About Strategic Communications - Syracuse PR company in Syracuse, United States
Our Syracuse NY based public relations firm is based on a philosophy that there are three keys to success: Strategy Integrity and Communication.
By engaging the Strategic Communications public relations firm to provide proactive media strategy and outreach media monitoring services and analysis of media activity business leaders are able to focus on how their long-term strategies tie into their day-to-day activities – and they are able to react to communication needs (such as the news media) more quickly and effectively.
Business is moving faster every day partly due to the impact of digital media. And weve all seen a dramatically increased volume of media activity. Company leaders dont have the time they once had to review and consider the news that impacts them which creates difficulties in focusing on long-term strategies while managing short term imperatives.
It all begins with a strategic insight – understanding your organizations business case and staying focused on the right the path to achieve organizational goals. Next the integrity of your leadership team is critical. Your code of ethics sets the tone for the organization and creates trust. Last but not least good communication is needed to implement your strategy and demonstrate your integrity. From the CEO on down the line your workforces ability to communicate with all audiences is the final key to your organizations success.
After serving as Director of Public Relations for the company and providing public relations service to its clients for 6 years Crystal became owner and president of Strategic Communications LLC.
Crystal focuses on developing long-term strategies to share proactive stories with employees customers local communities through the news media. Through her disciplined use of Strategic Communications 5 Step Process for Strategically amp; Successfully Sharing Good News she understands how to maximize the power of the news media using both traditional outreach techniques as well as social media to get a message across.
DeStefano has a degree in business and is Accredited in Public Relations by the Universal Accreditation Board. She has public relations experience from agencies in Albany and Syracuse.
Crystal has served as President of the Public Relations Society of America – Central New York Chapter and as Chair for the Northeast District of PRSA. She now serves as the Northeast Regional Representative for the PRSA National Office. She is also a 40 Under 40 award recipient.
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Kelly is all about strategy. She helps to keep your team and your organization focused on your business goals and communications goals while sharing her expert knowledge of what will garner positive attention from the news media and your other key audiences. She also anticipates what tactics or messages could be questioned misunderstood or otherwise derail your communications plan and helps your organization navigate those situations.
Kelly is Accredited in Public Relations by the Universal Accreditation Board a doctoral candidate at Syracuse Universitys S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a Central New York 40 Under 40 recipient. She is also an assistant professor in public relations at Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Lucy provides comprehensive public relations support including research planning writing and implementation. She develops tailored communications plans to fit the clients needs and strategies that align with the organizations mission and core value. In addition to writing content such as news releases and articles Lucy designs visual communications tools to help convey ideas through imagery.
Lucy holds a masters degree in Public Relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and a bachelors degree in French Language and Literature from Fujen University in Taipei Taiwan.
With experience in Journalism and Public Relations Alice knows how to make a story pitch stand out. As a news producer on two award-winning news teams Alice made story coverage decisions every day. She has sifted through scores of press releases and understands the importance of research to find original content for newscasts.
Alice transitioned to Public Relations in 2015 and continues to interact with local news media by making connections pitching stories and coordinating interviews for news coverage. She is proficient in writing for multiple platforms – including broadcast print and social media – and always keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and culture.
This expertise amplifies the voice of Strategic Communications clients by highlighting the details that will most resonate with the media as well as the clients audiences and presenting the content in a creative memorable way.
Alice holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Production and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies focused on Public Relations and Advertising. She is a 2018 graduate of the Leadership Greater Syracuse program.
Elizabeth quickly embodies your organizations unique voice and is constantly thinking about the bigger picture to help your organization reach your audiences most effectively. She is a master of content development including content strategy and writing and provides guidance on how to leverage various media to truly connect with your audiences and maximize your impact.
Elizabeth is also an adjunct faculty member for the School of Business and Hospitality at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. She serves on the board of directors for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and enjoys serving as the adviser to the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Lycoming College.
Jen has experience in public affairs social and traditional media monitoring and analysis and PR measurement. She takes a deep dive into the results of our proactive public relations efforts and provides expert guidance on how we can adjust our strategy in real-time to continually grow the effectiveness of our communications for each client.
Jen has written extensively on the importance of incorporating measurement into public relations work and has presented on topics including social media best practices and influencer measurement.
Jack is hyper-focused on identifying tracking and using data to improve the success of public relations campaigns. He monitors traditional news and social media activity to ensure our clients are kept up-to-date on any mentions or conversations about their organization so that we can work collectively to take advantage of immediate opportunities or respond to sensitive situations.
Jack is a life-long resident of Upstate NY holding degrees in Marketing and Business Management.
Bret has been filming and producing high-quality videos for clients since 2003. He is very experienced detail-oriented and professional and our clients love the ’magic’ he creates. His work includes television commercials corporate videos for large and small companies documentaries non-profit and educational videos social media videos and more.
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James is also based in Syracuse NY and has produced videos around the world. With a uniquely creative approach and deep connection to the community the beauty that James captures and creates is another valuable asset for Strategic Communications and our clients.
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Michael Meath is the founder and former president of Strategic Communications LLC. He now provides trusted counsel as an advisor to the company.
Michael is also the Interim Chair for the Public Relations Department and an adjunct professor in public relations at Syracuse Universitys S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as an adjust professor in the collaborative professional masters degree program in communications management at McMaster University.
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Strategic Communications LLC is an Investor Member of Centerstate CEO our team serves as leaders of the Public Relations Society of America professors and guest lecturers at Syracuse University and are strong supporters many other local organizations that are leading Syracuse and Central New York.
