our services
Maroon PR provides a comprehensive range of services to help businesses and organizations effectively communicate their brand stories and drive business growth. We utilize a three-fold approach of Earned, Owned, and Paid media with a focus on personalized strategies and innovative methods.
Earned
Media coverage or exposure gained through promotional efforts that are not paid for or owned by your business or organization.
owned
Content and channels that your brand or organization has full control over. This includes assets such as websites, blogs, social media profiles, email newsletters, etc.
paid
Exposure for your business or organization that is strategically purchased. This includes paid advertising, search engine marketing, social media ads, influencer marketing and more to reach your target audience.
Core Industries Served
Nonprofit & HEALTHCARE
Maroon Cares unites our efforts in both nonprofit and healthcare sectors to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Hospitality
Maroon Gathers focuses on our strength in the world of hospitality. From restaurants, bars and festivals to hotels and spas to hospitality and spirit brands we use public relations tactics to tell their story and drive traffic.
Sports
Maroon Plays takes us back to our roots and all things sports. Significant events, sports-centric organizations as well as leagues and teams. This is the area that we were founded on and remains one where we excel.
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About Maroon
Maroon PR is a creative communications agency redefining what it means to be a public relations partner. Based in the Baltimore-DC corridor, we specialize in earned, owned, and paid media strategies to amplify the stories of clients in the sports, hospitality, and nonprofit industries. From media relations and social media strategy to creative content development and targeted media buying, we deliver tangible results tailored to each client’s unique goals.
Founded nearly 20 years ago by PR veteran John Maroon, our agency thrives on building meaningful relationships —with our clients, the media, and each other – to drive growth. We’re not just about the numbers or the buzzwords; we’re a team of approachable, values-driven professionals who genuinely care about the work we do and the clients we serve.
Maroon PR is the “non-agency agency”—creative, collaborative, and rooted in trust. We’re the team you’d want to have a beer with, all while achieving big wins and helping your brand grow.
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PressBox Spotlights Maroon PR: It’s All About Relationships
Barry Silverman of PressBox stopped by the Maroon PR office at 6940 Columbia Gateway Drive to spotlight our team and the journey of Founder and president John Maroon's journey to building an agency rooted in trust, teamwork, and buulding relationships. Here's a...
Racing Toward 150: Maroon PR Powers the Preakness Festival’s Historic Debut
Working alongside Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, the Preakness Festival 150 Committee, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, Maroon PR has played a pivotal role in promoting the inaugural Preakness Festival, which celebrates the 150th running of...
Maroon PR’s Elevator Pitch: An AI-Powered Exercise
At Maroon PR, we’re committed to growth, adaptability, and embracing new, effective ways of thinking and working. This philosophy extends to every facet of our agency, from how we collaborate with clients to how we strengthen our internal team dynamics. Recently, our...
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Yesterday we welcomed @mark_brodinsky, the author of You Matter to Maroon PR to speak with our team. What began with a simple two word card from a mentor sparked a global movement to remind people of their worth.
Mark’s mission to impact one billion lives is both powerful and personal, and we’re inspired by the purpose behind it. You Matter.
#MaroonPR #PublicRelations #YouMatter
Yesterday we welcomed @mark_brodinsky, the author of You Matter to Maroon PR to speak with our team. What began with a simple two word card from a mentor sparked a global movement to remind people of their worth.
Mark’s mission to impact one billion lives is both powerful and personal, and we’re inspired by the purpose behind it. You Matter.
#MaroonPR #PublicRelations #YouMatter
Listen to @sarahreneehill and @charmcityaj discuss how empathy and storytelling drive impactful design on our latest episode of #TheBrew Podcast 🎧 Link in our bio.
#MaroonPR #Podcast #SPINisaFourLetterWord #design #creativity #publicrelations
Listen to @sarahreneehill and @charmcityaj discuss how empathy and storytelling drive impactful design on our latest episode of #TheBrew Podcast 🎧 Link in our bio.
#MaroonPR #Podcast #SPINisaFourLetterWord #design #creativity #publicrelations
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday today to our founder and president, @mdprguy!
On Monday we celebrated John, @mwilliams5464 and @emmahottel, our May Birthday crew — Cinco de Mayo-style 🌮🍹🎉
Cheers to good times and great people! #MaroonPR #mprlife #CincoDeMayo #birthday #publicrelations #maryland
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday today to our founder and president, @mdprguy!
On Monday we celebrated John, @mwilliams5464 and @emmahottel, our May Birthday crew — Cinco de Mayo-style 🌮🍹🎉
Cheers to good times and great people! #MaroonPR #mprlife #CincoDeMayo #birthday #publicrelations #maryland
⛳️ @seniorpgachamp Media Day at @congressionalcountryclub was a great success!
A big thank you to Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and the media members who attended.
The 85th Senior PGA Championship will take center stage at Congressional Country Club May 22-25. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the link in our bio #maroonplays #publicrelations #golf #seniorpgachamp #maryland
👏 And nice putt @mdprguy
⛳️ @seniorpgachamp Media Day at @congressionalcountryclub was a great success!
A big thank you to Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and the media members who attended.
The 85th Senior PGA Championship will take center stage at Congressional Country Club May 22-25. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the link in our bio #maroonplays #publicrelations #golf #seniorpgachamp #maryland
👏 And nice putt @mdprguy
🏆Top Dog Award: @miketwiname
This one’s extra special — we’re not just celebrating Mike’s Top Dog Award, but also his promotion to Account Manager!
Over the past 3+ years as an Account Coordinator, Mike has demonstrated dedication, growth, and expertise. Recently, he answered the call to lead two clients, showing he’s ready for the next level.
Join us in congratulating Mike on this exciting milestone! 👏
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia #promotion
🏆Top Dog Award: @miketwiname
This one’s extra special — we’re not just celebrating Mike’s Top Dog Award, but also his promotion to Account Manager!
Over the past 3+ years as an Account Coordinator, Mike has demonstrated dedication, growth, and expertise. Recently, he answered the call to lead two clients, showing he’s ready for the next level.
Join us in congratulating Mike on this exciting milestone! 👏
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia #promotion
