ABOUT

We are a communications and public affairs firm based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Our team raises media and public awareness of your issue. We put out the fire in the midst of a crisis. We understand how key decision-makers think. We develop communications, advocacy, and inside-the-beltway strategies to ensure success.

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CRISIS  MANAGEMENT

MEDIA  RELATIONS

ISSUE  ADVOCACY

DIGITAL  MEDIA

OUR TEAM

Our experience fuels our success. Peter Shelly and Charlie Lyons have more than 50 years of combined experience in government, media, and public affairs. Peter has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning journalist, internet entrepreneur and communications consultant in Pennsylvania. Charlie has more than 30 years of public service experience and previously served as the Pennsylvania State Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey. 

PETER SHELLY

Partner & Co-Founder

Charlie Lyons

Partner & Co-Founder

FAITH CURRAN

Director of Operations

danielle gross

Director of Communications

JOHN NEUrOhR

Director of Public Affairs

THOMAS ST. HILAIRE

Comms. & Operations Manager

Case studies

Whether it's building a coalition, pitching to media outlets or creating a digital media campaign, our clients win because we have a long track record of making their voices heard. 

Illegal gambling hurts communities. Plain and simple. That's why for PAIG, which stands for Pennsylvanians Against Illegal Gambling) we've held press events, written materials for media outlets, organized lawmaker events, and even placed billboards in front of the State Capitol Building. 

We know how to build coalitions and make your message heard. Our strategy for HealthFirst PA involved organizing a group of leaders and environmental advocates, building a brand new website and creating social media campaigns around their most important issues. 

Our work resulted in securing $260 million to support the tens of thousands of individuals served by PAR. We had 635 people attend our virtual press conference, 17 op-eds and LTEs placed in a short period of time, and we created digital media graphics that engaged members.