Public Relations

WITH PURPOSe

ABOUT US

The Scott Circle Communications Approach

At Scott Circle Communications, we help mission-driven organizations and causes make the world a better place. By keeping our focus on PR with a purpose, we empower nonprofits, associations, foundations, think tanks, corporate social responsibility programs and others to raise awareness and advocate for issues that matter.

SERVICES

Targeted for Impact

Scott Circle Communications delivers a full range of communications services customized to increase our clients’ visibility with key audiences in measurable ways. From advocacy campaigns to thought leadership, our savvy strategists combine a knack for crafting compelling stories with a proactive approach to sharing them.

The work we do raises awareness, activates influencers and changes the narrative on some of the country’s most pressing issues of the day.

CLIENTS

Who We’re Working With

When clients invest in public relations, they expect results—and Scott Circle Communications delivers. Our approach is customized and it starts with listening. Understanding our clients’ unique needs lets us create targeted messages and strategies proven to reach their audiences and goals.

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Testimonials

What They’re Saying

Scott Circle Communications is proactive, flexible and creative when it comes to client relationships. We are proud of our status as a certified woman-owned business, and gratified that most of our clients come to us through referrals – and stay with us because of our results.

client testimonials

“Scott Circle Communications were true partners on a time-sensitive matter. They excelled at listening, which led to understanding and built trust. By taking the time up front to learn about our priorities and concerns, Scott Circle Communications developed strategies that helped us reach our goals. In a rapidly-changing situation on the Hill, they were remarkably flexible and responsive. The Scott Circle Communications team understands the unique challenges nonprofits face and delivers results. Most importantly for anyone reading this, I would hire them again.”

- Tim Delaney, president and CEO of National Council of Nonprofits

“Scott Circle Communications is a top notch PR firm that created and implemented a communications strategy for Filmfest DC, the longest running film festival in the nation’s capital. They were true partners and helped us meet our goals of growing our audience and ticket sales year after year.”

- Tony Gittens, director of Washington DC International Film Festival

"In today’s constantly changing media environment, Scott Circle Communications helps our historic organization stay relevant by reacting to breaking news, advising on communications strategies and securing key interviews with national media outlets."

- Terry O’Neill, former president of the National Organization of Women

"The team at Scott Circle Communications was incredibly effective in positioning me as an expert on current events and trade-related issues. They constantly adapted their communications and media outreach strategy and quickly developed timely messaging, leveraging opportunities within the breaking news cycle. From securing interviews with national outlets like Wall Street Journal and Marketplace to placing op-eds in The Hill, they ensured that my voice was a part of a crowded conversation by elevating me as a thought leader whom media could call upon for valuable insight on a complex issue."
- Ambassador C. Donald Johnson, author of The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America

OUR TEAM

Experts, Insiders and Partners

Our top-notch team of innovative, creative communications professionals share a passion for doing good work that does good. We bring decades of public, private and nonprofit experience, extensive knowledge of current issues and players, and deep DC connections to all of our work. Clients view us as part of their team because we share their values and are invested in their success. And they trust us because we listen, give honest counsel and get results.

Team

LAURA GROSS

President

KELLIE MURPHY

Managing Director

SHARON SINGH

Vice President

ASHLEY THOMSON

Vice President

SUZANNE STRUGLINSKI

Director

ROBERT CONNER

Manager

MADELEINE KAPUSHY

Manager

ELIZABETH ONIBOKUN

Coordinator

AWARDS

Award-Winning & Women-Owned

SCC is an industry-leading, award-winning agency and proudly certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE).

Most of the time we focus on building buzz for our clients, but every once in a while, we stop to celebrate our own success. Here is a handful of our latest awards and honors.

Awards

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Our Latest News & Updates

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May 31, 2023

Team Expansion Provides More Expertise

May 31, 2023

Scott Circle Communications, recently listed in The Agency Elite Top 100 by PR News, made three new hires, added a new intern and promoted a team member in May. With this expanded capacity and expertise, SCC will offer more full-service communications services to its growing portfolio of mission-driven clients.

May 31, 2023

May 22, 2023

4th Annual Purpose Program Begins

May 22, 2023

We kicked off our fourth annual session of The Purpose PRogram on May 18. This is SCC’s signature pro bono service designed to help mission-driven organizations in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area tell their stories. Over the next six months, SCC staff will mentor representatives from three organizations on how to build a communication strategy and implement best practices to spread the word about the important work they do for our local community.

May 22, 2023

Nov 29, 2022

2023 Purpose PRogram Applications are Open

Nov 29, 2022

To celebrate Giving Tuesday, we are happy to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 Purpose PRogram! For the fourth year in a row, Scott Circle Communications is offering our no-cost public relations training to D.C. area nonprofits.

Since the Purpose PRogram launched, we have trained ten students - which means we have helped ten DC-area nonprofits elevate their profiles. That means these non-profits can help more people in our community. After our training, our students had the knowledge to:

Pitch local TV successfully
Place an OpEd in The Washington Post
Revamp a newsletter
Plus other communications successes!

Nov 29, 2022

Sep 22, 2022

SCC Named One of the Best Agencies in the U.S.

Sep 22, 2022

There’s a lot to celebrate at the Circle. We are so proud to be recognized with two more national recognitions from our peers. Not only has Influencer Marketing Hub named us one of the top 15 woman-owned and woman-led public relations firms, but we are thrilled to announce that we are now one of PR News’ 2023 Agency Elite Top 100 agencies in the country.

Sep 22, 2022

Jul 5, 2022

SCC Wins 2022 Bulldog Reporter Award

Jul 5, 2022

We are humbled to receive the 2022 Bronze Bulldog PR Award for Best Media Relations Campaign in recognition of our work for the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP). This prestigious honor, managed by the Bulldog Reporter, is the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists.

At Scott Circle Communications (SCC), it is our passion to tell stories that can change lives and have a positive impact on the world. We are privileged to work with clients who share this vision and it is an honor to help them achieve their goals. So, it’s particularly special when our work resonates and is recognized by peers in the communications industry.

Jul 5, 2022

Mar 31, 2022

Scott Circle Communications Named Top Certified WomenOwned Public Relations Agency for 2022

Mar 31, 2022

As a result of the work we have done—and continue to do every day for our clients—we are happy to say that we have been recognized as one of the top certified women owned agencies by Clutch for 2022. This award comes from the feedback and reviews our clients have submitted for our work in 2021.

As a result of our work for clients in 2021, Scott Circle Communications has also been named the number one women-owned PR firm on a top 100 list found on The Manifest. The fact that we not only count ourselves amongst this exclusive group but excel in it is a testament to both skills our public relations experts have built over the years and the support our clients grace us with year after year.

Mar 31, 2022

Nov 30, 2021

2022 Purpose PRogram Applications Now Open

Nov 30, 2021

As many of you know, our agency solely focuses on mission-driven work. So, on this Giving Tuesday, I am happy to announce that applications are now open for Scott Circle Communications' (SCC) annual Purpose PRogram! For the third year in a row, SCC will offer our no-cost training communications and public relations training to D.C. area nonprofits.

In 2022, our virtual curriculum and coaching will include monthly presentations and hands-on mentorship from SCC team members on the most important aspects of a strategic communications plan. Every selected nonprofit will leave this program with a communications plan and the tools to implement it.

Please share this information with anyone and any organization you think might benefit from this program.

Nov 30, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Five tips to become a thought-leader on LinkedIn

Nov 17, 2021

With more than 740 million active users in 2020, LinkedIn is the largest online professional network. If that alone isn't reason enough to join, the social media platform was recently found to be the most trusted social network, according to Insider.

We've seen an increase in the number of organizations and clients looking to establish themselves as thought-leaders on LinkedIn. The truth is that a thoughtful and best-practice-based page on LinkedIn is critical to building a trusted, engaging, and professional online presence. If you want to lead the pack—like many of your peers—there has never been a better time to take advantage of the platform's growing resources and establish yourself as an industry expert. You will, however, need to make sure you are doing it right if you want to reap the potential benefits.

If you're a thought-leader looking to create or optimize a LinkedIn profile, here are a few best-practice-based tips for success from our agency's social media experts.

Nov 17, 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Laura Gross And Scott Circle Communications: Empower Organizations With Innovative And Strategic Public Relations Solutions

Nov 4, 2021

Public relations (PR) like any other industry today is changing rapidly due to the digitalization and scope of digital marketing. That’s what many organizations miss when planning their strategies. PR is not direct marketing, but it helps to build the reputation and public image of the organization or an individual. In the era of digitization where new technologies are raising with every new dawn, it is a need for businesses to have a trustworthy, reliable, and visionary PR solution provider to accelerate their growth.

Laura Gross, a determined leader in the PR industry is transforming organizations with creative, scalable, and smart PR solutions through Scott Circle Communications (SCC).

Nov 4, 2021

Aug 17, 2021

Clutch Recognizes Scott Circle Communications as a Leading B2B Company in Washington D.C.

Aug 17, 2021

The Scott Circle Communications (SCC) team is pleased to announce that we were recently named as a leading B2B company by Clutch—an established ratings and reviews platform that helps companies find service providers that can compliment their needs.

Aug 17, 2021

Aug 16, 2021

Executive Positioning Takeaways From Kathy Hochul’s Press Debut

Aug 16, 2021

Scott Circle Communications President Laura Gross offers executive positioning takeaways from Kathy Hochul's press debut via PR News.

Aug 16, 2021

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The Purpose PRogram

Mission-Driven Philanthropy

At Scott Circle Communications our mantra is, how can we be helpful? The Purpose PRogram is one way we put our commitment to others in action – starting right here at home.

The Purpose PRogram is a professional development course that trains local DC/MD/VA-area nonprofits on how to grow their in-house communications skills and reach their own goals for making our community a better place. Find out more about how this free, customized program and one-on-one mentorship could help your organization fulfill its purpose.