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ECPR Texas is one of the largest award-winning public relations firms in Texas

ECPR Texas is one of the largest public relations firms in Texas. An Austin-based communications firm known for projects that make a positive difference, ECPR Texas specializes in media relations, digital marketing, video production, coalition building and grassroots efforts, event planning and crisis communications.

Formerly Elizabeth Christian Public Relations, ECPR Texas was founded by Elizabeth Christian in 1995 and acquired by Kristin Marcum, a long-time employee and the firm’s president, in March 2022.

ECPR Texas is dedicated to developing and delivering measurable communication strategies that align with our clients’ objectives.

We are dedicated to developing and delivering measurable communication strategies that align with our clients’ objectives.

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How to change the business landscape and the conversation around corporate social responsibility

It can seem daunting to break through the noise, both metaphorically and literally, of SXSW. This is where ECPR Texas can offer our local knowledge, leverage our connections, and help plan and execute a winning strategy to ensure your organization makes the most out of SXSW.

How to break through the noise at SXSW 2023

Texas Library Association

The Texas Library Association is the largest state library association in the country representing over 5,000 librarians with a mission to unite and amplify the voices of the library community through advocacy, education and intentional equity, diversity and inclusion.

Austin Chamber of Commerce

In March 2021, ECPR received a phone call from the Austin Chamber of Commerce looking for a couple of months of media relations help as they searched for a new internal communications lead. Given ECPR’s close relationship with the Chamber, we were happy to help one of the most valued and respected organizations in the region bridge the gap for a few months.

Founder-owned, Austin-based PR firm sells to longtime president after 27 years

AUSTIN, Texas—Elizabeth Christian Public Relations (ECPR), an Austin-based public relations firm led by Elizabeth Christian since its founding in 1995, has been acquired by longtime firm president Kristin Marcum.

MLS2ATX to Austin FC a winning campaign

Long before Austin FC became a reality—much less a western conference finalist—and before season tickets sold out in record time, having a Major League Soccer club in Austin was just a dream. It took years of strategy, planning, communications and community collaboration, and ECPR Texas was honored to be a part of the bigger team that helped make our city’s first major league franchise a reality. Here’s how we did it.

How major league soccer came to Austin | The story of Austin FC

It’s incredible to look back and see how our local campaign to bring Major League Soccer to Austin grew into the city’s first full-fledged major league sports team, and one complete with pyrotechnics, famous celebrity owners and all the hoopla and fanfare that accompanies pro sports.

Texas Access to Justice Foundation

ECPR has worked with the Foundation to increase awareness for the Texas Legislature to create additional funding streams for civil legal aid. To further the effort, ECPR has organized several press conferences at the Capitol with leaders of the Access to Justice community, members of the Texas Supreme Court and Texas legislative leaders.

Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Texas Mutual is on a mission to make Texas a safer, more productive place to work. ECPR works with the company to promote a message of workplace safety using several communication tools, including video.

How to measure social media and digital marketing impact in 2023

ECPR Texas has a team of experienced public relations and digital public relations experts that have spent years designing and implementing digital campaigns to amplify messages and persuade audiences. These are the top three ways to improve your return on investment when it comes to social media and digital campaigns.