Mack Communications

Public relations. Public affairs. Crisis communications.

Mack Communications is an award-winning public relations and public affairs firm specializing in crisis communications, media relations and digital media strategies. We are passionate about helping clients tell their stories and gain exposure through effective media coverage and strategic issues management.

In today’s never-ending news cycle and on-demand culture, getting noticed is a challenge. Telling your story amid the clutter of social media can be difficult. In a crisis, you need to respond quickly to communicate with your customers and constituents while protecting your brand.

At Mack Communications, we can help.

Services we provide

MEDIA TRAINING: We prepare clients for public presentations such as press conferences, media interviews, and speeches. We help you craft your message and prepare to make the most effective presentation possible.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS: The time to prepare for a crisis is before the event takes place. We assist with a comprehensive communications plan that's ready to go when the emergency or problem occurs.

ISSUES & REPUTATION MANAGEMENT: We help our clients stand out. We manage all facets of media relations, from placing stories to booking interviews. We help with message development and strategy while working to overcome negative public opinions.

VIDEO PRODUCTION: We deliver dynamic videos that highlight your product or company expert. We also use video to pitch stories through video advisories and video press releases, and we can live stream events from virtually anywhere.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH: We assist with legislative tracking, monitoring media coverage, and research. We prepare you to respond to criticism or new proposals that may affect your product or industry.

SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES: can assist you with a Facebook and Twitter strategy, web site design and blogging. In addition, we can develop audio and video news releases, multimedia newsletters and other digital strategies.

Who we are

Our team members have decades of experience in media, government, public affairs and communications. The team takes great pride in linking key decision-makers together in order to create new alliances and partnerships as needed to strengthen messages and/or strategies. Meet the team here.

Our Clients

We serve clients' needs in Chicago, DuPage, and the Collar Counties, as well as Springfield. Our clients include hospitals, universities, law enforcement, elected officials, banks, utilities, trade associations, telecommunications firms, and many more. See some of our past and present clients here.