# Rhudy & Co. Strategic Communications

> Rhudy & Co. is a privately held, woman-owned strategic communications firm based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded by Michele Rhudy in 2003, it works as an embedded communications partner for Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, government agencies and nonprofits, with particular depth in internal communications, employee engagement and organizational change. Its services span strategy, planning, editorial, design, video, coaching, public relations, media training and event support.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** Richmond, United States
- **Founders:** Michele Rhudy (Founder, CEO and President)
- **Team size:** 11-50 employees on LinkedIn; the supplied dataset lists 14
- **Products:** Communication strategy and planning, Internal and change communications, Editorial and content, Design and video production, Public relations and reputation
- **Notable:** Michele Rhudy was named a 2023 YWCA Richmond Outstanding Woman in Marketing & Media., Michele Rhudy was named NAWBO Richmond's 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year., Rhudy & Co. won PRSA Richmond Capital Awards of Excellence for the employee video program 'Tell Me Something Good' and for media relations around a massive 3D house printer.

## Products & services

- **Communication strategy and planning** — Audience research, assessments, message strategy, channel planning and communications programs tied to business objectives.
- **Internal and change communications** — Employee engagement, leadership communication and programs that help organizations explain and implement change.
- **Editorial and content** — Writing, editing, corporate storytelling, thought leadership and content designed for employees and external stakeholders.
- **Design and video production** — Creative design, video and visual storytelling that turn communication plans into usable materials.
- **Public relations and reputation** — Media relations, public affairs, crisis and issues management, investor communication and reputation support.
- **Coaching, events and program support** — Communications coaching, media training, employee outreach, event support and development of non-traditional programs.

## Achievements

- Michele Rhudy was named a 2023 YWCA Richmond Outstanding Woman in Marketing & Media.
- Michele Rhudy was named NAWBO Richmond's 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Rhudy & Co. won PRSA Richmond Capital Awards of Excellence for the employee video program 'Tell Me Something Good' and for media relations around a massive 3D house printer.
- A Rhudy & Co. targeted e-newsletter campaign received a Capital Award of Merit after generating 69 leads in three months.
- The company was certified as woman-owned through WBENC in 2007.
- By 2026, the company marked 23 years in business.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — The company marked its 23rd anniversary, recalling the Valentine's Day 2003 napkin business plan drawn at Joe's Inn.
- **2025-11** — Rhudy & Co. hosted a free PRSA speed-networking event at its Carytown office.
- **2025-07** — Jonathan Rhudy published a guide to using communications assessments to diagnose audience, message and channel problems.
- **2025-05** — The founders held a free career Q&A for college students and early-career communications professionals.
- **2025-02** — The firm's insights series examined how fear and uncertainty narrow creative thinking.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rhudy.biz/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhudy-%26-co-communications-and-marketing-inc-
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jonathan_rhudy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhudy_co/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhudyandCo

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Last updated: 2026-09-19