We Work Fast to Manage Public Perception, Control the Crisis, and Minimize Damage

As former journalists, and we know the steps to take and the people to contact. We will get your message out and calm the crisis.

Is your company’s reputation at risk? Bad news and misinformation travel fast. You need a trusted partner to guide you before the situation gets out of control. Ellis Strategies has decades of newsroom and public relations experience. We know how to deal with your crisis and protect your reputation. Let us develop a focused, multi-layered approach to calm the situation, restore public confidence and minimize long-term damage.

You can count on the Ellis Strategies team. We have the experience and knowledge. We know when and how to deploy our resources. We will guide the process and find the right channels to get your message out. When bad news is swirling, you can count on Ellis Strategies to manage public perception, control the crisis and minimize the damage.

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Our team of crisis management experts will help you to:

Assess the risk

Identify the opportunities

Define the message

Establish media relations

Prepare you to face reporters

Ellis Strategies will work closely with your internal team to ensure the proper steps are taken and all necessary stakeholders are kept in the loop. Messaging needs to be clear and consistent. If you’re in the midst of a public crisis, we have the tools and the expertise to guide you. We can act as your spokesperson or provide expert media training so you can feel confident facing the media.

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    Ellis Strategies was founded by former WBZ TV News Director Matt Ellis, winner of the New England Emmy Award and the George Foster Peabody Award

    Matt Ellis is the former Head Writer at Good Morning America and News Director at WBZ TV. He is a nationally-recognized communications expert.

    Reach Your Audience

    We will help you craft a meaningful pitch and compelling story to target the journalists and outlets most likely to reach your optimal target audience.

    Crisis Management

    During a public crisis you need to act immediately and get help from professionals. We can rapidly deploy our resources to manage public perception, control crisis, and minimize damage.

    Build Your Confidence

    Our public relations services will leave you with more confidence and savvy when communicating with the media, public, and your stakeholders.

    Prepare for Scrutiny

    Our team will work with you to help ensure that your public values and communications are consistent with your brand’s behavior during times of increased media scrutiny.

    Improve Relationships

    Employees, stakeholders and reporters all respond to different cues. As accomplished newsroom veterans, we will show you how to foster relationships with any audience to effectively promote your brand.

    Strengthen Messaging

    Our award-winning writers create meaningful content – opinion articles, letters to the editor, newsletters and website materials – that will strengthen your market position.

    Success Stories

    Since 2005, Ellis Strategies has worked with a diverse group of outstanding businesses, institutions, associations and individuals. Please view some of our recent success stories below.

    Learn how Ellis Strategies can help your organization navigate a public crisis.