Overview
Effective communications are essential to business success. They shape reputation, influence decision-makers, and align stakeholders during moments of growth, change, or challenge. Michael Best Strategies develops and delivers clear, credible, and impactful communications for organizations that support smart business growth and successful public policy outcomes.
Our Corporate Communications team partners with leaders to craft strategies that resonate with key audiences, manage risk, and position organizations to lead the conversation both internally and externally.
Experience
Strategic Communications Grounded in Real-World Leadership
Our team brings decades of experience advising corporate leaders, public officials, and organizations operating in complex, high‑stakes environments. With backgrounds spanning corporate affairs, public relations, political communications, and advocacy, we understand how messages are received and how they influence behavior to deliver winning narratives.
We help clients communicate effectively during pivotal moments by ensuring messaging is aligned with strategy, informed by insight, and executed consistently across channels.
Our experience includes:
- Corporate and executive communications
- Reputation and crisis management
- Public affairs and advocacy campaigns
- Media relations and earned media strategy
- Stakeholder and community engagement
What We Offer
Integrated Corporate Communications Services
Our Corporate Communications practice delivers tailored strategies designed to support organizational priorities, protect reputation, and strengthen influence. We work as strategic partners with clients to ensure communications efforts are cohesive, proactive, and aligned with broader business and public affairs strategies.
Our services include:
- Reputation and crisis management
- Strategic communications planning and execution
- Earned media and media relations
- Brand positioning and narrative development
- Public affairs and issue advocacy communications
Primary Contact

Joseph F. Fadness
Joseph.Fadness@michaelbest.comT 414.260.5782Principal
Public Relations & Advocacy Director
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