This group is clearly the leading PR agency in the educational space, especially in K through 12. Charlene and her team are wizards of creativity and thoroughly reliable in execution. In addition, their deep bench of relationships in the journalist space ensures that they deliver on-point messaging that positions the client as targeted and as desired. After 30 yers of practice, their experience is bar-none!
FINN Partners / C. Blohm & Associates
📍 5999 Monona DrFINN Partners is a global independent marketing and public relations agency that provides integrated communications and strategic counsel. Following the integration of C. Blohm & Associates (CB&A), the firm operates with a specialized focus on the education sector, offering comprehensive support for K-12 and higher education organizations. Their core service offerings include public relations, brand strategy and development, content marketing, digital marketing, paid media, influencer marketing, corporate communications, and crisis communication. They also perform research and insights to inform market positioning and messaging, specifically designed to help B2B education providers amplify their value proposition to administrators, educators, parents, and investors. Beyond the education vertical, the agency maintains a broad international footprint with locations across the United States, EMEA, and APAC regions, including offices in France, Germany, Israel, the UK, India, Singapore, and beyond. The agency serves a diverse array of industries, such as technology, financial services, luxury, health, sports marketing, manufacturing, and travel and tourism. Their methodology relies on deep research and market analysis to build integrated campaign strategies that link marketing and PR efforts directly to business performance metrics. They leverage senior leadership experience to provide hands-on counsel tailored to the specific regulatory and market complexities of their clients, such as navigating policy shifts in the education landscape or managing corporate reputation during transformational periods. The firm maintains a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, evidenced by their annual surveys and trend reports regarding B2B marketing. By combining global agency resources with specialized sector expertise, FINN Partners positions itself as a partner for organizations aiming to advance their reputation and mission-driven goals through cohesive communication and strategic marketing.