Updated June 2026. The Bradford Group is a Nashville-based PR, content marketing, and social media firm founded in 2000 by Jeff Bradford. The firm merged with Dalton Agency in April 2020 to create Nashville's 4th largest PR and advertising agency by revenue. The Nashville office continues to operate under The Bradford Group brand within the combined network.
| Founded | 2000 by Jeff Bradford in Nashville |
| Headquarters | 150 Second Avenue North, Suite 305, Nashville, TN |
| President & CEO | Jeff Bradford (Nashville Business Journal Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame) |
| Senior Vice President | Gina Gallup |
| Parent (post-merger) | Dalton Agency (merger completed April 7, 2020) |
| Combined Footprint | 90+ professionals across Nashville, Jacksonville, Atlanta |
| Market Position | Nashville's 4th largest PR & advertising agency by revenue |
| Industries Served | Commercial real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, technology, professional services |
| Website | bradfordgrp.com |
Overview
The Bradford Group is a Nashville-based public relations, content marketing, and social media agency founded in 2000 by Jeff Bradford. The firm specializes in PR for U.S. businesses in commercial real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services. In April 2020, The Bradford Group merged with Florida-based Dalton Agency to create Nashville's fourth-largest PR and advertising firm by revenue. The Nashville office continues to operate under The Bradford Group brand within the combined network.
History and Ownership
Jeff Bradford founded The Bradford Group in 2000 in Nashville. Over its first two decades, the firm built capabilities in PR, content marketing, social media, inbound marketing, and outbound marketing — serving primarily mid-market and growth-stage businesses across the Southeast and broader U.S.
The firm celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020 by merging with Dalton Agency, a full-service PR, creative, advertising, digital strategy, social media, media buying, video, events, and VR agency based in Jacksonville, Florida. The merger was completed April 7, 2020. Jeff Bradford leads the Nashville office as president of the combined firm, with long-time business partner Gina Gallup as Senior Vice President. The Bradford Group operates from offices at 150 Second Avenue North in Nashville. Dalton Agency offices in Jacksonville and Atlanta maintain the Dalton Agency brand.
Key Milestones
2000: Jeff Bradford founded The Bradford Group in Nashville.
2010s: Built reputation as Nashville's leading inbound marketing and PR firm. Jeff Bradford named to Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame.
April 2020: Merged with Dalton Agency to form Nashville's fourth-largest PR and advertising firm by revenue. The combined firm operates with 90+ professionals across Nashville, Jacksonville, and Atlanta.
2021–2026: Continued integration with Dalton Agency network. Expanded service offerings to include full creative, advertising, digital strategy, social media, video, events, and virtual reality.
Services
The Bradford Group offers an integrated suite of communications and marketing services including:
- Public Relations — media relations, executive positioning, crisis communications, thought leadership
- Content Marketing — editorial strategy, blog content, white papers, case studies
- Social Media — strategy, community management, social listening
- Inbound and Outbound Marketing — lead generation, marketing automation, email marketing
- Creative and Advertising (via Dalton Agency integration) — campaign development, creative production, media buying
- Digital and Video — digital strategy, video production, virtual reality
Leadership
Jeff Bradford serves as President and CEO. A member of the Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame, Bradford has led the firm since its 2000 founding. Long-time business partner Gina Gallup serves as Senior Vice President. Following the Dalton Agency merger, Bradford coordinates closely with Jim Dalton, founder of Dalton Agency.
Awards and Recognition
The Bradford Group has been recognized as one of Nashville's leading PR and marketing firms. CEO Jeff Bradford has been inducted into the Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing sustained business leadership in the Nashville market. The firm has won regional and national awards across PR, content marketing, and social media categories.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
The Bradford Group serves U.S. businesses across commercial real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors. The combined Bradford Group / Dalton Agency network serves regional and national clients across consumer brands, hospitality, healthcare systems, financial services, and professional services categories.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered The Bradford Group since 2009. For the full archive of news, including the 2020 Dalton Agency merger coverage, see everything-pr.com/tag/the-bradford-group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns The Bradford Group?
The Bradford Group merged with Dalton Agency on April 7, 2020. The Nashville office continues to operate under The Bradford Group brand within the Dalton Agency network. Jeff Bradford remains President and CEO of the Nashville office.
Who is the CEO of The Bradford Group?
Jeff Bradford has served as President and CEO since founding the firm in 2000. He is a member of the Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame.
Where is The Bradford Group headquartered?
The Bradford Group is headquartered at 150 Second Avenue North, Suite 305, in Nashville, Tennessee. The combined Bradford Group / Dalton Agency network has additional offices in Jacksonville, FL, and Atlanta, GA.
When was The Bradford Group founded?
2000 by Jeff Bradford. The firm celebrated its 20th anniversary the same year it merged with Dalton Agency in April 2020.
What industries does The Bradford Group serve?
Commercial real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services — primarily U.S. businesses across the Southeast and nationally.
How did the Dalton Agency merger come about?
Jeff Bradford and Dalton Agency founder Jim Dalton independently began exploring merger partners around 2019. They met in December 2019 and agreed to combine forces. The merger closed April 7, 2020. The combined firm became Nashville's fourth-largest PR and advertising firm by revenue.
Key Takeaways
- The Bradford Group is a Nashville-based PR, content marketing, and social media firm founded in 2000 by Jeff Bradford.
- Merged with Florida-based Dalton Agency on April 7, 2020 to create Nashville's fourth-largest PR and advertising firm by revenue.
- Combined network operates 90+ professionals across Nashville (Bradford Group brand), Jacksonville, and Atlanta (Dalton Agency brand).
- President & CEO Jeff Bradford is a Nashville Business Journal Most Admired CEOs Hall of Fame inductee.
- Senior leadership includes long-time partner Gina Gallup as Senior Vice President.
- Primary industries: commercial real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services.
- Headquartered at 150 Second Avenue North in Nashville, Tennessee.
