Brandstory Communications

27/05/2026

Tuesday in Jacksonville, Brandstory Communications organized and executed a news conference for our client, The Haggard Law Firm, and their incredible client — a courageous mother advocating for change after the preventable drowning death of her daughter.
The event focused on awareness, accountability, and the urgent need for stronger water safety measures to help prevent similar tragedies.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support families and advocates as they share stories that can inspire action and save lives.

27/05/2026

Story filed by The Florida Times-Union following our news conference for The Haggard Law Firm in Jacksonville on Tuesday

The family of a 2-year-old who drowned in a pond and their attorney urged apartments and property owners to recognize their role in water safety. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by family

27/05/2026

Today in Jacksonville, Brandstory Communications organized and executed a news conference for our client, The Haggard Law Firm, and their incredible client — a courageous mother advocating for change after the preventable drowning death of her daughter.
The event focused on awareness, accountability, and the urgent need for stronger water safety measures to help prevent similar tragedies.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support families and advocates as they share stories that can inspire action and save lives.

22/05/2026

One of our favorite places to be… in a studio and newsroom. This morning our .p.hervis joined Mike Haggard of to discuss water safety month at . It is one of JP’s old stomping grounds - he was a morning anchor at the ABC affiliate.

20/05/2026

Brandstory Communications has earned its fourth Telly Award, receiving a Bronze Winner honor in the 2026 Telly Awards in the category of General – Not-for-Profit for its impactful video production highlighting the The Children's Healing Institute's Parent Aide Program. (read more about it in link below)

The award-winning video, produced by Gary Widom and JP Hervis of Brandstory Communications, was created in partnership with the Children’s Healing Institute, an organization dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children through evidence-based programs and services.

Brandstory Communications Wins Fourth Telly Award with 2026 Bronze Honor for Children’s Healing Institute Video Campaign MIAMI, Fla. — Brandstory Communications has earned its fourth Telly Award, receiving a Bronze Winner honor in the 2026 Telly Awards in the category of General – Not-for-Prof...

20/05/2026

🏆 Brandstory Communications Wins Fourth Telly Award! 🏆
Brandstory Communications is proud to announce we’ve earned our fourth Telly Award, receiving a 2026 Bronze Winner honor in the General – Not-for-Profit category for our video production with the Children’s Healing Institute Parent Aide Program.

Out of more than 13,000 entries submitted globally from across 6 continents and all 50 states, Brandstory Communications was selected as a winner—placing this work among the best in video and television storytelling worldwide.

Produced by our Gary Widom and J.P. Hervis, this powerful project highlights how weekly, in-home support helps families build stronger relationships, improve parenting skills, and create lasting change.

Thank you to the Telly Awards for this recognition—and to the Children’s Healing Institute for the life-changing work they do every day.

05/05/2026

Our J.P. Hervis’ article on the impact of internal communication for external marketing has been published by the Daily Business Review/ Law.com.

05/05/2026

Our J.P. Hervis' article on the impact of internal communication for external marketing has been published by the Daily Business Review/ Law.com.

Firms may do exceptional work—handling high-impact litigation, advancing meaningful community advocacy, and securing precedent-setting outcomes—but if internal communication is inconsistent or reactive, those opportunities rarely translate into impactful external visibility.

01/05/2026

Story filed by NBC Orlando following our news conference for The Haggard Law Firm and an incredibly brave survivor.

30/04/2026

Today, Brandstory Communications had the important responsibility to organize and execute a news conference in the Orlando media market amplifying a survivor’s courageous decision to speak out during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

The strength shown by this survivor in sharing her story—while protecting her identity—helped shine a necessary spotlight on issues of accountability, community safety, and awareness.

We’re grateful to work alongside The Haggard Law Firm and attorney Maegan Bridwell to help ensure this story was shared with the care and seriousness it deserves.

Thank you to Orlando-area media for your professionalism and thoughtful coverage of such a sensitive matter.

At Brandstory, we believe strategic communications can help elevate voices that matter and bring critical issues into public view.

30/04/2026

Strength. Courage. Purpose.

Today, our client made the incredibly brave decision to speak out—sharing her story publicly, with her identity protected, to help raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and to advocate for safer communities.

We are proud to stand beside her as she seeks accountability and works to ensure others do not endure what she experienced.

Our Maegan Bridwell addressed the media, outlining the allegations in an upcoming negligent security lawsuit and the broader concerns surrounding safety and security at the property in Brevard County, FL.

We also want to thank the members of the media for their professionalism and sensitivity in covering this story—respecting our client’s privacy while helping elevate an important conversation.