S&M
We make it easy.
Yep, we said it. We’re easy.
Easy to hire. Easy to work with.
Easy to trust when things get complicated.
We offer the experience of a full-service PR firm without the layers, jargon and overhead. Every project gets senior-level support, scaled to fit your scope. We build capacity where you need it, and scale it back when you don’t.
Whether you need a strategy from scratch, a little backup or a calm head in a crisis, we’re here to help.
Our bread and butter
Our core services are led directly by Laurie and Carla. For the rest, we team up with experts we know, trust and love working with. No overhead. No extras. Just the right people for the job.
Communication strategy
Strategy is always our starting point. We help you figure out who you’re talking to, how to reach them and — most importantly — why it matters.
Issues management
When an issue starts to simmer, you need a PR team you can trust. We navigate even the most sensitive situations with calm strategy, sound judgment and no drama.
Crisis management
Built for the moments you can’t afford to get wrong. We’re your calm in the chaos, with deep experience managing high-profile crises under serious pressure.
Media relations
We know how newsrooms work and what makes a story land. Our strong instincts and modern approach earn rave reviews from clients — and journalists.
Stakeholder engagement
Engagement that’s thoughtful, respectful and effective. We help you figure out who matters, what matters to them and how to create real dialogue (not just noise) to guide better decisions.
Communication training
From 101 to expert level, we build skills and confidence in media, messaging, public speaking and tough conversations.
Writing
When the stakes are high — or the message is hard to nail down — we help you find the right words. Clear, compelling, on-brand writing for every format.
The full spread
Community relations
We bring the right people to the table, creating space for authentic conversation. Different perspectives? Tense topics? That’s where we live.
Branding
Freshen up or start from scratch — we’ve done it all. We help nail down who you are and where you’re going, then bring the brand to life with the right visuals and voice.
Creative and design
Starting from big-picture concepts right through to final production, we make things that look good, sound smart and cut through the noise.
B2B marketing
Smart moves, targeted messaging and strategy that speaks to the right audience. We build B2B campaigns that land.
Website design and management
We ensure your website fits your organization and works the way it should. We offer full builds or ongoing upkeep. Clean design, clear content and support you can count on.