Influence. Impact. Reputation.

Strategic and crisis communications. Trusted advisor.

Who We Are

Essex Strategies partners with organizations, institutions, and legal counsel to craft high-impact strategic communications, secure influential earned media, and successfully navigate reputational issues and crises.

Former network reporter who knows newsrooms.

Services

  • Specializing in drafting internal and external communications including community letters, media statements, talking points, FAQs, and Opinion pieces. Language is customized for the culture of an organization or institution and the expectations of each stakeholder group.

  • Relied upon for seasoned counsel in planning and 24/7 response, always managed with the utmost discretion and integrity. Experience includes high-profile, delicate, and complex matters such as workplace investigations, industrial accidents, accusations of misconduct, and federal investigations.

  • With editorial relationships across print, online, and broadcast outlets, we help identify compelling narratives, secure placements, and fiercely advocate for our clients. Whether it’s executive visibility or exposure for a key initiative, we craft storylines that position our clients as industry leaders.

  • Our On the Record training enables leaders to stay on message when speaking with the press or in front of a live audience so they can capitalize on each opportunity. Sessions include on-camera interviews and presentations in which executives can practice answering a wide range of questions and utilizing pivoting techniques.

  • Partnering with general counsel, law firm partners, and independent attorneys to support their clients in the court of public opinion. We collaborate to shape narratives outside the courtroom to build public support or mitigate negative perceptions.

  • Working with individuals and organizations to influence policy decisions at both the state and federal level. Frequently drafting communications and securing media targeting lawmakers, regulators, and political appointees.

Sectors

commercial real estate expertise
human services expertise
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  • “T.J. is the kind of partner every team hopes for: strategically sharp, tactically savvy, and never afraid to roll up his sleeves. His deep expertise and hands-on approach made him a powerful asset to our team from day one.”

    Alyson, CMO, Higher Education

  • “T.J.’s counsel and advice were spot on. His friendly way, collaborative nature, and upbeat approach made him an invaluable extension of our in-house team.”

    Ed, Director, Professional Services

  • “T.J. prepared us for all possible angles. He is a consummate professional, always prepared, well-connected, and a lot of fun to work with.”

    Dana, CMO, Mission-Focused