FOX 5 Joins Walmart to Surprise Local Entrepreneur
On Thursday, May 16, Walmart surprised DC-based company Ivy City Smokehouse with an invitation to Open Call, an annual event in which hundreds of entrepreneurs get the chance to pitch their US-manufactured products to Walmart buyers for a chance to land on Walmart store shelves and walmart.com. The unsuspecting business owners of Ivy City Smokehouse were asked to come to their local Walmart store prepared to pitch their product to a store manager, while the store manager was waiting for the opportunity to share that their spot at the coveted event had already been secured.
Maroon PR helped Walmart plan the in-store event and coordinated with local media and the store teams to pull off the surprise!
More from the Blog
Maroon PR and Maryland Food Bank for Hunger Action Month
During Hunger Action Month, Maroon PR (MPR) supported the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) in raising awareness about food insecurity and the critical role the organization plays in providing food and resources to Marylanders facing hunger. Through a strategic mix of earned,...
Exelon Foundation STEM Academies: MPR Brings Student Stories to the Media
Bringing STEM to the Spotlight: Maroon PR Supports The Exelon Foundation STEM Academies Across Multiple Markets Through strategic media outreach, thoughtful pre-production and coordinated content development, Maroon PR helped amplify the impact of Exelon’s STEM...
Maroon PR Ranked on Inc. 5000 List
Maroon PR Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Columbia, Md. - August 11, 2026 – Maroon PR today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing...
Maroon Gathers: Utilizing Earned, Owned and Paid Media to Help Our Hospitality Clients Excel
Maroon Gathers, our sector of the business focusing on hospitality and entertainment, encompasses restaurants, bars, festivals, hotels and more. Through strategic media relations, social media engagement, and content development, we elevate exciting stories to drive...
Maroon Cares: Utilizing Earned, Owned and Paid Media to Help our Nonprofit Clients Grow
Maroon Cares, our sector of the business focusing on non-profit and healthcare organizations, unites our efforts to shine a light on their critical work and, ultimately, help them raise funds to grow their mission. Through strategic media relations, social media...
Considering Hiring an Agency? Six Questions to Ask Yourself First
Considering Hiring a Communications Agency? Ask Yourself These Six Questions First. By, John Maroon Owner & President, Maroon PR Before you contact a PR/Communications agency for possible engagement, here's a few things to ask yourself — including the budget...
Press Release: Maroon PR Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Growth Through Relationships
Founded in 2006, the Columbia, MD based agency coming off most successful year ever April 6, 2026 (Columbia, MD) – Maroon PR, a full-service Maryland-based public relations agency, kicked off its year-long 20th anniversary celebration on April 3, 2026. The agency,...
John Maroon Reflects on 20 Years of Maroon PR
Twenty Years In: What Building Maroon PR Taught Me About Business, Change, and Staying Ahead I still have the ledger. It's handwritten, a little worn, and there were stretches early on when the balance sat under $1,000. I kept it not as a cautionary tale, but as a...
Introducing SPIN is a Four Letter Word Season 4: Maroon’s Mark
SPIN Is a Four Letter Word: Maroon’s Mark A Toast to 20 Years of Maroon PR Join the celebration as John Maroon welcomes 20 special guests to reflect on the relationships, stories, and hard-earned lessons behind Maroon PR’s growth. Season Four will deliver candid...
Maroon PR signs as Small Business Partner of the Baltimore Ravens
Maroon PR is thrilled to announce that we have signed a multi-year deal to become an inaugural Small Business Partner of the Baltimore Ravens! The groundbreaking initiative, developed and managed by Eleven Sports Media, offers local small businesses like Maroon PR...