What Olmstead Williams Communications does

Olmstead Williams Communications (OWC) is a Los Angeles-based public relations agency founded in 2008 that specializes in technology and innovation communications. The firm describes itself as a B2E (business-to-everyone) agency and serves clients across medtech, fintech, education technology, professional services, and select nonprofit sectors, with named engagements including Abiomed, CompoSecure, TaskUs, California Virtual Academies (CAVA), Nuvve, Alen, and Saban Community Clinic. OWC's service portfolio spans Visibility Accelerator programs, reputation management, crisis and issues management, media relations and media training, content and creative development, social and shared media, and speaker/awards/events positioning.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees structured as project- and retainer-based engagements, typical of mid-size PR agencies. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, combining direct business development, referral networks, and inbound interest driven by its thought leadership content — including a blog, monthly eNewsletter, and the 'Talk PR' video interview series. OWC is headquartered at 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1210 in Los Angeles and operates regionally with national reach through media relations capabilities. The firm has no disclosed parent company, no external institutional investment, and is privately held under founder/management ownership.

OWC's positioning is anchored on results-oriented communications, with publicly cited client outcomes including $1.5 billion+ in client revenue in 2024, $1 billion+ in client investments since 2008, 173% workforce growth among clients, and 20 reputation attacks successfully managed in 2024. The firm was ranked 14th on the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 list of Largest Public Relations Firms in Los Angeles County, up from No. 27 in 2025, indicating rapid recent growth. In 2026, OWC formed a strategic partnership with Slowey McManus Communications to extend its communications capabilities and client reach.

Name

Olmstead Williams Communications

Legal name

Olmstead Williams Communications

Website

https://olmsteadwilliams.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Olmstead Williams Communications is a Los Angeles-based public relations agency founded in 2008, serving medtech, fintech, education, and professional services clients with media relations, crisis management, reputation, and thought leadership services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Relations Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Services (BPAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Public relations services
• Media relations management
• Crisis communications
• Reputation management
• Tech PR agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Relations & Communications Services: OWC generates revenue through professional services fees charged to clients for public relations, media relations, crisis management, reputation management, content development, social media, and thought leadership services. The firm works with leaders in medtech, fintech, education, professional services, and has consistently supported nonprofit organizations. Revenue is project and retainer-based, typical of mid-size PR agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Olmstead Williams Communications is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm that provides strategic communications services to technology and growth-stage companies. Its core offerings include media relations, crisis management, reputation management, thought leadership positioning, content development, social media strategy, and speaker/awards/events placement. The firm serves clients in medtech, fintech, education, and professional services on retainer and project-based engagements.

Product overview

Olmstead Williams Communications (OWC) is a Los Angeles-based tech public relations firm offering a suite of communications services. The core service offerings include Visibility Accelerator, Reputation Management, Crisis/Issues Management, Media Relations/Media Training, Content & Creative Development, Social & Shared Media, and Speaker/Awards/Events. The firm positions itself as a B2E (business-to-everything) agency working with leaders in medtech, fintech, education, and professional services sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visibility Accelerator A strategic public relations service that helps clients accelerate their visibility through targeted PR campaigns, media outreach, and brand positioning initiatives. The service follows a structured process of Learn, Elevate, Activate, and Dissect to deliver measurable business outcomes for technology and growth-stage companies.
• Reputation Management Service focused on building, maintaining, and protecting client brand reputation through strategic communications, media relations, and proactive reputation positioning. Designed for companies in regulated and reputation-sensitive industries including medtech, fintech, and professional services.
• Crisis / Issues Management Crisis communications service that helps clients navigate and respond to reputation threats and critical situations. OWC successfully managed 20 attacks on client reputations in 2024, demonstrating deep experience in crisis response and issues management for enterprise and growth-stage companies.
• Media Relations / Media Training Media outreach and spokesperson training services that help clients effectively communicate with press and appear confidently in media appearances. Includes securing placements in top-tier outlets such as Good Morning America, Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC7, NBC, CBS, Fox, and major regional broadcast stations.
• Content & Creative Development Development of creative content including press releases, thought leadership articles, blog posts, and multimedia materials for clients. Supports media placements, executive communications, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Social & Shared Media Social media strategy and content development services designed to enhance client presence across digital platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Supports organic social growth and brand awareness initiatives.
• Speaker / Awards / Events Service focused on securing speaking opportunities, industry awards, and event participation for clients to boost visibility and credibility. Supports executive positioning and industry recognition for clients in medtech, fintech, education, and professional services sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• OWC clients achieved more than $1.5 billion in revenue in 2024, a double-digit growth from the previous year.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Slowey McManus CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOWC partnered with Slowey McManus Communications, a collaboration that extends OWC's communications capabilities and reach. The partnership appears to be a strategic alliance between two PR firms to serve shared or complementary client needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Walker Sands: Mid-size B2B and tech-focused public relations agency offering media relations, content, and crisis communications to growth-stage technology companies. Highly comparable to OWC in client profile (fintech, medtech, SaaS), service mix, and mid-market positioning.
• Touchdown PR: B2B tech PR agency serving enterprise software, fintech, and security companies. Comparable to OWC in tech vertical focus, mid-size independent structure, and emphasis on driving measurable business outcomes for clients.
• PAN Communications: B2B tech PR and integrated marketing agency serving technology, healthcare tech, and fintech clients. Comparable to OWC in vertical focus areas, mid-size independent model, and results-driven positioning.
• 5W Public Relations: Independent PR agency with strong technology, health & wellness, and consumer practices. Comparable to OWC in offering media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Buchanan Public Relations: Boutique tech and healthcare PR agency focused on B2B technology clients. Comparable to OWC in vertical specialization (tech/healthcare), boutique scale, and results-oriented value proposition.
• Roar Group: Tech-focused PR and communications agency serving B2B technology, fintech, and enterprise clients. Comparable to OWC in vertical specialization and results-driven approach to PR engagements.
• Landis Communications (LCI): Independent PR firm specializing in technology, healthcare, and consumer clients. Comparable to OWC in boutique scale, vertical specialization, and mid-market enterprise client base.
• BLASTmedia: B2B SaaS and tech PR agency serving software, fintech, and cybersecurity companies. Comparable to OWC in client profile, vertical focus, and mid-market positioning as an independent specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Edelman: Largest global PR firm offering full-service communications including media relations, crisis management, and reputation work. Overlaps with OWC on core services but operates globally with thousands of employees versus OWC's boutique scale.
• Weber Shandwick: Top-five global PR network with technology, healthcare, and fintech practices. Overlaps with OWC on sector focus and service mix but at much larger scale with global geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/owcpr
• Facebookfacebook.com/owcpr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olmstead-williams-communications
• Instagraminstagram.com/owcpr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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