Media Theory

Founded in 2008 and based in Washington DC, Media Theory is a boutique public relations and digital communications firm operating from a small, senior team rather than a large staff. Its work centers on complex global causes, international political advocacy, legal disputes, and reputation management for organizations and individuals under scrutiny. Much of its client base comes through referrals from law firms and other professional services firms, and its engagements have spanned a think tank, a federal health agency, diplomatic communications, an international law firm, and high-net-worth individuals requiring reputation support. The firm describes work across five continents and multiple languages and markets. The firm's declared services include media relations, social media strategy, reputation management, multimedia production, and podcast consulting, alongside broader capabilities in SEO, event management, web design and development, and affiliate marketing. Its media relations work focuses on earned media strategy and press placement with journalists and editors, with described placements in outlets such as the Washington Post, New York Times, and NBC News. Reputation management work combines digital presence strategy, SEO, and narrative control for clients facing scrutiny. Social media services involve building targeted campaigns and online communities across platforms, while multimedia production covers video, digital design, and content built around specific communications objectives. Podcast consulting extends to concept development, production, and distribution strategy for organizations building an audio presence. The firm positions its approach around direct senior involvement and fast-moving engagement on each project.