# Werth PR

> Werth PR is an independent, family-owned strategic communications firm in Columbus that combines public relations, public affairs, research, creative work and coalition management. Founded in 1963, it is now led by founder Paul Werth's granddaughter, Julie Granillo, and is best understood through durable, measurable campaigns: rebuilding an insurance talent pipeline, reviving Ohio tourism, helping Ohio State reverse a four-year Blood Battle losing streak and keeping brands visible across local and national media.

- **Founded:** 1963
- **Headquarters:** Columbus, United States
- **Founders:** Paul Werth (Founder)
- **Products:** Public affairs and coalition building, Public relations and media relations, Issues and crisis management, Integrated marketing and creative, Research and polling
- **Notable:** Won 10 PRSA Silver Anvil awards across its history., Helped Insuring Ohio Futures contribute to the creation of 12 Ohio college insurance programs and nearly 10,000 industry hires over a decade., Helped Ohio State collect 1,630 Blood Battle units in 2022, 50% more than in 2021 and nearly twice the 2020 total.

## Products & services

- **Public affairs and coalition building** — Nonpartisan stakeholder strategy, issue advocacy, government-facing communications and management of coalitions and grassroots allies.
- **Public relations and media relations** — Earned-media strategy, national and local outreach, media training, reputation programs and thought leadership.
- **Issues and crisis management** — Preparedness planning, rapid-response counsel, scenario-based media training and reputation repair.
- **Integrated marketing and creative** — Audience research, advertising, branding, design, content, video, photography, digital campaigns and web strategy.
- **Research and polling** — Message research, stakeholder analysis and the Gongwer-Werth Legislative Opinion Poll of Ohio lawmakers.

## Achievements

- Won 10 PRSA Silver Anvil awards across its history.
- Helped Insuring Ohio Futures contribute to the creation of 12 Ohio college insurance programs and nearly 10,000 industry hires over a decade.
- Helped Ohio State collect 1,630 Blood Battle units in 2022, 50% more than in 2021 and nearly twice the 2020 total.
- Attracted nearly 1,000 attendees to the revived 2022 Ohio Tourism Day and expanded coverage beyond central Ohio.
- Maintained the same family ownership from its 1963 founding into a third generation of leadership.
- Certified as a woman-owned business and selected through competitive public procurement for Columbus communications work.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Julie Granillo discussed earned media, AI and reputation on the Columbus Chamber's cbuzz podcast.
- **2026-07** — Werth published a Three Questions interview with American Journalism Project CEO Sarabeth Berman about local news.
- **2026-05** — The Three Questions series featured Wittenberg University president Christian M. M. Brady.
- **2026-02** — The interview series featured Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork.
- **2025-12** — Werth published its Fearless Forecast for 2026 and launched the Three Questions leadership interview series with Nancy Kramer.

## Links

- Website: https://werthpr.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/werth-pr/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/werthsocial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werthpr/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Paul-Werth-Associates/85104231903

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Last updated: 2026-09-20