BRANSTORM Capabilities
Founded in 2006, BRANSTORM is the brainchild of PR and marketing communications veteran, Colleen Brannan. With 35+ years of combined agency and client-side experience at national agencies, large corporations, niche consultancies, and her own firm, Brannan is known for her creativity, candor, connections, and unstoppable moxie. A self-proclaimed generalist, bold thinker, and quick study, with a passion for big ideas and measurable results, BRANSTORM’s mission is to provide strategic creativity.
Strategy
- Research & Planning
- Program & Campaign Development
- Issue and Reputation Management
- Company and Individual Brand Audits
- Crisis Counsel & Communications
- Brainstorm & Meeting Facilitation
Marketing
- Experiential
- Cause
- Event
- Social Media (X, Linkedin, Instagram)
Writing & Editing
- Bylined and Ghost-Written Articles
- Press Releases, Media Advisories, Fact Sheets, Pitch Letters, Media Kits
- Key Messages, Position Statements
- Website Content
- Employee Communications
Earned Media
- News Creation
- Media Relations and Strategy
- Story Development and Pitching at Local, Regional, and National Levels
- Training and Interview Preparation
- Serve as Company Spokesperson
Sponsorships & Alliances
- Identifying, Negotiating & Maximizing Relevant Partnerships
- Measuring and Merchandising Return on Investment
- Community Engagement
Business Development
- Competitive Analysis
- Presentation Content and Design
- Coaching
- Prospecting/Outreach
- Secret Shopping
- Brand Audits
“When it comes to negotiating value for your investment dollars, brainstorming concepts for an event that will pack the house, securing media coverage, or identifying new partner associations, you can count on Colleen Brannan to work her magic. For the past five years, her firm (BRANSTORM) has brought us creative new strategies to stay ahead of our competitors and pushed our thinking on thought leadership topics and events that bring value to the community. If you are looking for someone who will leverage her network on your behalf and be a creative PR professional, Colleen is one of a kind.”
Cheryl Richards
Former CEO & Founding Regional Dean – Northeastern University
Let’s Make Things Happen
Contact us to discuss how we can help elevate your brand.