Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Services
Media Communications
- Media relations: training, message development, spokesperson services
- Digital and social media strategy and analytics
Crisis Communications
- Planning and training
- Reputation management
- Litigation and regulatory action support
Stakeholder Relations
- Outreach to engage and educate stakeholders
- Vulnerable public situation navigation
- Project staff training
Grassroots and Grasstops Campaigns
- Coalition building and management
- Issue advocacy
Event Planning and Execution
- Event and conference coordination
- Association management services
Hicks Partners stands out in the strategic communications landscape through its seamless blend of multidisciplinary services, deep policy expertise, boutique agility, and national reach. As a Columbus‑based firm founded in 2003, it combines public relations, government affairs, grant writing, and business development under one roof—enabling clients to navigate complex regulatory environments (especially around tariffs and supply‑chain volatility) with unified messaging and rapid execution.
Integrated, Industry‑Focused Expertise
Hicks Partners is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that merges public relations, government affairs, and business development to create cohesive communications strategies—critical for manufacturers facing tariff‑driven market shifts. Rather than siloed offerings, clients benefit from coordinated campaigns that align policy advocacy with brand storytelling, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
Local Agility Coupled with National Reach
Hicks Partners leverages its partnership in the Advocus network to execute large‑scale, multi‑state campaigns without sacrificing responsiveness. Clients benefit from:
Expertise & Specialized Services
Hicks Partners’ staff brings over seven decades of combined experience in public relations and strategic communications, ensuring depth in crisis management, media training, and reputation enhancement—services that manufacturing firms rely on when navigating politically charged tariff debates.
Meet Our Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Professionals
