Story Partners

09/22/2026

A night of barks, meows and big winners!

We were proud to support our client the Animal Health Institute (AHI) for Pet Night on Capitol Hill, helping support its annual Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill contest.

Congrats to this year’s winners and their owners: Riley the dog, Jax the cat and Fried Rice the shrimp!

One of our favorite events each year, we look forward to helping bring the contest to life and celebrating the important role animal health plays in keeping our pets happy, healthy and by our sides.

09/10/2026

A fresh look, the same winning team. We’re excited to unveil the updated Story Partners website!

Our new digital home showcases what we do best. From public affairs and crisis communications to digital and social media and creative services, our team brings strategy, expertise, creativity, and a winning spirit to every challenge.

Explore the updated site to learn more about our work, meet our team, and discover the stories we’re shaping to help our clients advance their most important objectives:

When it matters most, leading brands, corporations, and advocacy organizations turn to Story Partners to shape the policy conversation and influence the people driving it.

08/25/2026

We’re proud to see our Associate Director, Gabby Cohen, featured by The SQ!

For the past year, The SQ has been a great home for our Story Partners team, giving us a space where we can collaborate, brainstorm, build stronger team connections and, most importantly, do our best work for our clients.

Story Partners is excited to continue growing at The SQ, and we’re grateful for a space that supports our team every step of the way.

08/07/2026

Exciting news for our client Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) and the future of open ocean aquaculture! SATS member Ocean Era received the final permit for its Velella Epsilon project, which will be the first open ocean aquaculture demonstration net pen project in U.S. federal waters in over ten years. This marks a major milestone after an 8-year permitting process involving multiple federal and state agencies.

That convoluted permitting process drives SATS's work to encourage Congress to pass the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act, legislation that would create a pathway for open ocean aquaculture in the U.S by establishing an assessment program to evaluate commercial-scale demonstration projects in federal waters.

Ocean Era’s achievement is such an important story in SATS’s work to expand open ocean aquaculture - we are thrilled to help spread the word.

Read more about the project: https://bit.ly/4pJQYaO

Hawai’i-based mariculture startup Ocean Era said it has secured the final permit needed to launch a red drum farming demonstration

07/31/2026

On National Intern Day, we are celebrating our fantastic intern, Steffanny Avila!

"As I approach the end of my internship with Story Partners, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute alongside such a talented team.

Over the past few months, I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience in strategic communications by monitoring media coverage, drafting social media content, conducting research, and supporting press releases and client campaigns. Each project has helped me better understand how thoughtful communication and public affairs strategies help shape conversations and support organizations in achieving their goals.

I’m excited to continue learning, take on new challenges, and further develop my skills, especially when it comes to media relations and engaging with journalists. Thank you to the Story Partners team for an incredible experience so far. I’m looking forward to making the most of the rest of my internship!"

07/21/2026

We were proud to support our client, the Institute for Families and Technology (IFT), in launching the Phone-Free Schools State Yearbook for the Class of 2026—a creative campaign recognizing states that passed or strengthened phone-free schools policies this legislative session while spotlighting those that fell short.

The yearbook featured distinctions like Honor Roll and Top of the Class, recognizing Indiana and Kansas for passing some of the strongest bell-to-bell phone-free schools laws in the country, while also highlighting class superlatives, including Maryland as "Most Improved" and Maine as "Most Creative."

Check out the full yearbook: https://bit.ly/3RtKQqv

06/23/2026

On Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, we join our client, the Institute for Families and Technology (IFT), in honoring the children, teens, and families whose lives have been forever changed by the harms of social media.

We are proud to support IFT's work to advance policies that help create a safer digital environment for children and families. Today, we remember the lives lost, honor the families who have shared their stories, and stand with those continuing to advocate for meaningful change.

To mark today’s remembrance, we encourage you to listen to an episode of Superhuman Podcast. Created by Aaron Ping after the loss of his son, the eight-part investigative podcast explores how powerful technology companies are shaping a system with enormous influence, limited oversight, and devastating impacts on families: https://apple.co/4uRa5AZ

If you're in the D.C. area, we encourage you to visit the Social Media Victims Memorial, which honors children whose lives have been lost or forever impacted by social media harms. The memorial opens to the public today at 4 p.m. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4vVGYNI.

June 23, 2026, Washington, D.C. Public Memorial Viewing 4–5 PM National Press Conference 5 PM Upper Senate Park About Behind the pictures on Snapchat, Instagram, Tiktok, tens of thousands of young people are bullied, exploited, solicited, and even lose their lives. Carson was 16 when anonymous use...

06/19/2026

Podcasting has been around for over 20 years, but it has never been easier to produce. Today, AI platforms handle everything from recording and editing to post-production, allowing creators to deliver studio-quality audio without a professional engineer. As a result, more organizations are leveraging podcasts to delve deeply into complex topics, demonstrate their expertise, and expand their reach.

However, while production has gone mainstream, the true hurdle to success is driving audience engagement—measured by downloads, listens, and views. That is where Story Partners comes in. We collaborate with clients like the Cyber Readiness Institute and the Digital Supply Chain Institute to amplify their podcast engagement. Through precision online targeting, we ensure their insights reach the exact eyes and ears that matter most.

06/16/2026

Senior Account Executives Gabby Cohen and Molly Matthews had a wonderful time attending GlobalWIN’s celebration of Artistic Generosity and the American Artist Abroad at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.

The exhibition featured works from the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), highlighting how American artists foster cultural understanding and strengthen connections around the world.

In addition to exploring the gallery, they enjoyed a thoughtful panel discussion on the impact of the arts abroad and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees—all while celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

06/12/2026

Edwardian fashion, Irish music, and a literary classic brought to life!

Story Partners Founder and Chair Gloria Story Dittus and Senior Account Executive Gabby Cohen joined Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason for the annual Bloomsday celebration honoring James Joyce’s landmark novel Ulysses. Alongside friends and guests dressed in traditional early 1900s Edwardian attire, they enjoyed live musical performances, connected with members of Washington’s Irish community, and listened to a reading of Molly Bloom’s famous soliloquy, which transported guests to the world of Joyce’s Dublin.