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

Built to thrive: High-performance teams in the public sector

High-performing public sector teams don’t happen by accident. Culture, clarity and coaching drive trust, alignment and impact.

Serving the public at your side

When we work with you, we don’t just deliver work products. We serve with purpose because public service is in our DNA.

JPW and Carlsbad honored for “Life in Action” campaign

JPW is honored to announce our client, The City of Carlsbad, earned a 2025 Award of Merit at from the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) for its "Life in Action" campaign.

What does “hard to reach” really mean?

Is “hard to reach” the right label or does the engagement process need to change?

Why the IAP2 Spectrum should be your North Star for community engagement

A deep dive into the IAP2’s spectrum of public participation as a tool for public communicators

Our game plan for engaging public meetings

How to host a public meeting that people will want to come to (including you)

Turn your rebrand skeptics into supporters with these four tips

Struggling to secure buy-in for a rebrand? We get it. Not everyone sees the need right away, so we've compiled our top four tips to build momentum, win over skeptics and launch a new brand that your agency and community can stand behind proudly.

You might need a rebrand if…

You might need a rebrand if…

Hit refresh: Three simple ways to update your brand

Hit refresh: Three simple ways to update your brand

Musings about government communications