Hi, I’m Jon 👋
I lead strategic communications strategies for those at the nexus of impact and innovation.
Since 2012, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people and companies build trust, generate awareness, and drive business outcomes.
Here are my primary areas of expertise:
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Communications and Public Relations Strategy
Executive Thought Leadership
Speechwriting/Ghostwriting
Crisis and Issues Management
Employee and Stakeholder Communications
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Media Targeting
Journalist Relationships
Storyline Creation
Media Pitching
Interview Training
Interview Coordination
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Awards
Media Sponsorships
Conference Strategy
Event Strategy
Online Reputation
Success Stories.
Top-tier and B2B media placements, op-eds, podcasts, and awards.
Client: Blake Benthall
Industry: Startup/Blockchain
Tactics: Narrative development, issues and reputation management, GTM, earned media
Featured in: The New York Times, Cointelegraph, CoinDesk, Benzinga, Web 3 Deep Dive Podcast.
Client: Acumen
Industry: Nonprofit/VC
Tactics: Narrative development, thought leadership, earned and paid media
Featured in: Bloomberg, Impact Alpha, Devex, Impact Investor
Client: Blue Ridge Bank
Industry: Public/Crypto
Tactics: Narrative development, earned and paid media, issues management, analyst relations
Featured in: CoinDesk, Bitcoin Magazine, The Block, Banking Dive, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business
Client: Mosaic
Industry: Real Estate
Tactics: Narrative development, earned media, data-driven campaigns, paid media
Featured in: TechCrunch, Builder Magazine, The Builder’s Daily, Phoenix Business Journal.
Client: Matter Unlimited
Industry: Social Impact
Tactics: Executive thought leadership, awards, data-driven campaigns
Featured in: Fast Company, Inc., Sustainable Brands
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Testimonials.
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"Jon is both strategic and tactical in his approach, a rare and treasured combination in communications services. His desire for accelerated impact and 'can do' attitude is an energizing force that paves the way to more effective outcomes."
Alexandra Gordon
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Acumen -
"Jon was an absolutely critical component of our startup being acquired -- driving media mentions and interviews for our company and for me as a CEO in a critical time for the business."
Tommy Riley
CEO and Co-founder, Handoff (acquired) -
"Every professional encounter I've had with Jon shows that he's a true professional who has a deep and tested understanding of the modern tactics and practices that work, right now, for clients--which is why pros like Jon are worth multiples of what they charge."
Andrew Graham
Former President, Public Relations Society of America - New York Chapter