Ellis Strategies

read moreLed by former News Director at WBZ TV, Matt Ellis and his team at Ellis Strategies Inc. provide a wide-range of consulting services that include public speaking, executive coaching, media training and more for a diverse client list that includes top business executives, university presidents and deans, hospital CEOs, scientific thought leaders, and more. With a number of accolades including the New England Emmy Award, and the George Foster Peabody Award, Ellis Strategies has become a local communications leader.

read moreEllis Strategies is a Boston-based public relations leader founded by Emmy Award Winning journalist, author, and communications expert Matt Ellis. Our hand-picked team of newsroom veterans approaches public relations with a deep understanding of how journalists think. This valuable insight lays the foundation for the effective PR strategies that we develop for businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations throughout Massachusetts and New England. Why is Ellis Strategies recognized as a local leader in public relations and communications strategy?

read moreAt Ellis Strategies, we apply our knowledge and experience to match our clients' communications needs. We have the capacity to manage public relations projects of virtually any scope and size. And, because we are former journalists, we know how to shape a story for the media - and for the public. How can we help you? Matt helped us navigate a challenging communications situation. He helped refine our messaging, and brought deep expertise into the timing and sequencing of our message so we could maintain control of a dynamic situation.

read moreEllis Strategies designs custom programs for Media Training and Presentation Skills Training for small groups. Knowing how - and when - to pause is just one of the techniques we teach in our Presentation Skills programs. We take a holistic approach to each client: identifying strengths, honing skills and sharpening overall performance. How many times have you sat in a meeting and dozed off while the presenter slogged through dozens of boring slides? With Presentation Skills Training from Ellis Strategies you will separate from the pack and establish yourself as a confident, entertaining public speaker.

read moreWhether you are the CEO of a bank under SEC scrutiny and media spotlights, or the president of a university celebrating the opening of a new science center, the opportunities to communicate directly to the public are too valuable to squander. It's not enough to deliver a message that is concise and convincing. What if you fumble a key question or go off script and say something you regret? As veteran journalists, we know how the media thinks and why reporters ask certain questions. We have trained CEOs, university presidents and spokespeople to face off with the toughest reporters and hold their ground.

read moreVideo is the most powerful communications tool. Whether your video is viewed on a giant screen at a trade conference, or on a 3"x 2" iPhone screen, the right combination of imagery, music, voice over and interview sound is the best way to command attention and get your message heard. Everyone has a story to tell. After we sit down and get to know you, we will create a narrative that highlights your strengths and clearly positions you in the marketplace. Ellis Strategies can produce a high-impact video for your next meeting, event or website makeover.