Clarke Consulting Group, LLC
We are a strategic communication consulting firm helping leaders and organizations sharpen their messaging, protect their reputation, and drive results.
OUR STORY
The Evolution of Strategic Influence
Holding advanced degrees in Communication and Business, along with AI for Business certification from the University of Pennsylvania, Philip integrates data-informed insight with narrative intelligence. Through Clarke Advisory and its broader media and experiential platform, his work centers on one principle: influence is sustained when strategy is architected, embodied, and executed with discipline.
Today, Clarke Advisory, Phil’s Place Podcast, and Clarke Travel all ladder back to our core mission: providing leaders and organizations with the clarity and structural messaging depth required to scale their influence. We ensure that strategy, story, and experience align to protect reputation and drive results.
We refine corporate narratives to ensure clarity, authority, and alignment with long-term strategic objectives for high-stakes leadership environments.
Thought Leadership & Media Strategy
Podcast strategy, executive personal branding, LinkedIn authority building, media positioning, and speaker development to establish clear and credible thought leadership.
Our Expertise
We help leaders and organizations navigate high-stakes environments through a disciplined approach to strategic communication and messaging.
AI-Enhanced Communications & Marketing
AI-powered marketing systems that streamline campaigns and execution, combined with prompt engineering and automation for high-value workflows and analytics-driven storytelling that transforms data into insight and impact.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy
Social media strategy, digital brand development, content distribution, and analytics dashboards designed to expand reach, strengthen brand presence, and measure performance.
Our Collaborative Approach
Senior-Level Expertise
At Clarke Consulting Group, engagement is defined by senior-level partnership. We operate as a collaborative team of seasoned professionals, ensuring our clients work directly with experienced consultants who bring thirty years of strategic communication insight to every high-stakes challenge. By eliminating the reliance on junior staff, we provide the methodical, direct leadership necessary to protect your reputation and sharpen your organizational messaging.
Team Bios: Philip Clarke (jump to Philip’s bio), Brandon Clarke (jump to Brandon’s bio).
Founder & President, Clarke Consulting Group, LLC
Philip Clarke
Philip Clarke is the Founder and President of Clarke Consulting Group, LLC, a strategic advisory firm specializing in strategic communications, marketing strategy, AI-enabled business insights, and experiential brand development. With more than two decades of leadership experience across higher education, consulting, media, and business development, Clarke helps organizations clarify their narrative, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and translate strategy into measurable results.
Prior to launching Clarke Consulting Group, Clarke spent 16 years at Duquesne University, where he served as Director of Student Services for the School of Science and Engineering and as an adjunct professor. During his tenure, he led initiatives that increased freshman enrollment by more than 100 percent, developed study abroad programs, secured grant funding, and built high-impact student research opportunities.
Clarke’s professional background also includes leadership roles in university admissions, business consulting, and sports media, where he developed a reputation for combining data-driven strategy with compelling storytelling. He holds an MBA from Point Park University and a Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Philosophy of Communication from Duquesne University, along with AI for Business certification from the University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to his consulting work, Clarke is the creator and host of Phil’s Place, a media platform exploring sports, culture, travel, and the philosophy of place. He is also the founder of Clarke Travel, which designs curated travel experiences and destination storytelling initiatives.
Through Clarke Consulting Group, Clarke advises businesses, institutions, and entrepreneurs on how to align strategy, narrative, and experience to build stronger brands and more resilient organizations.
Contact
Philip Clarke
Founder and President
Clarke Consulting Group, LLC
Email: philip@clarkeconsultinggroup.biz
Phone: (412) 491-4993
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Clarke Consulting Group, LLC
Brandon Clarke
Brandon Clarke serves as Managing Director of Clarke Consulting Group, LLC, where he plays a key role in the firm’s operations, digital presence, and client engagement initiatives. As part of the leadership team, Brandon helps guide the company’s strategic growth while supporting projects in strategic communications, marketing, and business development.
Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Duquesne University, with a major in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Marketing. His background combines analytical business training with practical experience in operations, logistics, and customer-facing leadership roles.
Before joining Clarke Consulting Group full-time, Brandon gained professional experience in retail leadership, warehouse operations, and supply chain logistics, including work in freight forwarding and global compliance environments. These experiences developed his skills in operational efficiency, project coordination, and data-driven decision making.
In addition to his operational background, Brandon brings a strong interest in digital media, social media strategy, and content development, supporting the firm’s outreach and brand engagement efforts. His ability to combine analytical thinking with modern communication tools helps Clarke Consulting Group connect with clients and audiences across multiple platforms.
Brandon currently resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, where he works closely with the firm’s founder and president to expand Clarke Consulting Group’s advisory and communications services.
Email: brandon@clarkeconsultinggroup.biz
Phone: (412) 888-6997
Why Choose Us
Depth of Experience
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With over 30 years of strategic advisory, we bring a level of methodical precision and authority that is rare in the communication consulting space.
Customized Strategies
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We discard boilerplate solutions in favor of tailored messaging frameworks designed specifically for your organization’s unique culture and objectives.
Actionable Communication Plans
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Our focus is on bridging the gap between high-level strategy and tangible, bottom-line results through clear and disciplined communication roadmaps.
Calm, Methodical Approach
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We maintain a calm and methodical presence in high-stakes environments, protecting institutional reputations through rapid-response frameworks and stakeholder management.