Shiftology Communication

06/02/2026

Please help us welcome Jewels Cydrus to the team as our new intern!

Jewels is a senior at Kent State University studying public relations. Born and raised in Springfield, Jewels graduated from Clark-Shawnee High School in 2023. In her free time, Jewels enjoys hiking at local parks and going to concerts. Upon graduation in December, she will pursue a career in public relations. Jewels is excited to help connect her hometown community during this opportunity.

05/28/2026

Curiosity is a core value at Shift•ology. We celebrate lifelong learning, because when we stay curious, we stay relevant. What are you curious about today?

05/27/2026

Please help us welcome Stephanie Loch to the team! Stephanie brings more than 15 years of agency leadership experience and a strong background in agriculture and marketing strategy. In her role as Agriculture Account Manager, she will lead and manage our Agriculture practice area, helping clients reach their business goals. As part of our hybrid workforce, Stephanie is based in Rogers, Minnesota.

05/21/2026

We brought home some hardware from the PRSA Dayton Area Gem City Awards!

🏆 Digital Recruitment Campaign with Global Impact STEM Academy
🏆 Men’s Health Expo Event with Mercy Health - Springfield
🏆 CV/CT Campaign with Mercy Health

Big wins for high-impact work.

We’re grateful to our clients for trusting us with meaningful stories, smart strategy and campaigns that move people to act.

And to our Shift•ology team: high fives all around. Let’s keep raising the bar!

05/20/2026

In agriculture, we often say the industry has a PR problem. It doesn’t. It has a meaning problem, and this isn’t unique to agriculture.

We see it in rural healthcare systems trying to explain access challenges, in community leaders navigating growth, infrastructure and change, and in energy, food and local businesses working to maintain trust while evolving.

Across all of these spaces, the issue isn’t a lack of information. It’s a gap in understanding. https://shift-ology.com/when-communication-fails-its-rarely-about-pr/

05/18/2026

The 2026 Top PR Firms have been ranked by O’Dwyer’s, and Shift•ology is moving up the list of ranked agencies.

• No. 5 PR firm in Ohio
• No. 3 in health care PR in Ohio
• No. 8 in agriculture in the U.S.
• No. 64 in health care PR in the U.S.

The rankings are based on 2025 year-end financial data reviewed by O’Dwyer’s. This reflects the focus, discipline and commitment behind the impact we help our clients achieve every day.

Top PR firms & agencies ranked by O'Dwyer's PR News. See public relations firms ranked by fees, location and PR specialties.

05/15/2026

Over the past 18 months, our leadership team has been working through the Entrepreneurial Operating System to put in place stronger systems, processes and accountability for our team and clients. Marin and Kari recently attended the EOS Conference, bringing back new insights to help us continue strengthening the business.

With guidance from our EOS implementer, Jeremy Harrison , we’re building trust, staying focused on outcomes and setting ourselves up for continued success.

05/13/2026

Happy Birthday, Melanie! 🎉

Your vision and leadership continue to shape not just our work, but the impact behind it. You set the direction, challenge us to think bigger and lead with purpose every step of the way. Cheers to a great year ahead!

05/11/2026

COhatch hosted a Mother’s Day flower bar for our team and other co-working businesses to create bouquets in honor of the moms and mother figures in our lives. Thank you, Raeesa, for creating such a thoughtful activity!

05/10/2026

In rural communities and agriculture, mothers are often the ones holding things together. They manage complexity, carry responsibility and lead with consistency – often without recognition. This work shapes families, businesses and communities in lasting ways. Happy Mother’s Day to the moms – and nurturers – with whom we have the privilege to work.

Work-life balance isn’t about perfection or equal time; it’s about being intentional, adaptable and giving yourself grace as you navigate both roles. With the right support system, especially at work, it’s possible to show up meaningfully for both your career and your family.