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Communication Strategies That Build Credibility and Trust

For more than 20 years, we have expertly led public relations and public affairs campaigns and projects for public and private school systems, universities, government entities and not-for-profits.

We're Here to Tell Your Story

Behr Communications is a public relations, public affairs firm specializing in communications for school districts, local governments, universities and educational for-profits. Our focus has been on developing strategic communications, crisis and issues communications, digital strategies and social media for large and small organizations and institutions. Our goal is to build relationships through traditional and digital communications that increase awareness, build trust and support and enhance reputation. Our work has won numerous awards from the Public Relations Society of America, Publicity Club of Chicago and the Illinois and National and School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).cc

Services

We develop communication strategy plans and audits. We provide counsel to educational leaders on crises and issues large and small, emerging or immediate. We write, create and tell stories through print, video and photography. We create and manage social media campaigns. We create stunning designs and materials. We redesign and rethink websites. We facilitate stakeholder engagements to better inform decisions and keep audiences involved. We offer a comprehensive suite of communication services to engage your audience, build credibility and enhance understanding and support.  Our expertise:

Crisis Management

Control

When a crisis surfaces, we help you control and manage the message and help protect and defend an individual or organization. We have more than three decades of identifying and commanding a smoldering issue and managing the communications of a full-blown crisis.

Media Relations

Accuracy

We help you lead proactive and reactive media relations efforts and help you ensure accuracy and consistency in the coverage. We prepare media statements and messages, press releases, byline articles and media alerts.

Social Media Management & Coaching

Connect

As social media grows exponentially, we use the right tools at the right time to help create meaningful connections and support through social media. We design your social media plan, set up your social media or help manage your day-to-day social channels to reach and engage your audience.

Communication Plans & Audits

Leverage

Great communications start with a solid strategy. We help you leverage your communications with an overarching strategy and tactics. That way you can integrate the best tools and messages for your organization and your audience in order to gain support.

Traditional Communications

Relevance

Newsletters, speech writing, annual reports, brochures. We write and design compelling communications with the right words, images and forums that tell your story, help shape public opinion and create meaningful connections.

Website Development & Content Management

Engaging

We help you map out and develop content for your website that matches your brand, your goals and the needs of your audience.

Interim Staffing For Onsite Communication Office

Dependability

We know the ropes, the fast-paced environment and the ever-changing landscape of social media, public relations, school PR and government relations. We can serve remotely or onsite for short or long-term engagements.

Referendum Planning

Advocacy

We help you plan and implement an informational campaign that focuses on your school district’s needs. We also have the deep experience that has given us the political chops to manage an advocacy referendum campaign.

About Us

Founded by Faith Behr, Behr Communications is a boutique firm focused on the education and government sector. Faith Behr’s expertise in media strategy and crisis communications led her from journalism to communications director for a large high school system to establishing Behr Communications. There she has managed high profile crises such as school violence, legal challenges and wide-spread protests to developing referendum campaigns and managing the changing landscape of social media and digital communications.

“You only have one chance to tell your story”

Trusted by Clients Large and Small

(Case studies and portfolio available upon request)

  • Ball Foundation
  • Butler School District 53
  • Glenbrook High School District 225
  • Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago
  • Career Vision
  • City of Wilmette
  • Concordia University
  • DePaul University
  • Downers Grove High School District 99
  • Hinsdale School District 181
  • Northbrook School District 27
  • Indian Prairie School District 204
  • LearningRx Brain Training
  • Lyons Township District 204
  • Loyola University
  • Village of Gilberts
  • Naperville School District 203
  • North Shore District 112
  • Hinsdale High School District 86
  • Proviso Township District 209
  • The Reading Tree
  • Evanston School District 65
  • Glenbard School District 87
  • Glenview School District 34
  • Village of Bensenville
Client Testimonials
“Faith Behr is a rock star. She is a talented and experienced communications professional who effectively helps her clients celebrate their achievements and weather their crisis.”
“Behr Communications’ work is outstanding and advice and counsel was invaluable”
“Faith Behr is strategic, an exceptional listener, a great advocate and creative tactician.”
“Behr Communications serves as our small school district's public relations firm with creativity, skill and passion.”
“We have worked with Behr Communications on numerous communications and crisis communications projects and highly recommend them as a teaming partner. They possess the expertise, experience, creativity and flexibility to react to the immense challenges of a moving target.”
“Your calm demeanor was just what we needed in a crisis. This, combined with your premier skill set, allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief and know that you are a trusted advisor that can be counted upon.”
"We called Faith as we were simultaneously contending with the pandemic and public relations issues and needed support and counsel. Faith brought her depth of experience and calm demeanor to help us in a time of tremendous need. She quickly assessed the organization's needs, became a valued member of our team, and determined the communications we needed. I am eternally grateful for Faith’s support."
"Her value to our organization was immense as she not only branded and positioned our school district as an innovative, premiere organization centered on students, but helped move our strategic direction further."
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Behr Communications

Phone: (630) 430-8556
Email: info@behrcommunications.com

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