Having positive, consistent, and strategic communication with your audiences through trusted news media and engaging social media can create transformational value for your organization.

Crystal DeStefano, APR, President, Strategic Communications

Our public relations firm is founded on Strategy, Integrity, and Communication. We believe real, sustainable growth is not possible without them.

Strategic Communications delivers expertise in storytelling through traditional media relations and social media with strategies that are focused on achieving your business goals. Our proven approach to proactive communications, reporter outreach, social media strategy and content creation will help your organization reach your audiences with the right messages at the right time.

By having the Strategic Communications team dedicated to your organization’s media needs, leaders are able to focus on long-term business strategies and react to communication needs more quickly and effectively.

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Latest News

  • How to Get the Media to Cover Your Good News

    How to Get the Media to Cover Your Good News

    The Central New York Community Foundation has invited president Crystal DeStefano, APR, back to host another Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS) session! After an incredibly successful presentation in 2020, demand has returned for a session that teaches nonprofits how to identify the best stories for their organization, how to secure media interest in those stories,…


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  • Press Perspectives (part 2): Differences in News Media

    Press Perspectives (part 2): Differences in News Media

    In Part 2 of our “Press Perspectives” series, we look at differences in how TV, radio, and print/digital journalists operate, what they need from PR professionals, and how we can better support them. While TV, radio, and print/digital news outlets share common challenges—misinformation, newsroom staffing, and AI—how they operate and prioritize stories varies. PR pros…


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  • Press Perspectives (part 1): Similarities in News Media

    Press Perspectives (part 1): Similarities in News Media

    For our new “Press Perspectives” series, we asked local journalists—in TV, radio, print, and digital news spaces—what’s shaping local news and influencing how they cover stories in 2025. While each person had a unique perspective, our conversations had one common thread: The industry is evolving fast, and we all need to evolve with it. Misinformation,…


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