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Communication With a Purpose.

Precision Messaging. Reputation Management. Media Engagement. Stakeholder Engagement. Putting the strategy behind public relations since 1987.

What's your story?

Let's Tell It

You’re here for a reason — and it’s not because you typed “Chicago public relations firms” into your browser. You have a story to tell. A project to launch. A media issue to address. A crisis to face. At Serafin, every engagement starts by listening to our client’s needs and goals. Then we craft unique communications strategies to ensure your audience hears just what you have to say — nothing more, and nothing less.

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The fast-evolving world of public affairs, public relations and crisis communications in Chicago and beyond demands an agile partner. Serafin works 24/7 to help our clients in the private, public and nonprofit sectors demonstrate value to their customers, their stakeholders and the public with clarity and authenticity. Whether it is City Hall, the state Capitol, the C-suite, a community hearing or a digital conference call, we’re at your side wherever you need us. Because no matter how complicated the world gets, we know that human relations are at the heart of every communications need. Connecting people has never been more important, and we do it with vision, passion, tenacity and integrity. That’s the Serafin Difference.
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Strategy Meets Tactics.

We are a full-service firm specializing in integrated communications management that extends each client’s reach to key audiences and stakeholders, enhances and protects their brands and creates new opportunities to fulfill their missions. Our expertise includes:

Message & Media

The who, what, where, when and why of establishing your story.

  • Message Development

  • Digital/Social Media

  • Earned Media

  • Media Relations

  • Communications Training

Communicate Effectively

Image & Reputation

Controlling the narrative in good times and bad, managing the unexpected, positioning individuals and brands for success.

  • Reputation Management

  • Critical Issues Management

  • Crisis Preparedness

  • Executive Positioning

Prepare Purposefully

Engagement & Advocacy

Growing solid relationships, creating events that resonate, reinforcing your perspective in the public affairs environment.

  • Public Affairs Strategy

  • Coalition Building

  • Grassroots/Grasstops Outreach

  • Community Relations

  • Government Relations

  • Event Planning

Engage Meaningfully

In Good Company.

A selection of clients that Serafin has proudly partnered with through the years.
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The Serafin Power Poll: Valuable Insights For Tumultuous Times

Launched in 2020, the Serafin Power Poll is an interactive polling platform that surveys business, civic, media and political insiders to produce valuable insight into what some of the Chicago region's most influential citizens think about pressing civic issues.

While it's not a scientific poll, it is a fascinating, non-partisan and strictly anonymous glimpse into the attitudes and opinions of those individuals who essentially run the city.

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September Serafin Power Poll: From School Shocker to ShotSpotter Showdown

September 30, 2024
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OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING

The Serafin Party is a toast to our friends, new and old, a celebration of the holiday spirit and an expression of thanks for the gift of togetherness. And for three decades we’ve celebrated that togetherness in the cozy corners of Butch McGuire’s, elbow to elbow and cheek to cheek.

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