We empower government agencies through strategic communication that works.

Hi there, we are JPW.

We imagine a world where communities and local government understand each other and work together for the greater good.

And we work tirelessly to make that happen through memorable marketing, communication and outreach campaigns.

our work

We create an exceptional experience for each client by providing creative strategies to meet their agency’s specific needs.

We believe every situation is unique. That's why we approach our work with curiosity and creativity.
We were created by former in-house government communicators, so we know your world from the inside out. We do this work passionately because we know it makes a difference.
We invest deeply in our employees because we believe they are the heart and soul of our company. We also know this investment is reflected directly in the quality of our work.

Our clients inspire us. We’re proud to tell their stories.

Notes from our blog

Blog

Your sales tax measure passed .... now what?

Your city's new sales tax measure passed, and now comes the fun part. Let's take a closer look at how you can communicate about the measure while details and timelines are being solidified.

New Council, New You

PIOs must adapt to new leadership and priorities after an election. The key is to stay calm and stick to your communications plan.

JPW presents 2024 Savvy Award to Glendora City Council following their brand launch

Another year around the sun and strategy

Today marks another year around the sun for JPW. Traditionally ninth anniversaries are celebrated with gifts of pottery and wicker, which speaks to our hand-crafted-loving hearts. In our latest blog, we are reflecting on our agency and collective obsession with strategic planning -- two things that require effort, care and vision. We look forward to many more years of curating solutions for our clients and weaving the strategies that lead to their successes.

Happy anniversary, JPW!

Take the fear out of your next public service project with these helpful tips and tricks

Avoid common project mistakes by applying lessons learned from horror films.

This is not a drill: Five tips to boost emergency readiness

September is National Preparedness Month, making it the perfect time to assess your agency’s emergency readiness.

Communicating to council

Communicating with council during and emergency: The good, the bad and the spooky.

Water we doing, California? Communicating through the changing waters of California’s drought

The challenges of the water world ebb and flow, especially in California where droughts are an ongoing reality.

Rules of (public) engagement

Back-to-school season is here, marked by the “changing of the aisles” at retailers, last minute vacations, and the much-awaited arrival of the Starbucks #PSL.

Musings about government communications