Inform. Influence. Inspire.

For more than two decades...

we’ve earned the trust and respect of hundreds of clients, managing award-winning, non-partisan public relations campaigns that shape behaviors, grow businesses and influence policy. It’s why we’re considered one of Michigan’s top public relations firms.

Our goal is simple: to leave the world a little better than we found it.

Our Clients

Organizations that work with Bellwether are driven to make an impact and enact change that lasts generations.

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Case Studies

Our work has critical implications, shaping issues that result in long-term positive change.

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Case Study: Addressing the epidemic of loneliness

Case Study: Increasing enrollment to grow the hospitality industry

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Case Study: Providing PreK for All to Michigan families

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Nationally Recognized

Journalists have the Pulitzer Prize. Public relations professionals have the Silver Anvil.

We’ve won six Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America — the top PR award in the nation.

2024

PRSA Silver Anvil for Public Affairs

Expanding Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit

2020

PRSA Silver Anvil for Public Service

I Vaccinate Campaign

2019

PRSA Silver Anvil for Public Affairs

Yes on Proposal 2: From Grassroots Campaign to National Phenomenon

2013

PRSA Silver Anvil for Public Affairs

No on Proposal 5: Defend MI Democracy

2003

PRSA Silver Anvil for Public Affairs

Vote NO on Proposal 4: Defending Public Accountability for Public Dollars

1996

PRSA Silver Anvil for Community Relations

Vote Yes on Mason School Boards

What We Do

Our Services

Strategic Communications

Social Media Strategy

Digital Marketing

Influencer Marketing

Reputation Management

Community Relations

Crisis Communications

Issue Advocacy

Ballot Initiatives

Media Relations

Special Events

Who We Are

From data enthusiasts to abstract thinkers to policy connectors, we spark new ideas and see them to fruition.

OUR EQUITY IMPERATIVE

At Bellwether, our driving passion is to leave the world a little better than we found it – a goal that will remain unreachable as long as institutional racism, unconscious bias, discriminatory violence and inequitable opportunities still exist in our communities.

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Latest Updates

Recent News

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February 10, 2026

Now Hiring: Student Practitioners for Summer 2026

February 6, 2026

Bellwether Public Relations welcomes new student practitioner for winter

December 19, 2025

2025 in Review: Progress, Purpose, Partnerships

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