We are ECPR Texas
ECPR Texas (formerly Elizabeth Christian Public Relations) is a public relations firm specializing in projects involving media relations, video production, legislative and grassroots efforts, digital marketing, event planning and crisis communications. We are dedicated to developing and delivering measurable communication strategies that align with our clients’ objectives.
If our clients’ businesses aren’t growing because of our work, we’re not doing our job.
History
ECPR was founded in 1995 by Elizabeth Christian. We grew over the next 25+ years from a couple of employees and a handful of clients to one of the largest public relations firms in Texas. In 2022, ECPR was acquired by long-time President Kristin Marcum. Following the acquisition, Marcum was named CEO. Christian remains involved in an Of Counsel role.
We are known for handling successful, results-oriented projects that employ a wide array of communication tools, including media outreach; digital campaigns, ranging from influencer engagement to web development and social media strategies and execution; community outreach, including coalition development; video production; crisis communications and ad buying, among others.
We have won numerous awards from public relations and community organizations. More importantly, many of our clients have been with us for years, a real mark of pride among our team.
Awards
2022
MarCom Gold Award
Strategic Communications | Media Relations/Publicity - Austin Board of REALTORS®
2022
Austin Business Journal – Women in Business
Kristin Marcum
2022
Telly Award Bronze
St. David's HealthCare: Celebrating Nurses
2018
MarCom Gold Award
Digital Marketing - MLS2ATX
2016
MarCom Gold Award
Nurse's Week Video for St. David's HealthCare
2016
ASSCIF Communications Awards
Audiovisual Production category for Texas Mutual Injured Worker Video
2016
Austin Woman Woman’s Way Business Award
Woman’s Way Award for Marketing/PR/Media
2015
Texas Lawyer
Best Public Relations Firm for the Legal Community in Austin and San Antonio
2015
Concordia University Excellence in Leadership Gala
Elizabeth Christian and Bruce Todd honored for their leadership in the Central Texas Community
2014
MarCom Platinum Award
LBJ Presidential Library's Civil Rights Summit
2014
MarCom Gold Award
Corporate Blog Presence
2014
MarCom Gold Award
TIBH Industries, Inc. Annual Report
2014
MarCom Gold Award
Texas Mutual Insurance Company Driver Safety Campaign
2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Finalist, Executive Leadership Award
2012
Best Places to Work
Named a Best Places to Work by the Austin Business Journal
2011
Texas Public Relations Association Silver Spur Award
Awarded for “Samsung Celebrates Expansion with Charitable Gift” in the One-Time Event Category
2011
Texas Public Relations Association Silver Spur Award
Awarded for “Austin Voters Approve Construction of Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake” in the Advocacy Category
2011
Texas Public Relations Association Silver Spur Award
Awarded for “K & N Management and the Malcolm Baldrige Award: How to Boost Your Corporate Image With a Prestigious Award” in the Corporate Relations-Corporate Image Category
2009
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Named Elizabeth Christian a "Woman of Distinction." The award celebrates women of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
2008
MarCom Creative Platinum Award
Awarded for Tribute to Lady Bird Johnson pro bono work
2008
MarCom Creative Gold Award
Awarded for Texas Radiological Society brochure
2008
MarCom Creative Gold Award
Awarded for TIBH Annual Report
2008
MarCom Creative Honorable Mention
Awarded for "Concordia University Moves to New Campus" publicity campaign
2008
MarCom Creative Honorable Mention
Awarded for Texas Supreme Court Justice Harriet O'Neill opinion editorial for Texas Access to Justice Commission
2008
Texas Public Relations Association Best of Texas Award
Awarded for "The Exelon Briefing Book" in the Special Writing Project Category
2008
