We provide strategic support across arts, music, education, and nonprofit sectors. Our expertise in public relations and media outreach is also sought by PR firms and in-house teams to expand their reach. Driven by purpose, we listen to our clients, and in turn, they trust us to amplify their mission and strengthen their impact.
Beverly Area
Arts Alliance
BKBG Management Group
Black Dirt
Music Festival
Cara Collective
Chicago Children's Choir
Clock Gate Collective
e2 Performance Group
Edgewater North Neighborhood Association
FitzGerald's
GIT Mom
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Marj Halperin Consulting
Michelle Damico Communications
Pilsen Fest
Rock On Paper
Gallery
Rudd Resources
Seventh Corner
Gallery
Subterranean Chicago 30th Anniversary
The Center: Pathway to Sobriety Dash for Den
2112 Chicago
Vanderbilt University
Institute of Mesoamerican Archaeology, Professor Arthur Demarest
Virtue Cider
The Closing Time
A Benefit for Chicago Independent Venue League
Our colleagues and clients' stories showcase the trust, results, and dedication that make our work stand out.
Tom Barnas
Producer / WBBM-TV (CBS)
"Ryan knows his stuff, gets the media landscape of Chicago, and always has a compelling story to share for our viewers. I've had the pleasure to work with Ryan over the years, he always delivers with professionalism and integrity. He's top-notch."
Melissa Thornley
Founder / Melissa Thornley Consulting
"When your organization is facing a PR challenge, having an expert on your side to manage the situation is an absolute must. Ryan Arnold is that expert."
Jimmy Chamberlin
CEO / Blue J Strategies
"Ryan is a media wiz with an extremely cogent understanding of the market. He's always been a force multiplier for any and all of our efforts."
Steve Hutton
Edgewater North Neighborhood Association
"We hired DeSoto & State to help fight a rezoning proposal in our neighborhood, and they delivered. Their quick response and strategic planning led to significant press coverage and, ultimately, the proposal's defeat. They were invaluable. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
Mark Rosati
Founder / Strategic Communications
"Ryan is a superb public relations professional. He works closely with clients to determine their ultimate goals and develop an innovative, multi-faceted communications plan that gets them where they want to go. Two words: hire him."
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