2026 PR Consulting Fees: Transparent, Project-Based Pricing for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

As more organizations look for flexible, high-impact public relations support, the PR industry is continuing its shift away from hourly billing toward project-based pricing and monthly consulting engagements. J. Davis Public Relations, LLC (JD/PR) has operated this way for years, offering clear scopes of work, predictable fees and a transparent approach to budgeting. The information […]

FAQs: Finding a PR Consultant Near Me

How can I find an experienced PR consultant near me? If you’re searching for an independent PR consultant near me in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, or Dallas, I serve all four regions. Through PRConsultants Group, I also partner with senior consultants in every major U.S. market — offering local insight anywhere your story needs to […]

The New PR: Why Proven Strategies Win in the Age of AI

Discover how JD/PR helps brands build visibility in the AI era with proven PR strategies—trusted media, clarity, and credibility that LLMs recognize. For years, marketing teams chased algorithms—stuffing keywords, tweaking metadata, and hoping Google’s crawlers would nudge their site higher on a page of blue links. That era is over. Today, visibility depends on showing […]

FAQs: Working with an Independent PR Consultant

1. What does an independent public relations consultant do? An independent public relations (PR) consultant helps organizations strengthen their reputation, visibility and credibility through strategic communication. That includes media relations, message development, content strategy, crisis communications and social media. Unlike agencies, I offer direct senior-level expertise, flexible engagement options and personalized attention. Focused on the […]

PR, AI & Marketing Takeaways from the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit

This year’s Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC held in Arlington, VA did not disappoint. It’s tough to fit a full day of PR, AI, and communications knowledge into one post, but here is a sampling of insights and actionable ideas: 💬 Trust is shifting. With confidence in national media continuing to slip, people are turning […]

It’s Time for PR to Focus on TikTok, Reddit and Substack

By Jeffrey Davis I was honored to participate in an inaugural roundtable discussion with editors and producers at The Hill and cable news network NewsNation in Washington, D.C., alongside area communications professionals exploring “The Future of News.” Our nearly two-hour conversation revealed a transformed media landscape that demands new approaches from PR professionals. Following Chatham […]

Jeffrey Davis to Lead Session on Broadcast Media Relations During Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit

Jeffrey Davis has been selected to lead a panel discussion on the latest strategies for reaching audiences through TV and radio at the upcoming Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC, the most respected marketing and communications conference in the Mid-Atlantic region. In today’s fast-paced media landscape, television and radio remain powerful platforms for reaching a broad audience […]

Jeffrey Davis to share PR insights as keynote speaker at Baltimore PR Conference

The Baltimore Public Relations Council has announced details for its 7th Annual Communications Spring Training Workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 20 at Loyola University Maryland’s Graduate Center. This half-day event brings together the best and brightest of the Baltimore region’s PR and marketing professionals for a series of informative workshops covering a broad range of […]

PR – Doing a good deed and getting caught

This commentary was originally published on Strategic, the online B2B PR publication for executives in the USA, UK and Ireland. My favorite PR definition is one I heard years ago: “Doing a good deed and getting caught,” writes Jeffrey Davis. That means you did the right thing, someone else saw your actions, and they shared […]

Davis to lead “SEO Best Practices” Session at Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit

TYSONS, Virginia – Baltimore PR firm pro Jeffrey Davis has been selected to lead a panel discussion on trends in search engine optimization (SEO) at the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit, the most respected marketing and communications conference in the Mid-Atlantic region. The session, “SEO: Trends, Developments & Best Practices,” will offer an insider’s look at […]