15 Years of Brandstory Communications

Brandstory Communications Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Storytelling for Our Clients

Fifteen years ago, Brandstory Communications set out to do something radically different in the world of public relations. In 2026, as we celebrate 15 years in business, that difference is exactly why clients across the country—and around the world—continue to trust Brandstory with their most important stories.

If you’re looking for a traditional public relations firm, we aren’t for you.

If you’re looking for earned media, strategic storytelling, impactful video production with communications professionals who think like reporters, welcome to Brandstory.

Our Owner and Operator JP Hervis says, “15 years in business isn’t about longevity—it’s about trust. Every year, every client, every journalist, and every story represents a relationship built on credibility, hard work, and earned results. We didn’t build Brandstory by chasing trends. We built it by practicing journalism and putting our clients’ stories first.”

A National Leader in Media Relations and Brand Journalism

Brandstory Communications is the premier media relations and brand journalism firm in the country. Our work sits at the intersection of publicity, storytelling, and modern news strategy—helping brands, law firms, nonprofits, and organizations connect with audiences in a way advertising simply can’t.

We specialize in:

• Publicity/media coverage
• Media interview training
• Crisis communications
• Branding through storytelling
• Video production

At the core of everything we do is brand journalism—the art of telling authentic, compelling stories that journalists want to cover and target audiences (customers) want to follow and will trust.

We’re Not PR People. We’re Reporters.

What truly sets Brandstory apart is our leadership.

Our team is made up of experienced, award-winning former journalists with over three decades of combined experience in newsrooms across the country. We don’t pitch stories—we build them the way reporters do, grounded in news value, relevance, and impact.

We act as our clients’ brand journalists, developing narratives that are:

• Creative and compelling
• Timely and topical
• Built for today’s mobile, on-demand consumer

This approach creates an ongoing, credible story that lives across earned media and owned media, rather than a one-off press hit.

A Modern Marketing Strategy Built Like a Newsroom

Today’s most effective marketing strategies don’t look like traditional advertising—they look like a 24-hour news network focused entirely on the topics that matter to your business or organization and target audience.

Brandstory helps clients:

• Identify newsworthy storylines
• Develop authoritative messaging
• Respond confidently during crises
• Build long-term media visibility and trust

With our newsroom experience, we don’t just execute these strategies—we teach them, empowering clients to become confident, credible voices in their industries.

Award-Winning Excellence in Public Relations and Video Production

Over the past 15 years, Brandstory Communications has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in public relations, media strategy, and video storytelling, including:

• 4 Telly Awards for video production
• Communicator Award for video excellence
• Clio Award for Public Relations
• Daily Business Review “Best of” Hall of Fame – Public Relations Firm Category
• 5-Time Daily Business Review “Best of” Winner – Public Relations Firm Category
• 3-Time South Florida Business Journal “Top PR Agency”
• Several personal accolades for our staff

These honors reflect not just creative execution, but measurable impact—earned media placements, reputational growth, and stories that drive real change.

“From day one, Brandstory was built on the belief that brands deserve the same thoughtful, ethical storytelling as the news itself. Fifteen years later, that belief hasn’t changed” says Hervis, a longtime award winning news journalist. He adds, “we’re still journalists at heart, and we’re proud to use our expertise to help bring to the forefront the stories they may have never been told otherwise and the stories that can make a difference for our clients and their communities. “

Serving Clients Nationwide and Around the World

From South Florida to media markets across the United States—and overseas—Brandstory Communications serves clients who understand the value of credibility, visibility, and trust.

Our clients don’t want noise.
They want newsworthiness.
They want connection.
They want stories that matter.

 

 

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter of Brandstory

The future is even more exciting than the past, says Hervis. He adds, “consumers using AI as a search engine has increased the value of real publicity for all brands because of how the technology delivers search results. We are also expanding our video production services which includes the growth of our Legal Case Videos division.”

As we celebrate 15 years of Brandstory Communications, we’re more committed than ever to the principles that built our firm:

• Journalism over spin
• Strategy over tactics
• Story over slogan
• Continued to commitment to our relationships with members of news media around the world

“Most of our growth has come through referrals and long-term relationships, and that tells me we’re doing our job the right way—by our work ethic, focus on truth, making a difference,  and delivering real results” says Hervis. 

We welcome the opportunity to discuss our unique approach to media relations and video production—and how it may be the perfect fit for your business, organization, or cause.

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