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 peopleβs lives.Β
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 βwith our clients, the media, and each other β to drive growth. Weβre not just about the numbers or the buzzwords; weβre 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”βcreative, collaborative, and rooted in trust. Weβre the team youβd want to have a beer with, all while achieving big wins and helping your brand grow.
Brands We Have worked with
OUR BLOG
June Off to a Busy (and Fun) Start for Maroon PR Β
Maroon Cares, MPRβs branch focusing on its nonprofit work and Maroon Plays, dedicated to MPRβs sports clients, got off to a busy and exciting start this month.
Navigating a Potential TikTok Ban β Three Steps to Take Now
By, Amanda Sarver MPR Social & Digital Strategist The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Saturday that included a nationwide ban on TikTok if the Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, doesnβt divest and sell to an owner that is not classified...
Maroon PR – 18 Year Reflection: Thriving through Evolution
President and Founder, John Maroon reflects on 18 years of Maroon PR As Maroon PR gears up for its 18th anniversary, I'm reflecting on our journey from the beginning to where we are today. When I started Maroon PR in 2006, (doesn't feel that long ago, does it?), our...
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Happy #MarylandDay! β€οΈπ€π We celebrated together with crushesπmade by @sophierogers451, π¦ cookies from @theclassiccateringpeople, π¦ dip, and of course @oldbay_seasoning on multiple items. Weβre proud to be based in this great state! #mprlife #happymarylandday #baltimore #columbia
Happy #MarylandDay! β€οΈπ€π We celebrated together with crushesπmade by @sophierogers451, π¦ cookies from @theclassiccateringpeople, π¦ dip, and of course @oldbay_seasoning on multiple items. Weβre proud to be based in this great state! #mprlife #happymarylandday #baltimore #columbia
π Top Dog Award: @sophierogers451! Itβs been a successful couple of weeks for our client, @preaknessfest, and Sophie led the charge. Including managing a plethora of media hits and stops on TV Hill with Marylandβs First Lady @dawnflythemoore. Way to go Sophie! ππ€
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π Top Dog Award: @sophierogers451! Itβs been a successful couple of weeks for our client, @preaknessfest, and Sophie led the charge. Including managing a plethora of media hits and stops on TV Hill with Marylandβs First Lady @dawnflythemoore. Way to go Sophie! ππ€
πΆ @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MPRLife #TopDogAward #PreaknessFestival
π±Is your social media strategy future-proof? With #TikTokβs uncertain future and new platforms emerging, diversification is key. Listen as Amanda & Jen dive into social media strategy and how brands can stay ahead of shifting trends. π§Link in bio or listen on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms. #podcast #MaroonPR #socialmedia #TheBrew #SPINisaFourLetterWord
π±Is your social media strategy future-proof? With #TikTokβs uncertain future and new platforms emerging, diversification is key. Listen as Amanda & Jen dive into social media strategy and how brands can stay ahead of shifting trends. π§Link in bio or listen on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms. #podcast #MaroonPR #socialmedia #TheBrew #SPINisaFourLetterWord
βοΈLucky Monday at #MPR with a delicious lunch from @theclassiccateringpeopleβs Classic To Go! Seasonal menus, scratch cooking, and delivery. #stpatricksday #mprlife #classictogo
βοΈLucky Monday at #MPR with a delicious lunch from @theclassiccateringpeopleβs Classic To Go! Seasonal menus, scratch cooking, and delivery. #stpatricksday #mprlife #classictogo
πTop Dog Award: @mattclund!
Matt Lund is an excellent Account Director, with us for just over 5 years! Lund received the award this week for his hard work onboarding a new client, in a new vertical, while continuing to garner great results for all of his clients. He is hardworking, consistent, and does what it takes to get the W. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done! π
πΆ @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #PR #MPRLife #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
πTop Dog Award: @mattclund!
Matt Lund is an excellent Account Director, with us for just over 5 years! Lund received the award this week for his hard work onboarding a new client, in a new vertical, while continuing to garner great results for all of his clients. He is hardworking, consistent, and does what it takes to get the W. Join us in celebrating this recognition of jobs well done! π
πΆ @jack_maroon_greyhound
#MaroonPR #TopDogAward #PR #MPRLife #PublicRelations #SocialMedia
