The holidays are looking a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate! From virtual cooking classes and over-the-top pop-up bars to outdoor mini holiday markets and special holiday coffee blends for sale, dance classes and more, we’ve...
If this feels like Déjà vu, you are not alone. New COVID-19 restrictions have hit our restaurants including a citywide ban on indoor dining, that will be implemented on Friday. Now more than ever, they need our help. We have rounded up some of our favorites that have...
2020 has already been quite the year, but its also the year Heron Agency turns 20! Our team is thrilled to ring our 20th anniversary by celebrating receiving the PR NEWS Agency Elite Top 100 “It List” Award. This prestigious award is a highly sought-after designation...
From delicious to-go grilled kebab kits to enjoying cocktails and spectacular views from one of Chicago’s newest rooftop bars and more, we’ve rounded up some of the best happenings and offers for Labor Day weekend this year. Whether Chicagoans are going on a...
by Gianna Fontana What a year we’re having — from global pandemics to murder hornets, tornadoes and just about everything in between, we meant what we said in our recent Instagram post: sometimes we’re ready to throw up the holiday decorations and fast forward!...
My Virtual Experience as an Intern at Heron Agency By: Regan Lee This summer was unlike any other summer. The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented, I was sent home from college early, and I had an internship for the first time. I was worried the internship was not...
Heron Agency, one of the nation’s leading, award-winning lifestyle communications agencies, announced today the addition of a new fleet of digital and creative services to accompany their existing portfolio of integrated communications services. The entrepreneurial...
As the Director of Social Media for Heron Agency, one of my least favorite things is to hear a business owner say, “My (insert family/friend here) is on Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn, and they manage my social channels!” Let’s be honest, knowing how to post a picture on...
And just like that, July is here in the Chi. If you have agreed to plan this year’s festivities but don’t even know where to begin, leave it to us. From bottomless mimosas to kick start your 4th celebrations to grilling kits for the ultimate cookout, we have rounded...
By now, we’ve all learned that in times like these, there is no choice but to be flexible and adapt to new environments. As states progress (and in some cases, regress) in their reopening phases, one thing is certain- major gatherings, such as events, concerts,...
With restaurants and bars able to open for indoor dining tomorrow, Friday, June 26, in accordance with the city guidelines, we have rounded up some Chicago favorites that are safely welcoming guests back within their walls. Whether diners are looking to enjoy Latin...
Graduation celebrations are looking much different than originally anticipated, but such a wonderful accomplishment still deserves and equally awesome celebration. From decor with a real “wow factor” to delicious meals to make things extra special,...
Heron Agency Listed amongst Clutch’s Top Crisis Communication PR Firms for 2020We are honored to share that we have been recognized by Clutch as one of the world’s best crisis communication PR firms for 2020. Amanda Finn called us from Clutch’s offices in the heart of...
While we are once again met with a special holiday while staying safe at home, local businesses and major brands alike have put their heads and hearts into developing special Mother’s Day offerings to make celebrating the lovely ladies in your life extra special this...
By Zoe Doane As I sit at home on the last day of my internship with Heron Agency, I want to reflect on my time at this amazing agency over the past four months. Even with the sudden and unexpected change our world has experienced in the last few months, social...
By: Noreen Heron As a publicist working in the hospitality space for many years, I have navigated hundreds of crisis situations on behalf of clients, but never have I seen a crisis like Covid-19. With no road map, companies are trying to navigate their response in...
In these uncertain times, not being able to come together with loved ones has made things especially challenging. Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, in order to connect as many families as possible while visiting is not an option, is currently accepting...
As we’re all doing our part to stay home and keep one another safe, we are now finding ourselves with two holidays in the midst of it all: Easter and Passover. These can (and should) still be celebrated with special moments such as sharing a delicious...
