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Heron Agency Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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Founded by Noreen Heron in 2000, The Award-Winning Lifestyle and Hospitality Communications Agency Celebrates 25 Years of Wildly Creative, Results-Driven Campaigns for the Nation?s Leading Brands
Heron Agency, named one of Forbes? Top 5 PR Agencies in America, proudly marks its 25th anniversary as a trusted leader in public relations, social media, digital marketing, influencer relations and crisis communications. Known for campaigns as highly strategic as they are uniquely imaginative, Heron Agency has delivered impactful results for clients across a breadth of industries including hospitality, lifestyle, corporate, franchise, non-profit and entertainment.
Over the past 25 years, Heron Agency has built a legacy of excellence, innovation and resilience with over 2,500 clients represented to the tune of 20,000+ press releases issued, over 600,000 media placements secured and an impressive 98% of their collaborations resulting in contract extensions, future projects or client referrals.
As a woman-owned and operated firm, Heron Agency has broken barriers in the PR industry, setting new standards for excellence, innovation and results. With 25 years of premium PR leadership, the boutique PR firm has established itself as a dominant force within the U.S. public relations industry, renowned for securing high-profile media placements across a diverse array of industries. Their service categories for the PR Firm encompass lifestyle, retail, franchise, entertainment and events. Heron?s comprehensive media approach is an intricately layered media approach for each client, resulting in immediate results that increase sales and traffic.
Over the past 25 years, Heron Agency has grown into a nationally recognized firm, working with a diverse clientele ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. The firm has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt to the evolving media landscape, leveraging cutting-edge digital strategies while maintaining strong relationships with top-tier media outlets.
"Reaching our 25-year anniversary is a major milestone for us, and we are deeply grateful to our clients, media partners, and dedicated team for their unwavering support," said Founder and CEO Noreen Heron.
The agency has earned ample recognition as a testament to the team?s commitment to innovation and consistent delivery of impact, with awards including:
- Forbes Top 5 PR Agencies in America
- PR News? Agency Elite Top 100 ?It List?
- Clutch Global Top B2B Companies
- Expertise Top Social Media Marketing Agencies
- Influencer Hub No. 1 Influencer Agency
Despite facing challenges in 2020 as a result of the global pandemic, when the agency briefly dipped from 60 to three clients, Heron Agency adapted with new tactics and services to meet the changing needs of business, emerging in the post-covid economy stronger than ever. With fewer than 25% of small businesses reaching the 25-year mark, this milestone is a testament to the team?s dedication, vision, and collaborative spirit. Every associate has played a vital role in shaping the agency?s continued success, and their shared passion remains at the core of this momentous celebration.
Throughout the 25-year journey, Heron Agency has proudly represented more than 75 hotel brands, more than 400 restaurants, over 1,000 theatrical productions including various national tours, and countless major events such as Taste of Chicago, The Chicago Triathlon by Supertri, Macy?s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Chicago Boat Show, The Race to Mackinac, the Jeff Awards, Randolph Street Market, and the One of a Kind Show. The agency has led national corporate campaigns for respected brands including Vacations By Rail, Procter & Gamble, Smirnoff, Bailey?s, Paper Source, Hyatt, Marriott, and six Broadway national tours, as well as top franchises such as Jet?s Pizza, Orangetheory Fitness, and Massage Envy. Heron Agency has also promoted A-list concerts and performances by iconic entertainers such as Prince, Jerry Seinfeld, Janeane Garofalo, Gabriel Byrne, Dan Aykroyd, the Beach Boys, Jewel, Johnny Mathis, Louis C.K., and Celtic Thunder.
With a deep commitment to civic engagement, Heron Agency has long been a champion of Chicago tourism, local business, political awareness and nonprofit efforts, leading change-making campaigns for organizations such as the American Writers Museum, Let It Be Us, Alliance Fran�aise de Chicago, the National Hellenic Museum and the Chicago Scots.
For more information on Heron Agency's services or to inquire about representation, please visit www.heronagency.com, call 773.969.5200, and keep connected via Facebook and Instagram.