Epiphany
Epiphany is a small marketing and public relations firm founded in January 2000 by Julie A. Beem and Christa A. Nelson, started in Atlanta and operating from the Cedar Rapids area since 2002, now based in Marion. Its services include public and media relations, strategic planning, fractional CMO work, brand identity, web design, storytelling video, event planning and nonprofit fundraising. It is certified as a Targeted Small Business and woman-owned. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereA woman-owned Cedar Rapids-area firm in business since 2000 that Clutch classifies as a PR firm with 2-9 employees. Number 8 of the PR firms in Iowa.
Who leads itChrista A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO.
Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forEastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.
- Based in
- Marion, IA
- Founded
- 2000
- Team size
- 1–10 people
- Led by
- Christa A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO
- Known for
- public and media relations · strategic planning · fractional CMO · brand identity · event planning
- Named clients
- Linn Mar Foundation, Attachment Trauma Network, Veterans Legal Support Network, Puddle Jumpers Marion Iowa
- Best for
- Eastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 319-431-9720

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