Your business has a great story. Let’s make sure it gets heard.
Akron’s small businesses deserve big-brand PR strategy. Vickie Slabbert LLC delivers strategic communications, media relations, and brand storytelling — built for local companies ready to grow.
Turn Your Brand Story Into Market Influence
You’ve built something worth talking about. The right people need to know about you.
We bring the kind of strategic communications thinking that Fortune 500 companies invest millions in, and we apply it to Akron’s ambitious small businesses. That means getting clear on your story, getting it in front of the right people, and building the kind of credibility that your brand deserves.
This isn’t publicity for publicity’s sake. It’s strategic visibility — built to support real growth, lasting credibility, and long-term brand equity.
What we do for you
- Strategic public relations campaigns
- Media strategy and relationship-driven media engagement
- Brand narrative and communication strategy
- Integrated campaign planning and management
- Content strategy and narrative-led content creation
- Media releases, thought leadership articles, statements, advertorials, newsletters, blogs, social media content, and supporting communication materials
“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”
Oscar Wilde
How we work
Clarity first
Define the narrative before chasing attention
Strategy over tactics
Design every placement, pitch, and message to have a purpose
Extension of your team
Advising leadership and supporting other marketing efforts
Credibility over noise
Create visibility that beats the noise
Longterm equity
Build stories and relationships that compound over time
Goal driven
Collaborative, senior-level, and outcome-focused services
What It’s Like to Work With Us
- Discovery Consultation We start by listening. Tell us about your business, your goals, and where you feel invisible.
- Communication Proposal We come back to you with a clear, jargon-free plan that maps directly to your goals and budget.
- Research & Strategy Market research, competitor analysis, audience mapping, and narrative development.
- Content Creation & Campaign Execution We write, pitch, publish, and manage — handling the details so you can focus on running your business.
- Report, Review & Improve Transparent reporting on what’s working and what we’re doing about what isn’t. Continuous improvement built in from the start
- Ongoing Account Management A dedicated senior-level contact who knows your business and is invested in its growth.
Get In Touch
Let’s Make Your Brand Shine!
If you’re ready to stop being Akron’s best-kept secret, let’s talk.
A 30-minute discovery call is free, zero-obligation, and you’ll walk away with at least one clear idea for how to raise your profile — whether we work together or not.
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