degrave communications

What degrave communications does

DeGrave Communications, Inc. is a privately held, full-service public relations agency founded in 2004 by Liselle Regueiro DeGrave, APR, and headquartered at 40575 Cal Oaks Road, D2-137 in Murrieta, California. The firm specializes in government and public-agency communications, providing strategic planning, media relations, social media management, branding, event management, graphic design, photography, videography, podcasting, multicultural outreach, and writing services. Its core technology footprint is essentially nil: the offering is entirely human-delivered professional services, with no proprietary software products, APIs, or platform. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and ongoing agency retainer work, primarily from government agencies, municipalities, water districts, and non-profits; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Sales channels combine direct enterprise engagement, government procurement (GSA Contract #47QRAA24D00C5 and multiple California state certifications including SB Micro, SBE, MBE, WBE, DBE), and referral-driven business developed through industry associations (CAPIO, PRSA, SCWMF) and the firm's own podcast and blog.

The firm's geographic reach covers eight California counties (San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Mateo) plus Arizona and Nevada. Beyond core PR services, DeGrave has built two proprietary brand assets: the PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast (launched 2019, co-hosted with Rachel Dickman of partner firm RMG Communications, multiple award winner), and the published book "A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own PR Firm." Delivery is supplemented by an ecosystem of collaborators (RMG Communications, Karen Demamiel Creative, Sebaz Video Productions). The firm has accumulated a sustained award record (PRSA National Bronze Anvil, PRSA Polaris, PRSA Bernays, CAPIO EPIC, JDS Digifest) across 2013-2026, anchoring its credibility in the public-sector communications niche.

Operationally, the firm is founder-owned and founder-operated, with no external institutional investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Headcount sits in the 1-10 range with no disclosed growth trajectory. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The combination of niche public-sector specialization, regulatory procurement credentials, and an extended operating history without scale-up suggests a lifestyle-oriented boutique agency rather than a venture-backed growth vehicle.

Name

degrave communications

Legal name

DeGrave Communications, Inc.

Website

https://degravepr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DeGrave Communications is a privately held, founder-led boutique public relations agency in Murrieta, California, providing strategic communications, media relations, branding, and outreach services to government agencies, municipalities, and non-profits across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Relations Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFADAB

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Public Relations & Communications

SECONDARYBPAFADAF

Media Relations & Press Office Services

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Public Relations & Communications

Keywords

• Public relations services
• Government communications
• Media relations
• Community outreach
• Social media management

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Relations Services: Full-service public relations agency providing communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, social media, writing, photography, videography and outreach services to government agencies, non-profits and organizations. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services and ongoing agency engagements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DeGrave Communications is a full-service public relations agency providing strategic communications, media relations, social media management, branding, event management, photography, videography, graphic design, multicultural outreach, podcasting, web development, writing, collateral development, and award-entry writing services. It serves government agencies, municipalities, water districts, non-profits, and businesses primarily across California, Arizona, and Nevada. The firm also produces the PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast and a published book on starting a PR firm.

Product overview

DeGrave Communications is a full-service public relations agency that operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular software platform. Founded in 2004, the agency provides comprehensive communications, marketing, and outreach services for government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector clients. The core offering combines strategic planning, media relations, branding, social media, photography, videography, podcasting, graphic design, event management, and writing services delivered through a team of specialist professionals. The agency's products include the PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast (a thought leadership platform launched in 2019) and the published book 'A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own PR Firm' authored by founders Liselle DeGrave and Rachel Dickman.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast: Award-winning podcast co-hosted by Liselle DeGrave and Rachel Dickman, launched in 2019, focused on spotlighting leadership, resilience, creativity, and innovation in public relations.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• RMG CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMG Communications, led by Rachel Dickman, MBA, APR, serves as an agency partner. Rachel co-hosts the award-winning PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast with Liselle DeGrave and supports day-to-day project management efforts. The partnership combines expertise from both agencies for client engagements.
• Karen Demamiel CreativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaren Demamiel serves as a Photography Collaborator and Partner, bringing corporate lifestyle photography and visual storytelling expertise to client outreach projects.
• Sebaz Video ProductionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSebastian Sidi serves as a Videography Collaborator and Partner with decades of experience in video production, sound engineering, music composition, photography, podcasting, social media and special events management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensis Agency: A multicultural advertising and public relations agency with experience serving public-sector and government clients. Comparable in offering integrated communications (creative, media, PR, digital) targeting similar community engagement and public-affairs outcomes.
• Tripepi Smith: A California-based digital marketing and communications agency focused exclusively on the public sector, serving cities, special districts, and municipalities. Highly comparable as a similarly-sized government-PR specialist operating in the same California market with a comparable service mix (digital, communications, branding).
• Cerrell Associates: A California-headquartered public affairs and communications firm specializing in government, municipal, and public-sector clients. Comparable in targeting cities, utilities, and special districts with strategic communications and outreach services.
• KP Public Affairs: A California-focused public affairs and government relations firm serving municipalities, public agencies, and ballot-measure campaigns. Directly comparable niche targeting with overlap in municipal outreach and government communications.
• Axia Public Relations: A boutique public relations firm specializing in public-sector, franchise, and B2B communications. Similar firm scale and service breadth; comparable in targeting regulated industries and government-adjacent clients.
• Lukas Partners: A California-based public affairs and community outreach firm serving municipalities, special districts, and public agencies. Highly comparable as a regional government-PR boutique with similar service offerings and California concentration.
• RMG Communications: A California-based communications agency co-founded by Rachel Dickman, MBA, APR — DeGrave's named agency partner and co-host of the PRessing On podcast. Operates in the same public-affairs and PR space with overlapping client types.

Broad incumbents

• Mercury Public Affairs: A national public affairs and strategic communications firm with a particular emphasis on government and public-sector work. Larger scope and broader service portfolio than DeGrave, but competes for similar government communications engagements.
• Weber Shandwick: A global public relations firm with a dedicated public-sector practice serving federal, state, and local government clients. Overlaps with DeGrave's government communications offering as a broader incumbent competitor in the same vertical.
• Edelman: The world's largest PR firm, with extensive public-sector and government practice. While much larger, Edelman is the dominant incumbent competing for high-profile public-sector communications engagements and represents the upper bound of the competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/Qx9qnRiYnjk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/degrave-communications-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/degravepr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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