Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Strategic Communications Partner in Columbus
Steiner Public Relations is a high-performance communications and public affairs firm dedicated to delivering powerful results for select clients. With decades of experience in media relations, government affairs, and strategic communications, we specialize in navigating complex policy landscapes and shaping public discourse. Our team has successfully managed statewide ballot issue campaigns, crisis communications, and coalition-building initiatives, earning bipartisan support and measurable outcomes. We provide senior strategic counsel, message development, and reputation management services to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, universities, and trade organizations.Our expertise in editorial board preparation, opinion leader engagement, and campaign consulting has established us as a trusted advisor in Ohio's policy arena. Founded in 2011 by veteran communicator Curt Steiner, our firm combines deep political acumen with corporate consulting excellence to convert client ideas into realities. We maintain offices on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus, strategically positioned to influence public policy decisions.
Services
Media Relations
Government Affairs
Crisis Communications
Campaign Consulting
Message Development
Coalition Building
Reputation Management
Issue Management
Editorial Board Prep
Public Affairs Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in Ohio policy and media strategy
- Our team includes former Ohio State University senior vice president
- Proven success managing high-stakes ballot issue campaigns
- Bipartisan approach with relationships across political spectrums
- Specialized expertise in crisis communications and reputation management
Services
Media Relations
Our media relations specialists develop strategic outreach campaigns to shape public perception and secure favorable media coverage. We prepare clients for editorial board meetings, manage press inquiries, and coordinate media strategy across traditional and digital platforms. With decades of experience in Ohio's media landscape, we help organizations effectively communicate their messages to target audiences.
Government Affairs
We provide expert guidance on navigating Ohio's legislative and regulatory environment. Our services include policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and legislative strategy development. The firm maintains strong relationships with state lawmakers and government officials to advance client interests through informed advocacy and bipartisan coalition-building initiatives.
Crisis Communications
Our crisis communications team develops proactive response strategies for unexpected challenges. We help organizations manage public perception during controversies through coordinated media statements, stakeholder outreach, and reputation recovery plans. With experience handling high-profile ballot issues and corporate crises, we protect client interests through transparent, strategic communication.
Campaign Consulting
We specialize in managing statewide ballot issue campaigns with a proven track record of success. Services include message development, coalition building, and opposition research. Our firm has directed multi-million dollar campaigns on pharmaceutical pricing, marijuana legalization, and transportation funding, achieving decisive voter outcomes through data-driven strategies.
Message Development
Our message development experts craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. Through focus groups, opinion research, and stakeholder interviews, we identify key communication themes. We create consistent messaging frameworks for media outreach, policy advocacy, and organizational branding that maintain core values while adapting to changing environments.
People
Curt Steiner
CEO
Curt Steiner is CEO of Steiner Public Relations with 30+ years of experience in communications and government relations. Former Ohio State University senior vice president, he has advised Fortune 500 companies and statewide coalitions on media strategy and policy issues. His career spans roles as political strategist for Ohio governors and congressional leaders.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in public affairs, government relations, and strategic communications for healthcare, higher education, transportation, and energy sectors across Ohio.
How do you handle crisis communications?
Our crisis communications approach combines rapid response protocols, media strategy, and stakeholder outreach to protect client reputations during controversies.
Can you manage statewide ballot campaigns?
Yes, we have successfully directed multiple statewide ballot issue campaigns on pharmaceutical pricing, marijuana legalization, and transportation funding since 2004.
What sets you apart from other PR firms?
Our unique combination of political strategy experience, media relationships, and Ohio policy expertise delivers measurable results for complex public affairs challenges.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we represent national organizations needing strategic counsel for Ohio-specific initiatives while maintaining our Columbus-based operations.
