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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OUR BLOG
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...
Introducing Season 3 of the MPR Podcast
New year, new season! Maroon PR's "SPIN is a Four-Letter Word" podcast is back for its third season with a fresh focus. Look out for biweekly episodes of "The Brew" as we dive into hot topics in public relations and share smart, actionable strategies. Join the MPR...
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🚨Timely episode alert. Recent high profile missteps inspired this discussion between John and Amanda on the role of the Sports PR person - what it is and what it’s not. Listen now using the link in our bio. #TheBrew #podcast #sports #sportspr #ncaa #golf
🚨Timely episode alert. Recent high profile missteps inspired this discussion between John and Amanda on the role of the Sports PR person - what it is and what it’s not. Listen now using the link in our bio. #TheBrew #podcast #sports #sportspr #ncaa #golf
Cheers to 19 years! 🍻
We celebrated MPR’s recent anniversary in the way a non-agency agency does…
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
🍺 #NationalBeerDay Beer Exchange
🎉 Honoring the Matts for 5 years with MPR
Check out the highlights from an incredible day at 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr #MPRLife #MaroonPR #Maryland
Cheers to 19 years! 🍻
We celebrated MPR’s recent anniversary in the way a non-agency agency does…
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
🍺 #NationalBeerDay Beer Exchange
🎉 Honoring the Matts for 5 years with MPR
Check out the highlights from an incredible day at 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr #MPRLife #MaroonPR #Maryland
🏆Top Dog Award: @elli.rak
Eliana joined MPR in September as an Account Coordinator and caught on quickly! She wrapped up a strong month of March with a terrific week managing influencer partnerships, garnering media coverage for a client announcement in New Jersey, and finishing up an intricate annual report. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done! 👏
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
🏆Top Dog Award: @elli.rak
Eliana joined MPR in September as an Account Coordinator and caught on quickly! She wrapped up a strong month of March with a terrific week managing influencer partnerships, garnering media coverage for a client announcement in New Jersey, and finishing up an intricate annual report. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done! 👏
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
Listen to @mdprguy and @jbloomer12 discuss the art of managing client expectations in our latest episode of #TheBrew podcast. 🎧Link in bio. #TheBrew #MaroonPR #Podcast #SPINisaFourLetterWord #publicrelations #clients
Listen to @mdprguy and @jbloomer12 discuss the art of managing client expectations in our latest episode of #TheBrew podcast. 🎧Link in bio. #TheBrew #MaroonPR #Podcast #SPINisaFourLetterWord #publicrelations #clients
🏆Top Dog Award: @emmahottel
Emma is a stellar Account Coordinator (who started as an MPR intern)! March was busy and mid-month Emma had a particularly stellar week, submitting numerous award nominations for clients, meeting short deadlines, contributing to multiple big projects, and doing it all with professionalism and calm. She also had a great shoutout from a client, complimenting her hard work. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done!
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
🏆Top Dog Award: @emmahottel
Emma is a stellar Account Coordinator (who started as an MPR intern)! March was busy and mid-month Emma had a particularly stellar week, submitting numerous award nominations for clients, meeting short deadlines, contributing to multiple big projects, and doing it all with professionalism and calm. She also had a great shoutout from a client, complimenting her hard work. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done!
🐶 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #MPRLife #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
