Announcements

September 18, 2012

Nyhus takes home international award win: PR News Platinum PR Award in Public Affairs!

We are proud to announce that our work on the launch of Washington United for Marriage received the PR News award for Public Affairs! Our team came together last year to lead the launch of the multifaceted coalition of organizations, congregations, unions, and businesses in support of the freedom to marry for all couples.

PR News described our work as, “a robust PR, public affairs, marketing and social media-led effort” that led “Gov. Christine Gregoire to introduce a marriage equality bill [that] the state legislature passed into law”.

Roger Nyhus, CEO and president of Nyhus Communications said of the project: “My team poured their hearts in to the launch of Washington United for Marriage and stopped short of nothing to ensure its success. Our strategy was smart and our connections were real. Nyhus is so incredibly proud to have been a part of this moment in history.”

We thank the leaders at Washington United for Marriage for their trust in Nyhus’ ability to serve as their launch partner. Nyhus worked closely with Washington United for Marriage to establish their brand, advocate with Washington legislators and Governor Gregoire, raise broad awareness via the media, and build support with digital strategies. You can read more about our strategy here.

Nyhus is proud to have been considered for the award along with Weber Shandwick, Hill+Knowlton, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Powell Tate, GolinHarris, FTI Consulting, Illinois Tollway, Rusnano, Stratacommm LLC, Waters Corp., Entertainment Software Association, and Arizona State University.

A special thanks to the Nyhus team who worked on Washington United for Marriage, including Jennifer Morris, Randy Bolerjack, Joseph Vandenorth, Beth Evans, Quinn Majeski, and of course, Roger Nyhus.

July 17, 2012

Karen Sung and Jonna Bell join the Nyhus team

Nyhus Communications, an award-winning strategic communications and advocacy firm, today announced that Karen Sung has joined the company as director of public relations and Jonna Bell as account manager of marketing.

Sung leads the public relations client service teams and program execution. As part of the agency’s executive team, she sets the company’s client service strategies and helps chart the company’s direction. Sung brings to Nyhus a bevy of experience managing large, international PR campaigns for Microsoft. With more than 15 years in the public relations and communications field, Sung’s strategic guidance and media relations skills have helped organizations establish a corporate identity, launch new products and differentiate themselves from the competition.

Bell will spearhead Nyhus’ marketing service offering and comes to Nyhus with a decade of experience strategizing marketing campaigns for the built environment and consumer products. She’s also an expert in digital communications and social media. Throughout her career, Jonna has helped creative and private companies launch new products, programs and services that fit their brand and market needs; develop content strategy; establish and grow an online presence and social media strategy; grow corporate social responsibility; build identity in new markets; and establish new or refreshed brand identities.

With these two new additions, Nyhus will continue to provide premier services to regional, national and international clients through integrated communications and marketing campaigns. A nimble, creative agency with offices in Seattle and Washington, D.C., Nyhus Communications provides full-service public relations, public affairs, marketing and social media services to clients around the world. Nyhus’ expertise includes working with clients in a variety of industries including technology, life sciences, clean technology, financial services, and real estate and development.

January 31, 2012

Nyhus and Monument Announce Strategic Partnership

Monument Policy Group, a leading bipartisan government relations and strategic consulting firm, and Nyhus Communications, an award-winning strategic communications and advocacy firm, have formed a new partnership that will provide their respective clients with an expanded suite of complementary services.

In today’s 24/7 business and media world, companies need to integrate traditional and social media along with policy and lobbying efforts to be successful. By joining forces, Nyhus and Monument offer clients a robust combination of government relations, lobbying, strategic communications and advocacy expertise tailored to meet each client’s needs. The firms share offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle.