About Us

Ellis Strategies is a Communications Leader in New England

Ellis Strategies is an expert media and public relations firm, focused on supporting our clients’ unique communications needs.

Our team is comprised of former journalists. We use the skills we honed in newsrooms to ask insightful questions, gather information and write clear, compelling copy for press releases, newsletter articles, Website pages and more.

The team’s dozens of years of newsroom experience give us an unrivaled connection to local and national journalists to whom we can reliably pitch stores and issue press releases. And, in those cases where we do not have established relationships, our understanding of how newsrooms operate and coverage decisions are made helps us shape a pitch or time a press release for the maximum client benefit.

Experience & Recognition

Ellis Strategies stands as a proven PR leader, embodying a legacy of innovation, integrity, and unparalleled results in navigating the dynamic landscape of public relations, media training, and executive communications coaching.

Former News Director for WBZ TV in Boston

Former Head Writer for Good Morning America

Winner of George Foster Peabody Award

Winner of New England Emmy Award

Winner of DuPont Award

Associated Press Award Winner

Winner of Publicity Club of New England Bell Ringer Award

Expertise Award – Best PR Firms in Boston

The Ellis Strategies Advantage

At Ellis Strategies, our advantage lies in our commitment to providing tailored solutions and expert guidance to empower individuals and organizations in navigating the complexities of communication and public relations with confidence and effectiveness.

Expert PR Services

Ellis Strategies provides expert PR services tailored to your needs.

Communications Coaching for Executives, Scientists, Thought Leaders

We offer communications coaching for executives, scientists, and thought leaders to enhance their effectiveness.

Shape and Deliver High-Impact Messages

We help shape and deliver high-impact messages that resonate with all audiences.

Media Training for All Levels

Ellis Strategies provides comprehensive media training for all levels to enhance communication skills and confidence.

Emmy Award

Peabody Award

Expertise Award

What Our Clients Say

"Working with Ellis strategies was effective in making me a confident public speaker. It was easy to work with Matt. He worked around my busy schedule, and his insight and tips were exactly what I needed to up my game in public speaking."

Dr. Martina Stippler

"Ellis Strategies played a crucial role in our non-profit's successful launch of a major program by developing a well-planned PR strategy, coordinating with media outlets, politicians, and managing critical event details. Their efforts resulted in extensive media coverage and local political engagement, positioning us for continued growth with their invaluable partnership."

Patrick Belmonte

"Thank you so much for an excellent experience! My Team was very satisfied!"

Dan Van Hise, RRT-NPS

"We rely on Matt for his strategic guidance. We have a long-standing, collaborative relationship that has resulted in substantial media attention and content creation."

Manikka Bowman

"Ellis Strategies really hit the mark for us. Their strategy helped us educate the public and the Legislature about the effectiveness of the Community Preservation Act. Matt and the team took control and drove the initiative to the finish line."

Stuart Saginor

"Matt helped us navigate a challenging communications situation. He helped refine our messaging, and brought deep expertise into the timing and sequencing of our message so we could maintain control of a dynamic situation. We planned very carefully, and everyone knew their role, and things unfolded exactly according to plan. He was a true pro in a high-stakes situation."

Adam Olenn

"Matt and his team have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to raise ULI Boston's profile, and increase the local media's coverage of real estate development, land use and urban planning. We count on Matt's knowledge and perspective to help guide our programming decisions."

Stephanie Wasser

"We rely on Matt’s insight to guide our PR and Marketing efforts. Over the years he and his team have demonstrated their ability to generate placements in key media outlets which have helped raise awareness of our company."

Stacy Brandon

"We’ve had great success working with Ellis Strategies. Matt and his team consistently provide us with new ideas for getting The Concord Group recognized by key journalists. His team has also been critical in helping us release white papers to our industry. We don’t make a PR move without consulting Ellis."