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What People are saying about catalyst Partners...
David From, Regional Director, AFP
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
"What I love about Catalyst Partners is that it is a true partnership. There is nothing better than working with a firm that cares as much as about your success as you do."
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
"Catalyst Partners delivers creativity with the same consistency that Chicago delivers cold winters."
David Wood, owner of Moloney Advisors
Richard Pearson, Executive Director, ISRA
David Wood, owner of Moloney Advisors
"Catalyst Partners will help you find the right strategy and the right approach for your campaign or for your business and more importantly they will help you execute it. "
Blaine Wilhour, State Representative
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
David Wood, owner of Moloney Advisors
"Good communications requires strategic thinking. The ability to think strategically apart from tactics is what sets Catalyst Partners apart."
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
"If you want to move your business, your issue, your campaign forward – then I recommend hiring Catalyst Partners."
Nick Maddux, Director, Axiom Strategies
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
Robert Butler, former Mayor of Marion, IL
"Good partnerships with firms like Catalyst Partners makes my job easier. Partnering with Catalyst Partners, I know the job will be done on time and done well."
Services Made for you
Grassroots and Public Affairs
You need to get your issue across the finish line. We’ll get your issue and your supporters ready for battle with a plan to make sure policymakers hear your message and support your goals.
Crisis Communication
Don't wait for a crisis to come to you. Be pro-active and get ahead of problems before they become problems. Catalyst Partners can help you prepare for a potential crisis and help you navigate the crisis to protect you, your organization and your brand.
Media Relations
Need to sell your story in the media? We’ll put together a winning strategy through news conferences, press releases, conversations with reporters and more.
Policy and Political Consulting
We know the players. We know the playbook. In Springfield, those two things are as important as the issues themselves. We’ll give you the insight you need to succeed.
Marketing and Branding
We’ll analyze how you can best sell your product or service and devise a plan to use earned, paid and social media to turn big thinking into real money
Digital and Social Media
Catalyst Partners will help you find the right digital and social media outreach that fits your needs and as importantly - your budget.
Media Training
How you say what you want to say really matters. Our training – for associations, businesses and more – will help you ensure you’re saying and doing the right things.
Design, websites and more
Whether it is designing for print or the web, Catalyst Partners can meet your design needs.
About Catalyst Partners
Knowledge & Experience...
Travis Akin created Catalyst Partners in 2012 to meet communications, policy and marketing needs of businesses, elected officials and those seeking public office. Travis made his mark as a legislative caucus spokesman and political aide. Now, he owns his own PR and consulting firm. He is committed to providing quality and creative service for his clients. Call 618-303-1108 today to get started!
Real Problems; Real Solutions...
Catalyst Partners is based on a simple premise: People face real, difficult and time-consuming problems with communications, policy and marketing every day. Catalyst Partners is the solution for those problems. Our key to success is our relationship, with each other and with you. Clients past and present can attest to the kind of relationships we build together to get you where you want and need to be.
Partnering with you for success...
We know every challenge is different. Every path to victory must be carved anew. Catalyst Partners is based on carving that new path with you every step of the way, putting our experience to work on your success story. Together, we can do even more.