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PR & Crisis
Communications

Our approach

Broadcast-Trained.
Communication-First.

Most PR firms have never been on the other side of the press release. Our team comes from broadcast journalism — we've worked in newsrooms, we know what editors are actually looking for, and we know how to position a story so it gets told.

That background informs everything we do in communications: media relations, crisis response, political campaigns, and executive communications. We bring discipline and clarity to situations where most organizations default to slow, reactive responses.

We're based in Spartanburg and serve clients across Upstate SC, the Carolinas, and the broader Southeast.

Media Relations & Earned Media

We have deep relationships with regional media across Upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina, and the broader Southeast — and a staff background in broadcast journalism. That gives us a different kind of PR capability: we understand how newsrooms work, what they're looking for, and what it actually takes to get covered.

We handle media relations, press releases, pitch strategy, and earned media placement for clients who want coverage that builds credibility over time — not just a one-time announcement that goes nowhere.

Our broadcast background means we know how to write a pitch that gets read, how to position a story for a specific outlet, and how to work with journalists as a reliable source rather than a persistent nuisance.

Executive & Corporate Communications

We help executives and organizations communicate clearly with internal and external audiences — employees, stakeholders, boards, donors, and the public. That includes messaging strategy, communications planning, and content development.

Clear communication matters most when stakes are high. We help clients develop a consistent voice and a process for communicating decisions, changes, and positions in ways that build rather than erode trust.

Crisis Communications

When something goes wrong, the first 24 hours matter most. We help organizations develop crisis communication protocols before a crisis happens — so when one does, the response is structured, not improvised.

Our crisis communications practice draws on our broadcast journalism background and our experience managing communications for organizations across healthcare, professional services, faith-based sectors, and political campaigns. We've been on both sides of a breaking story. We know how to be calm, clear, and strategic when the pressure is on.

We offer both crisis preparedness planning (protocol development, spokesperson training, scenario mapping) and active crisis support (message development, media response, stakeholder communications).

Political & Advocacy Campaigns

We manage political and advocacy campaigns at the local and state level across South Carolina. That includes digital advertising, social media, earned media strategy, video production, and direct mail coordination.

We understand the Upstate SC electorate and the specific challenges of running campaigns in South Carolina's media markets. Our broadcast journalism background gives us an edge in earned media that most political consultants don't have — we know how to get a story placed, not just how to buy airtime.

We ran the digital and media strategy for a Spartanburg County Sheriff campaign that called its race before 7pm with a 75-point margin. The win came from disciplined targeting, consistent messaging, and a team that understood both the digital and the earned media landscape.

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Vote margin in the Spartanburg County Sheriff race — our digital campaign for Bill Rhyne helped deliver a decisive win. Race called before 7pm on election night

150%

Social media engagement growth for a Spartanburg church in 30 days

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Contract clients who stayed 1+ year and had a negative ROI — zero, ever

15+

Years of broadcast-trained communications experience

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Whether you're preparing for a crisis, planning a campaign, or trying to get your story told — we're easy to reach and happy to have a real conversation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What makes your PR different from a traditional PR firm?

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Our team comes from broadcast journalism. We know how newsrooms work, what they're looking for, and how to write a pitch that actually gets read. Most PR firms have never been on the other side of the press release — we have. That changes how we approach earned media, crisis response, and communications strategy.

Do you handle crisis communications for small and mid-size organizations?

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Yes. Crisis communications isn't just for large corporations. Local businesses, healthcare practices, nonprofits, churches, and professional services firms all face situations where clear, fast communication is critical. We help organizations of every size develop a plan before they need it — and execute clearly when they do.

What does crisis preparedness planning include?

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We help organizations develop written protocols, identify spokespersons and decision-makers, map out likely scenarios, and build response templates for the situations most relevant to their industry. The goal is that when something happens, the organization already knows who says what, to whom, and through which channels.

Do you work on political campaigns?

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Yes. We have direct experience running digital strategy, earned media, and communications for local and regional political campaigns in South Carolina. We ran the digital and media strategy for a Spartanburg County Sheriff campaign that called its race before 7pm with a 75-point margin. Our broadcast journalism background gives us a real edge in earned media alongside paid.

Can you help with media training for executives?

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Yes. We provide spokesperson coaching and media training — including how to handle on-camera interviews, how to bridge to key messages, how to manage hostile questions, and how to communicate clearly under pressure. It's a specific skill set that most executives don't have until they've needed it.

Do you handle PR for faith-based organizations and nonprofits?

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Yes. We work with churches, ministries, and mission-driven nonprofits on communications strategy, media relations, and crisis preparedness. Faith communities and nonprofits face unique communications challenges — donor and congregation trust, public accountability, and the need to maintain credibility in their community — and we understand those dynamics.