About Tenacity Media

We Fight for What Matters

Tenacity Media is a strategic public affairs and public relations firm built on persistence, relationships, and results.

We Tell Your Story

"Maryann takes complex and difficult issues, and communicates them in a manner which gets people to take action."

David Warren Peters·Defense Attorney

Our Story

Tenacity Media was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that every organization, cause, and campaign deserves a voice that cuts through the noise. We bring decades of experience in public affairs, media relations, and grassroots organizing to every client we serve.

We work with advocacy groups, political campaigns, nonprofits, and businesses who need more than a press release — they need a strategic partner who understands how to move people, influence decision-makers, and build lasting coalitions.

Our name says it all. Tenacity is not just a word — it's our operating principle. We hold fast to our clients' goals and push forward until results are achieved.

Tenacity Media team in action

What Drives Us

Persistence

We don't give up. Every challenge is an opportunity to find a smarter path forward.

Relationships

Real influence is built on trust. We cultivate authentic connections with community leaders, media, and legislators.

Strategy

Every campaign starts with a clear plan. We align tactics with goals to maximize impact.

Results

We measure success by outcomes — coverage earned, coalitions built, and messages delivered.

Case Studies

Our Work in Action

Case Study

Thriving in a New Media Landscape

We Tell Your Story. Committed to Coverage.

As newsrooms shrink and reporters face increasing demands, securing media coverage requires more than pitching a story. It means thinking like a journalist and delivering content that is timely, relevant, and ready to use.

For clients ranging from healthcare providers to major employers, we conduct interviews, write news-ready articles, capture professional photos, and provide suggested captions, making it easier for media outlets to cover important community stories.

In one example, we traveled to Northern California to cover an event at a clinic located too far from major media markets for reporters to attend. We interviewed participants, wrote the story, provided photographs, and secured a front-page feature in a major regional newspaper.

Using this same approach, we helped companies earn prominent coverage for volunteer efforts supporting food banks, and local schools, resulting in multiple front-page stories that showcased employee engagement and community impact.

Results: We earn consistent media placements, front-page coverage, and increased visibility for clients in an increasingly competitive news environment.

Case Study

Board Leadership & Organizational Management

Working closely with boards of directors, I help turn vision into action. As an executive director, I manage organizational operations, implement board priorities, and serve as the public face of the organization with policymakers, stakeholders, media, and community leaders.

Behind the scenes, I build strategic partnerships, cultivate supporters and funders, recruit board candidates, and coordinate leadership training and collaboration among like-minded individuals and organizations.

Results: Resulting in strong governance, sustainable growth, expanded partnerships, and increased organizational influence.

Case Study

Event Management & Media Relations

Turning Advocacy Into Headlines

Lead statewide Day at the Capitol events in Sacramento, bringing grassroots advocates together with lawmakers and the media. Managed all event logistics, recruited and media-trained spokespersons, secured legislative participation, and served as the organization's spokesperson.

The effort generated coverage from Fox 40, KFBK, Univision, and other outlets, including a live television interview on KUSI-TV in San Diego, supported by event footage and strategic media outreach.

Results: Strong media coverage, successful stakeholder engagement, and increased visibility for key legislative priorities.

Let's Work Together

Ready to amplify your message and make a real impact? Reach out to Tenacity Media today.