catalyst: {noun}
An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action
Catalyst Communications Group is a Tampa-based boutique media relations consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for clients seeking representation at the local, state and national level. But unlike others, the Catalyst team brings decades of experience working both in the news media as journalists and with media outlets as public relations directors. That critical experience gives Catalyst the unique insight and understanding of what news outlets want and need when considering or pursuing a story.
Additionally, the relationships Catalyst has built with reporters and producers around the country helps its clients achieve greater success. And the relationships Catalyst maintains with the media is just as important as the relationships it maintains with its clients.
PRESTON RUDIE
FOUNDER & CEO
We can help take you to the next level
Media relations
Catalyst has extensive and almost unrivaled experience dealing with local media. Our team has worked for decades on both sides: in the news media and in public relations.
Nationally, Catalyst has worked with 60 Minutes, HBO’s Vice, arranged editorial meetings with both local editorial boards including the Tampa Bay Times and the former Tampa Tribune, but also with national newspapers like the Washington Post, New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Catalyst can manage, facilitate and oversee any size media event. Our team has experience working with universities, political figures, private entities and government organizations. From brainstorming, to planning and execution, we’re a one stop shop for all your media event needs.
Catalyst’s wide-ranging services include venue selection, credentials, security, press conference logistics, press kits, and every detail in between to create a professional, effective media event.
public affairs
Catalyst has extensive government experience and strong relationships with officials at the local, state and federal level.
Prior to starting Catalyst, Preston Rudie worked for a member of Congress and worked side-by-side not only with the Tampa Bay and Florida congressional delegation, but engaged with local and state officials on a daily basis.
If your goal is to connect with policymakers, the government relationships our firm has developed over the years can you give your company or project a major competitive advantage.
media training
Catalyst’s portfolio of clients who have benefited from our comprehensive media training includes CEOs, business owners, non-profit directors and elected officials. We help our clients get comfortable dealing with reporters by working on tone, posture, facial expressions, expectations, message and learning about the target audience.
With two decades of experience as a reporter, Catalyst founder Preston Rudie has a great deal of insight into what his clients should prepare for and expect before talking with a journalist whether it be a local interview on T.V., radio or for print, or a live national interview on a major network like CNN or FOX News.
crisis management
Being prepared with a team of professionals is critical in the event of an emergency or crisis. Catalyst Communications Group can immediately mobilize to handle a crisis of any magnitude.
We can manage media, issue statements, develop a damage control strategy and provide reputation management as needed. You can rest easy knowing we have the experience and the staffing to handle whatever crisis situation may arise.
sOCIAL MEDIA
Catalyst Communications Group has extensive experience working with medium and large companies on social media strategies and tactics.
We understand the complex nature of social media and the integral relationship it has with the community, traditional media, trending news and current events for the most successful application through educated and informed methods.
“Success is sweet but the secret is sweat.”
The CATALYST advantage
We proactively find opportunities to share your story, show you its reach and track advertising value equivalency of press coverage on air and online.
