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Mekky Media:
The Chicago PR Agency That Gets Brands Seen

Mekky Media is an award-winning Chicago PR agency founded in 2016 by former Fox-TV Chicago senior producer Michelle Mekky. We earn press coverage, train executives for the camera, and manage crisis communications for brands from startups to Abt Electronics, Primark, and Giordano’s.

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Mekky Media PR Services in Chicago

PR </br> Strategy

PR
Strategy

Mekky Media builds a PR strategy for your brand that is focused on earning media exposure with your top target outlets.

Content </br>Creation

Content
Creation

Professional writers and former journalists come together to craft compelling content for your brand and leadership. Whether it’s press releases, newsletters and web copy, or opeds and bylines we work with you to capture your voice and tell your story.

Event </br> Promotion

Event
Promotion

From large galas to grand openings, trade shows to product launches, we’ve done it all. We can help ensure your event is newsworthy and garners the attention it deserves.

Media </br> Training

Media
Training

As former broadcast journalists, our expertise includes preparing clients with a specialized approach to ensure they are comfortable no matter what type of interview they may face. We go beyond media and also train on public speaking, speech delivery and presentation training.

Influencer Engagement

Influencer Engagement

Skilled influencers are specialists in their fields, creating customized, curated content that resonates. We strategically recommend and facilitate unique, individualized partnerships for our clients.

Crisis Communication

Crisis Communication

In order to prepare for or respond to a crisis, our team of seasoned communications experts will develop a crisis management plan, identify potential vulnerabilities and craft effective messaging tailored to your needs.

Why Brands Choose Mekky Media

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Winning
PR Experts Dedicated to Your Success

Our Mission: Press That Moves the Business

Mekky Media’s mission is to earn every client the coverage that moves their business, and it shows. We give every client our best, and it shows. We are widely recognized by our peers in the industry for our work, innovation and culture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to achieving a high level of excellence in all we do, and celebrate the wins we accomplish in the world of media and beyond.

The Core Values Behind Mekky Media’s PR Work

Our company values are the backbone of Mekky Media Relations, providing a foundation for all that we do. They support our vision and shape our culture. Our approach and every business decision we make are aligned with these core values.

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PR Experts Dedicated to Your Success
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Our team consists of former journalists and passionate professionals from the best PR firms in the country who work with relentless drive to achieve success for clients who all have one thing in common – a good story.

Our Team

Michelle Mekky
Founder & CEO
Michelle Mekky
Carleigh Rinefierd
Vice President
Carleigh Rinefierd
Bill
Rossi
Chief Operating Officer
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David Viggiano
Media Relations Director
David Viggiano
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Testimonials

5.0 Rating from all Clients

“I have had the pleasure of working with Mekky Media for nearly a year as we have worked towarding rebranding our company, and their team has helped bring our marketing communications to a new level. MMR learned the nuances of our business and our objectives for the rebrand very quickly, and set about developing a comprehensive media strategy to reach our desired customer segments. They have done a fantastic job obtaining coverage from both mainstream and targeted media outlets; when we have deployed staff for media interviews, MMR has thoroughly prepared them with key talking points and nuances about each specific reporter. The concept of public relations is very new to our company, and the MMR team has greatly impressed our executive team with their insights and deep subject matter expertise. I feel that Mekky Media is a true partner to our marketing team and fully invested in our company’s success.”

— Andy DeMotte
Senior Vice President, Marketing, ABOC

“Mekky Media is more than just a PR firm—they are dedicated partners committed to our success. Their deep understanding of our business needs and objectives, along with their collaborative approach, resulted in over 2 million media impressions within eight months. With placements in top industry publications and national media, they exceeded expectations. The team was hands-on from the strategic planning phase through the execution of each pitch, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to every step. I would recommend Michelle, Rachel, and the entire Mekky Media team to any organization looking for an effective and engaging PR partnership.”

— Nicole Ettenhofer
Vice-President, Growth & Strategy
George Street Photo & Video

“Mekky Media Relations is more than a PR agency that delivers amazing results. Every team member is a business partners who cares about your business as if it was theirs. We’re thankful for their wise strategic counsel and flawless execution as it has ensured Red Bull to be covered everywhere in the Midwest and beyond. Thank you MMR team for the hundreds of media hits and for being the best in the biz to be in the PR trenches with.”

— Luis Castello Gonzalez
Red Bull North America

“Mekky Media is nothing short of fantastic! If you want to generate PR for your product, your story, or to support the non profit that deserves a voice, then you need Michelle and her team on your side.”

— Wealth Management Group

“Michelle and her team have gotten to know our business inside out and have found innovative ways to get our name out there - whether through traditional media, social media or events - so we can reach and serve new customers.”

—ABT Electronics

“Thanks to the Mekky Media Relations team for providing their top-notch media training. Before the media training, the Niles-Maine District Library Public Relations & Marketing team would go into reactive mode when faced with a crisis. After learning about working with the media and crisis communication, our team now has the tools to effectively plan and execute our message. We would highly recommend Mekky Media Relations!”

— Sasha Vasilic
Public Relations & Marketing, Niles-Maine District Library

“I have been working with the Mekky Team for a couple of years now, and there are just good things I can say about them. They are professional, communicative, supportive, and always available. Mekky helped us craft a PR strategy to position the company on the map regarding Marketing & Technology with press releases and connecting us with industry leaders. I would highly recommend Mekky to anyone looking to expand their brand awareness. It felt like they were part of the internal company team!”

— Ana Aragon
White Shark Media
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    3033 N Clark St, Suite 23
    Chicago, IL 60657

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