Practice Areas

With more than 20 years of public, private and agency experience our team has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to build programs and story lines that help influence consumer behavior and deliver measurable results.  Our client portfolio represents a wide range of clients in the sports, entertainment, food & beverage, tech, retail and non-profit categories.  

1

Consumer Products and Brands


From launching new brands to developing and executing creative plans that generate  maximum media coverage for your business or brand, our experience and results are unparalleled.


 

2

Corporate Communications


We understand what moves your business.  From complex messages to relationship and audience building, our goal is to help you determine your needs and navigate the complex landscape of business communications in the digital age by strengthening reputation, positioning executives as thought leaders, communicating with key constituents, building brand awareness and managing shareholder expectations.

 

3

Travel & Hospitality


In an overly connected society, today’s traveler have a world of information at their fingertips.  We help bring brands and destinations to the forefront to reach potential consumers. From introducing destinations to new product or property launches, we build engagement and develop strategies to connect your brand to your customers.

 

4

Food & Beverage


The food and beverage industry has never seen more options than today. Consumers are diverse and have personal demands and expectations when it comes to choices from their favorite brands.  With so many choices, we understand the competition for space, at the register, on shelves and in the media. We will work with our team to develop a data-driven comprehensive media launch plan as well as long-term creative strategies to maximize media coverage, sell products and land distribution.  Our goal is to help you earn or expand your market share

 

5

Franchiser/Franchisee PR


With over 750,000 franchises in the U.S., building and selling your brand means setting yourself apart from other investment opportunities to reach your development and expansion goals.  To do this, you must go where your prospects and their influencers are which means telling your story across a variety of media outlets and venues. Working with our partners we identify core values and key differentiators to build and shape stories on a national level.  We also work closely with Franchisees to build local relationships and community programs to help their businesses grow and stand out among the local competition.

 

6

Crisis Communications


We specialize in managing issues and crisis management for companies or individuals facing an emergency situation, sensitive events, or unanticipated difficulties in the marketplace, whether product recalls, rumors or any matter requiring preemptive or intervention crisis PR. We have worked on countless complex issues, responding within minutes and reducing negative fallout.

 

7

Public Affairs and Government Relations


With experience that ranges from managing high profile legislative issues and handling media for government agencies to seeking out and building relationships to overcome market-related issues we work hard to position your brand in the perfect light while building alliances to help move your business forward.

 

8

Event Production & Management


We will work with you and your team to create singular events that inspire and deliver results for your brand and customers.  From celebrity/influencer events to community-based programs, we connect with your customers while creating noise using strong event management experience and the power or PR to amplify your brand.

 

What our clients say about us

  • Chon is a steadfast and reliable partner in developing strong relationships with communities and customers alike. She is consistently able to leverage her experience and talent to help guide her business partners in clear messaging and crisis resolution. Most importantly, she is a strategic thinker and excellent sounding board. I would welcome her on my team at anytime and anywhere!
    David Sibert, Vice President of Real Estate and DevelopmentSave-A-Lot food stores
  • Chon is a true professional in her field. She is detail-oriented,collaborative and her passion for her clients and her work is contagious. Moreover, her team-player focus makes her an absolute joy to work with.
    Lisa Nicastri, Vice President and Division General CounselSave-A-Lot food stores
  • Chon Tomlin is an amazingly creative and detail-oriented professional who can skillfully juggle a dozen different balls without dropping one! We worked together on several fabulously successful events in the City of St. Louis - a couple of Olympic Torch Relays and the Mayor's Mardi Gras Balls. We also managed to have a lot of fun while expertly taking care of business! Now - that's how to DO it!
    Shelia Banks, Director, Communications & Special EventsCity of St. Louis
  • For nearly 10 years I have seen Chon Tomlin in action as a communications professional. She understands the importance of getting the right results within budget and on time. She is a creative thinker who has the ability to spot trends long before they become the norm. When collaborating with her on a project, she was always mindful and respectful of "the brand." And as a vendor, she always anticipated my issues and concerns. Chon understands the business world and is capable of developing strategies to connect business interests with community needs. She is honest, ethical and a joy to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a competent communications counselor.
    Alonzo Byrd, Assistant Vice president, Public AffairsEnterprise Holdings
  • Chon is a successful, results-generating pubic relation professional,who is focus on delivering key results and staying focus on the business objectives.
    Keesha Irving, Director, Sales OperationsCharter Communications
  • "The customisation possibilities are 10 of 10. No words needed – you can do mostly anything, and everything was thought out for your future needs. Plus, Swift Ideas support is the best support I've ever experienced!"
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