A champagne tower at a Heron Agency client event
What We Do

The full funnel. One team.

Public Relations, Social Media, Influencer Relations, Advertising, Digital Marketing and Events, all under one roof. Every channel tells one story.

We know how to make clients money.

Heron Agency made its name as a Public Relations powerhouse. Over the years, we have become equally known for our Social Media, Influencer Relations, Advertising campaigns and buzz-worthy Events. We are a one-stop shop for fully integrated marketing strategies, with a full team of four to five people, junior to senior, on every account.

Our team of dynamic, creative strategists and business storytellers goes beyond glossy placements. We leverage our experience and relationships to develop strategic, integrated campaigns with results that affect your return on investment. Our attention to detail is why we have built a strong portfolio of long-term clients, media contacts and promotional partners. They know we deliver on what we say. Every time.

Our Services

Twelve ways to turn buzz into business.

01A Heron Agency client on a live morning-show set

Public Relations

Coverage that earns trust, from local newsrooms to CNN, The Today Show and The Wall Street Journal.

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02A restaurant dish styled for social content

Social Media

Content that earns attention and builds a community, turning followers into real customers.

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03Creators filming content at a Chicago lakefront event

Influencer Relations

We put your brand in front of the creators who actually move audiences, and turn reach into revenue.

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04A packed crowd at a Heron Agency client opening

Integrated Marketing

Research, partnerships, promotions and collateral that reach your audience where they already are.

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05Digital campaign work on a laptop

Digital Marketing

Media plans built for how people discover brands now: search, social, email and everywhere in between.

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06The Chicago Theatre marquee lit up at night

Advertising

Paid schedules placed nationwide, plus barter advertising with 50+ local media partners.

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07Costumed performers at a Heron Agency client activation

Events & Activations

We build the event, shape the guest list and counsel you on the VIP moments that move the needle.

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08Joe & The Juice product styled for a brand shoot

Brand Development

Your story, messaging and visual identity, developed through research and built to travel.

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09A reporter holding out microphones and a notebook for a statement

Crisis Communications

Response plans, spokesperson training and steady counsel when reputations shift in minutes.

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10Website layouts being reviewed on a desktop screen

Digital Strategy & SEO

Analytics, local search and AI visibility so your brand is the answer when people ask.

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11A camera on a gimbal during a brand shoot

Video Production

Brand films, b-roll and social cuts, planned strategically and produced in-house.

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12A website design on screen

Web Design & Development

Websites that show up in search, load fast and turn visitors into customers.

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Who We Serve

We specialize in lifestyle.

Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, corporate brands, nonprofits and celebrities. Because we are not in one niche category, our contacts span travel, business, hospitality, fashion and more, which lets us creatively pitch every facet of your business.

  • Hotels & Travel
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Entertainment & Theatre
  • Corporate
  • Nonprofit
  • Celebrity & Talent
  • Franchise & Retail
  • Health & Wellness
Let's Talk

Time to make your brand red hot.

Tell us about your brand, your goals and your timeline. A senior member of the Heron Agency team will be in touch within one business day.