We make CONNECTIONS.

We make CONNECTIONS.

We start CONVERSATIONS.

We start CONVERSATIONS.

We grow BRANDS.

We grow BRANDS.

About

MKE Communications is an Atlanta-based public relations consultancy that specializes in direct-to-consumer marketing. We help companies tell stories, start conversations and build influential relationships. Our specialty is working with brands that help consumers fulfill their passion for living the Good Life – those in the House & Home, Hospitality and Travel industries.

Meet Mary Eitel

Capabilities

After working for more than 20 years with Fortune 500s, start-ups, and everything in between, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to approach communications challenges. We bring ingenuity, tenacity and creativity to every assignment. Moving markets and mindshare in your favor is our goal. Our services include:

Communications Audits
Product Positioning
Message Creation
Consumer Insights
Communications Planning

Communications Planning

Building integrated communications plans that are strategic and differentiate you from the competition.

Audience Analysis
Editorial Planning
Engagement Strategies
Asset Creation
Content Strategy

Content Strategy

A roadmap for creating and sharing high-value content that amplifies your brand and deepens engagement with core consumers.

Influencer Identification
Relationship Management
Content Promotion & Tracking
Influencer Engagement

Influencer Engagement

Partnering with digital influencers to increase visibility and reach.

Audience Assessment
Listening Programs
Activation Plans
Content Creation
Social Channel Management
Social Media Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Listening, analyzing and engaging with the audiences and influencers who matter most.

Trade Shows & Sales Meetings
Product launches
Promotions
Event Management

Event Management

Creating brand experiences that inform, entertain, and drive customer engagement.

Pitch Materials
Online Press Rooms
Contact Lists
Spokesperson Training
Media Relations

Media Relations

Working with journalists and news sources to generate exposure for products and services.

Work

We’ve enjoyed working with some of the leading consumer brands in Atlanta and across the globe. Here are a few of our current and past partners.

Hospitality & Real Estate

Dynamo Brewing
Hello Monty Bar and Restaurant
Atlantic Station
Town at Trilith
Watercolor
Beaches of South Walton

House & Home

Char-Broil
SABER Grills
Rheem Manufacturing
Tempur-Pedic
LaneVenture

Sports & Entertainment

HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports
Philips Arena
FSU College of Motion Picture Arts
Planet Hollywood

  • "We considered Mary and MKE to be a true extension of our team. During our time together, they liaised with everyone from our company’s leadership team to our main media contacts thoughtfully. I was confident they were making the right recommendations that would advance my company’s objectives. The rapport we built with MKE was unmatched; we really enjoyed working with each other, which is not to be underestimated."

    - Lindsey Ford, Manager, Communications + Events, Rheem Manufacturing

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with Mary for years on multiple programs. Having worked with dozens of grilling and food brands and their PR teams over the last decade, I can say MKE easily stands out as the most effective at recruiting talent and managing brand campaigns. Mary knows how to arrange that perfect match between the company's message and the talent's strengths, personality, and skills."

    - Chris Grove, cookbook author and blogger @ Nibble Me This

  • "It has been a pleasure working with MKE. They produced excellent PR, social media, and cohesive communication/content marketing strategies for me. They created a best-in-class Blogger Program which garnered national attention, delivered 30%+ increase in web visitors, 11% improvement in time spent on CharBroil.com, and 32% growth of aided brand awareness. The MKE team is professional, competent, and effective."

    - CMO Michelle Zeller, former VP of Marketing for Char-Broil

  • "I've worked with dozens if not 100's of PR/marketing professionals over the years as a blogger and social influencer and Mary Eitel is the best of the bunch. She perfectly balances the needs of the brand with the influencer so that all boats rise and everyone has a smile when the project is done."

    - Scott Gregory Thomas, blogger @ GrillinFools

  • “We’ve worked with MKE a few times and they are always so responsive and helpful with all campaign needs. They facilitate all of the moving parts with great patience and efficiency -- we’d work with them again and again.”

    - Chris & Julia Marcum, ChrisLovesJulia.com (2018’s Best Renovation Blog by Domino Magazine)

  • “I've had the privilege and pleasure of being a client of Mary’s across multiple consumer brands in the lawn & garden marketplace over 15 years. Mary and her team are wicked-smart, tenacious, results-orientated, and breakthrough thinkers.”

    - Rob Schwing, former GM of Saber Grills

Connect

[email protected]
678-733-1535