenges, such as improving donor retention or launching a new advocacy initiative.
Who Sword Fern Digital Works Best With
Sword Fern Digital is best suited for organizations and individuals who are committed to progressive values and need hands-on digital support without hiring a full-time team. This includes small to medium-sized nonprofits, political candidates and campaigns at the local or provincial level, advocacy coalitions, and community-led movements. The agency is particularly valuable for clients who are new to digital operations or who have outgrown basic tools but lack the budget for a large agency. Because Sword Fern Digital is owned and operated by experienced campaigners, it also appeals to political operatives and labor unions looking for a partner who understands the unique pressures of electoral and legislative work. For any organization in Vancouver—or across Canada—seeking to make green and progressive change, Sword Fern Digital offers a focused, practical approach to communications and digital strategy.
Key facts
- Team size: 1-10 employees
- Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Address: Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- SIC codes: 7375
Keywords & focus
Topics and areas Sword Fern Digital works with.
- public policy
- nationbuilder
- mailchimp
- fundraising
- political campaigns
- digital operations
- political strategy
- airtable
- media relations
- government relations
- branding
- squarespace
- nonprofit operations
- newsletters
- advocacy campaigns
- public relations & communications services
- strategy consulting
- social media management
- open platform tools
- digital infrastructure
- nonprofit organization management
- movement support
- graphic design
- democratic data systems
- movement technology
- digital marketing
- information technology and services
- automation workflows
- community ownership
- workflow automation
- +28 more
Technologies
Cloudflare DNS, Gmail, Google Apps, CloudFlare Hosting, Mobile Friendly, Render, Reviews, QuickBooks, AI, Remote, Airtable, Make, Intuit, Tailscale, Canva
Industries served by Sword Fern Digital
Sword Fern Digital works with clients across 1 sectors. Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, they can support your PR and communications goals.
- public relations & communications
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Frequently asked questions about Sword Fern Digital
Common questions and answers about Sword Fern Digital, their services, location, and how to work with them.
- Where is Sword Fern Digital located?
- Sword Fern Digital is headquartered in Vancouver.
- What services does Sword Fern Digital offer?
- Sword Fern Digital offers media relations, communications strategy, and public relations. They help brands with public relations, media outreach, and strategic communications.
- What industries does Sword Fern Digital serve?
- Sword Fern Digital serves clients in public relations & communications. They work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across these sectors.
- Is Sword Fern Digital a verified PR agency?
- Sword Fern Digital is listed on Online PR. Verification status is shown on their profile.
- How can I contact Sword Fern Digital?
- You can visit their website at http://www.swordfern.digital
- How many reviews does Sword Fern Digital have?
- Sword Fern Digital has 0 client reviews with an average rating of 0.0 out of 5.
- When was Sword Fern Digital founded?
- Sword Fern Digital was founded in 2021.
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