DEVENEY

DEVENEY brings public relations, digital marketing and creative services together in one agency, with offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and West Palm Beach, Florida. John Deveney started the firm in November 1996 after leaving a job at another agency, and he still leads it as president.

Services

• Public relations: media relations and strategic communication for organisations and brands.
• Crisis communication: planning and on-the-ground handling of communication when something goes wrong.
• Digital marketing: campaigns that improve a client's reach and presence online.
• Creative services: brand storytelling and design work produced alongside the PR and digital teams.
• Tailored strategy: a measurable plan built around each client's goals rather than a fixed package.

Who it works with

The agency's specialist areas are healthcare, higher education, tourism and hospitality, along with crisis response. Its founder led on-site communications after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Key facts

• Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana, with a second office in West Palm Beach, Florida
• Founded: 1996
• Founder: John Deveney, who holds ABC and APR credentials and is a Fellow of PRSA and IABC
• Networks: member of PRConsultants Group and The Worldcom Group, which give it national and international reach
• Recognition: its founder has received twelve IABC Gold Quill awards