Inspired Thinkers

In many ways, 1963 was a defining year for America. It was the year Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech and the year the Beatles stormed into the country. Meanwhile, scientists announced breakthroughs including the first liver and lung transplants and the first touch-tone phone. But for us, 1963 holds significance as the year marketing executive Paul Werth hung a sign reading "Paul Werth Associates."

From that simple start, our company has grown into one of the most respected PR firms in the country, known for its quality work, blue chip clients and a staffing philosophy focused on senior professionals. Werth is one of the few remaining strategic communications firms that were operating in Columbus in 1963, and the only one that exists under the same family ownership. Explore the story.