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
A core strategy of public relations. Media coverage or exposure gained through third-party and 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 channels and email newsletters.
paid
Exposure for your business or organization that is strategically purchased. This includes traditional advertising, media partnerships, digital & search engine marketing, social media ads, influencer marketing and more to reach your target audience.
Influencer & Creator Partnerships
Influencer marketing is a powerful extension of paid media when managed with strategy, creativity, and care. At Maroon PR, we work with budgets of all sizes to develop and execute influencer campaigns that deliver measurable results. Our approach ensures that every partnership feels authentic while supporting your business goals.
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.
Professional & Trade Services
Maroon Works showcases the impactful work we do with B2C and B2B businesses across the professional and trade services space. We help these companies grow through strategic communications that build awareness, attract talent, and strengthen reputation.
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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 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 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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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...
Closing 2024: Celebrating Maroon PR’s Year-End Wins Across Nonprofits, Sports, and Hospitality
As we wrap up 2024, our team is taking a break to reflect on an incredible year filled with meaningful accomplishments. In these final months, we’ve been especially proud to support our clients with impactful announcements, campaigns, and creative initiatives. To celebrate, we’re sharing recent highlights from each of our core areas of focus—Maroon Cares, Maroon Plays, and Maroon Gathers!
The Maroon Brew: The Non-Agency, Agency
From John Maroon, Founder and President, Maroon PR I recently spoke with one of our nonprofit clients, and she shared something that truly resonated with me. It captured what I believe defines Maroon PR—how we engage with our clients and approach our work. We've...
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🏆Top Dog September🐾
Congratulations to Sophie for receiving the September Top Dog award! Sophie had an outstanding month, including going above and beyond for her client at @marriottowingsmills, who was truly grateful for her dedication and problem solving.
Sophie garnered earned, owned, and paid success for the @mdfoodbank during Hunger Action Month, and she attended and produced Reels for Relentless Events and @ravens activations at @mandtbankstadium. Great job, Sophie!
🐾 @jack_maroon_greyhound
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🏆Top Dog September🐾
Congratulations to Sophie for receiving the September Top Dog award! Sophie had an outstanding month, including going above and beyond for her client at @marriottowingsmills, who was truly grateful for her dedication and problem solving.
Sophie garnered earned, owned, and paid success for the @mdfoodbank during Hunger Action Month, and she attended and produced Reels for Relentless Events and @ravens activations at @mandtbankstadium. Great job, Sophie!
🐾 @jack_maroon_greyhound
#maroonpr #publicrelations #award #topdog
For @ginacrash, it’s been a career built on evolution. From her early days at 99.1 HFS, to the @Todays1019 morning show, to her work as a public affairs director and her growing presence across social and digital media.
In this episode of Maroon’s Mark, @mdprguy sits down with Gina to talk about the evolution of radio, why local radio still matters, and how communicators have to meet people where they are getting their information.
🎧 Watch/listen to the latest episode, link in bio.
For @ginacrash, it’s been a career built on evolution. From her early days at 99.1 HFS, to the @Todays1019 morning show, to her work as a public affairs director and her growing presence across social and digital media.
In this episode of Maroon’s Mark, @mdprguy sits down with Gina to talk about the evolution of radio, why local radio still matters, and how communicators have to meet people where they are getting their information.
🎧 Watch/listen to the latest episode, link in bio.
Twenty years ago, John Maroon took a leap of faith to start Maroon PR.
What began as a sports PR firm has grown into a full-service Public Relations agency and we’re proud to celebrate John and this incredible journey in a new Business Monthly profile.
Congratulations, @mdprguy, and thank you to everyone who has been part of the Maroon journey over the past 20 years!
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#MaroonPR #Inc5000 #Business
Twenty years ago, John Maroon took a leap of faith to start Maroon PR.
What began as a sports PR firm has grown into a full-service Public Relations agency and we’re proud to celebrate John and this incredible journey in a new Business Monthly profile.
Congratulations, @mdprguy, and thank you to everyone who has been part of the Maroon journey over the past 20 years!
Link in bio
#MaroonPR #Inc5000 #Business
Congratulations to our friends and client @wearefello on 65 years of impact! Our team was happy to celebrate with you. 🎉 #Felloat65 #MaroonCares
Congratulations to our friends and client @wearefello on 65 years of impact! Our team was happy to celebrate with you. 🎉 #Felloat65 #MaroonCares
Happy Hunger Action Month!
Our team had a day packed full of good vibes and sunshine at the @mdfoodbank all-staff event yesterday, shooting content and filming the Food Bank’s Good Morning Maryland shoutout which aired this morning on @wmar2news. MPR continues to support the mission of Maryland Food Bank through earned, owned and paid media opportunities throughout Hunger Action Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and addressing food insecurity across the United States.
Read more at the link in our bio
#food #hungeractionmonth #marooncares #nonprofitorganization
Happy Hunger Action Month!
Our team had a day packed full of good vibes and sunshine at the @mdfoodbank all-staff event yesterday, shooting content and filming the Food Bank’s Good Morning Maryland shoutout which aired this morning on @wmar2news. MPR continues to support the mission of Maryland Food Bank through earned, owned and paid media opportunities throughout Hunger Action Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and addressing food insecurity across the United States.
Read more at the link in our bio
#food #hungeractionmonth #marooncares #nonprofitorganization
