Cook + Schmid is committed to effective public engagement that delivers on an emotional, intellectual, cultural and community level. Genuine, inclusive, data-driven public engagement is what we do. And we’ve been doing it for more than 20 years.
Genuine and Inclusive
Engagement
Communities and project owners achieve better project outcomes through genuine and inclusive engagement.
Access 20 years of experience designing and implementing award-winning stakeholder engagement programs for our region's most critical public and private projects and issues.
Creative Outreach and Innovative Technology
Enjoy powerful, data-driven campaigns that achieve meaningful results, driven by shoe-leather tactics combined with creative outreach and innovative technology.
A mix of art and science, hearts and minds. Thoughtfully crafted design and engagement events builds respect and trust.
Genuine and Inclusive
Engagement
Communities and project owners achieve better project outcomes through genuine and inclusive engagement.
Access 20 years of experience designing and implementing award-winning stakeholder engagement programs for our region's most critical public and private projects and issues.
Creative Outreach and Innovative Technology
Enjoy powerful, data-driven campaigns that achieve meaningful results, driven by shoe-leather tactics combined with creative outreach and innovative technology.
We start by listening...
Through our long-standing relationships, Cook + Schmid facilitates conversations with communities to better understand their values, concerns and priorities. This first step builds trust and informs customized strategic plans that guide campaign content, tone, and culture. Through this we enable an ongoing dialogue to achieve client goals.
Takin' it to the People
Our team reflects the communities you need to reach. That means we know how to engage with diverse stakeholders on their terms. Our team employs IAP2 best practices, facilitation, behavior change methods, multicultural marketing, and conflict resolution for best results. Effective outreach isn’t a one-way street, but rather an ongoing conversation.
Data-Driven Campaigns for Documented Results!
From educational campaigns to consensus building, we work with clients to determine program goals, then identify key performance indicators to track and measure effectiveness and inform course corrections, if necessary. For Cook + Schmid, results are the bottom line.
Work with an award winner
That's why clients love working with us
The Public Relations Society of America’s has honored our work with Five Silver Anvils, our industry’s highest national honor for strategic programs. We have also been recognized with two Dot Comm awards for innovation in outreach, two Gold Hermes awards for design, and more than ten national Marketing Association awards.
Cook + Schmid was founded more than 20 years ago, focused on providing a tailored approach to engagement marketing. As a journalist, CEO Jon Schmid was a pioneer in the use of quantitative analysis and online technologies. Cook + Schmid has applied this same data-driven approach to highly effective, Purpose-Driven campaigns. Our ability to integrate the power of new technology, coupled with traditional media and public relations, enables us to consistently meet and exceed clearly defined goals.
Key industry observers and associations have consistently recognized our work with the highest national and regional awards for effectiveness and creativity. We have five Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvils and an AIA President’s Award to our name. Two DotComm awards underscore our creativity in applying technology to outreach. But our greatest rewards come from creating stronger, more resilient communities through our campaigns and pro bono efforts.
