# Denterlein

> Denterlein is an independent Boston strategic communications and public relations firm founded by former television editorial director Geri Denterlein. It advises companies, nonprofits, universities, healthcare organizations and civic coalitions on reputation, crisis response, public affairs, media relations, stakeholder engagement, digital strategy and thought leadership, combining newsroom instincts with close knowledge of New England's institutional and political landscape.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Geri Denterlein (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 25-27 employees based on the company's own profile and supplied company data.
- **Products:** Public relations, Crisis communications, Public affairs, Social and digital media, Content marketing
- **Notable:** A TRC Companies program secured 30 earned stories and bylines by July 2016, reached 100% of its annual top-tier placement goal, increased blog readership 400% in one quarter and achieved 130% of its proactive pitching goal., An E4H post-merger positioning campaign secured 24 earned-media pieces and nearly 5 million impressions within three months., A FORCE-TJR campaign placed a data-driven story in The New York Times within its first 60 days and followed with an op-ed in Modern Healthcare.

## Products & services

- **Public relations** — Strategic planning, media relations, internal communications, messaging, positioning, media training, influencer analysis and thought leadership.
- **Crisis communications** — Reputation and media management, litigation support, digital response, risk assessment, scenario planning and spokesperson preparation.
- **Public affairs** — Message development, community relations, stakeholder and influencer engagement, media strategy and public-policy communications.
- **Social and digital media** — Content creation, social listening, amplification, influencer engagement, community management and analytics.
- **Content marketing** — Content strategy, campaign planning, measurement, executive platforms and thought-leadership programs.
- **Relationship marketing** — Introductions and engagement with civic leaders, business leaders, referral partners, philanthropic organizations and other stakeholders.
- **D3 Diagnostic** — A digital-footprint and competitive landscape analysis using earned and social data to guide executive visibility and communications investment.

## Achievements

- A TRC Companies program secured 30 earned stories and bylines by July 2016, reached 100% of its annual top-tier placement goal, increased blog readership 400% in one quarter and achieved 130% of its proactive pitching goal.
- An E4H post-merger positioning campaign secured 24 earned-media pieces and nearly 5 million impressions within three months.
- A FORCE-TJR campaign placed a data-driven story in The New York Times within its first 60 days and followed with an op-ed in Modern Healthcare.
- A ChildObesity180 campaign earned print and broadcast features in 13 priority markets during its first year; the associated race later enrolled more than 1.2 million students in all 50 states.
- The firm won multiple categories at the 57th Annual PR Club Bell Ringer Awards, including regional media placement, special event, government/public affairs and nonprofit/education campaign work.
- Founder Geri Denterlein was listed among Boston Magazine's 150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2026 and has received the Greater Boston Chamber's Pinnacle Award, the Abigail Adams Award and other regional honors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — The firm published 'Making Hard Change Easier,' reflecting on communications across healthcare, real estate, higher education and clean energy.
- **2026-04** — Boston Magazine named founder and CEO Geri Denterlein number 133 on its 2026 list of the region's 150 most influential people.
- **2025-06** — Denterlein reported wins across several categories at the 57th Annual PR Club Bell Ringer Awards.
- **2025-04** — President Diana Pisciotta published guidance for leaders navigating a shifting federal policy landscape.

## Links

- Website: https://www.denterlein.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denterlein
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Denterlein
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denterleinpr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Denterlein/

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Last updated: 2026-09-19