# TrailRunner International

> TrailRunner International is a Dallas/Fort Worth-headquartered strategic communications firm built for consequential moments: listings, mergers, litigation, crises, activist campaigns, leadership changes and reputation problems that cross borders. Founded in 2016, it grew from six people to more than 80, served 117 clients in 2024 and was acquired by Public Policy Holding Company in 2025 for $33 million upfront, with performance-based consideration that could take the total to $70 million. Its practical distinction is a team model that combines media, legal, financial, regulatory and international judgment rather than treating each as a separate assignment.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Dallas/Fort Worth, United States
- **Founders:** Jim Wilkinson (Founder and Executive Chairman), Jim Hughes (Founding member and Chief Executive Officer)
- **Products:** Financial Communications and Special Situations, Litigation Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate and Executive Reputation, Crisis Communications
- **Notable:** Grew from six employees at launch to more than 80 employees across eight offices by 2025., Served 117 clients in 2024 and grew revenue 17% year over year., Achieved an 18% revenue CAGR from 2018 through 2024, according to acquisition materials.

## Products & services

- **Financial Communications and Special Situations** — Communications strategy and execution for IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, restructurings, international transactions, regulatory matters and executive transitions.
- **Litigation Communications** — Reputation and stakeholder strategy coordinated with legal teams before, during and after high-profile disputes.
- **Corporate Communications** — Corporate positioning, media relations, thought leadership, influencer engagement and communications-function support.
- **Corporate and Executive Reputation** — Reputation strategy for enterprises, institutions and leaders, including regulated companies and fast-growing businesses explaining unfamiliar technologies or models.
- **Crisis Communications** — Crisis preparation, protocols, simulations and 24-hour response support, including on-site counsel when needed.
- **Government Relations** — Federal and state policy monitoring, policymaker engagement and advocacy delivered through PPHC partner firms.
- **Digital, Creative, Advertising and Research** — Digital campaigns, content, websites, paid media, polling and message testing tied to communications and reputation goals.
- **TrailRunner Sports** — Strategic business and communications advice for leagues, teams, educational institutions, owners, investors and brands, launched with Legends.

## Achievements

- Grew from six employees at launch to more than 80 employees across eight offices by 2025.
- Served 117 clients in 2024 and grew revenue 17% year over year.
- Achieved an 18% revenue CAGR from 2018 through 2024, according to acquisition materials.
- Named among PRovoke Media's 80 Best Agencies in the United States in 2025.
- Named among PRovoke Media's Top 100 U.S. agencies in 2026, the second consecutive year of recognition.
- Selected as a 2025 PR Daily Top Agency.
- Completed a $33 million initial-value acquisition by Public Policy Holding Company in April 2025.
- Became an acquirer within PPHC through the 2026 purchase of London-based Tancredi.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — PPHC acquired London-based Tancredi for £8 million upfront, with Tancredi becoming the first member of the TrailRunner International Group; litigation advisory was unified under Tancredi co-founder Salamander Davoudi.
- **2026-04** — PRovoke Media named TrailRunner among its Top 100 U.S. agencies for a second consecutive year.
- **2025-04** — Public Policy Holding Company completed its acquisition of TrailRunner for $33 million in initial consideration, with up to $37 million in contingent payments.
- **2025-01** — TrailRunner expanded its leadership team, appointing U.S., growth, corporate and public-affairs, London, operations and client-success leaders after 17% revenue growth in 2024.
- **2023** — TrailRunner and Legends launched TrailRunner Sports as an integrated sports-industry communications and business advisory unit.

## Links

- Website: https://trailrunnerint.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trailrunner-international
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailrunnerinternational/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrailRunnerInternational/

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Last updated: 2026-09-24