Phone: (315) 416–7767
Strategic Communications + Public Engagement
Build trust.
Drive Engagement.
Drive Media helps organizations build trust, reach people, and move important work forward.
Nearly four decades of media experience | MWBE Certified
Trusted Media & Community Relationships
Strategic
Communications Firm
We Support Government &
Corporate Leaders
Building influence through media strategy,
recruitment campaigns, strategic messaging, & community engagement.
We support organizations across the East Coast with expert communication consulting and public relations services.
We are an MWBE-certified company with close to 40 years of broadcasting, public-sector, and education communications experience.
We understand the pressure when the public is watching.
When the Story Breaks, Your Message Decides What Happens Next
Drive Media & Consulting helps law enforcement, school districts, government & private sector leaders communicate clearly under pressure and attract the people they need to serve their communities.
How We Help
Strategic Solutions. Real-World Impact.
Media Relations
& Visibility
- Press releases and media advisories
- Securing media coverage and story placement
- Interview coordination and spokesperson support
- Public awareness campaigns
- Television, radio, and digital content strategy
Public Affairs & Government Engagement
- Community engagement planning
- Public meeting facilitation and moderation
- Stakeholder communication support
- Government and policy communication strategy
- Public engagement around proposed initiatives and policy changes
Executive Media Training
- Television interview preparation
- On-camera coaching, teleprompter training
- Difficult interview preparation
- Message discipline training
- Public speaking and presentation support
Recruitment & Public-Facing Campaigns
- Recruitment campaigns for public agencies
- Public safety awareness initiatives
- Community trust campaigns
- School and municipal engagement programs
- Behavior-change campaigns and strategic outreach
Crisis Communications
Strategy
- Build a crisis response plann
- Public statements and message development
- Media response strategy
- Press conference planning and execution
- Reputation and trust management

Book a 15-minute strategy call.
What our clients are saying
“I began working with Lacey Leonardi as a sergeant in my role as SPD’s Public Information Officer, and continued to work with her throughout my career, even during my time as Chief of Police. I have always been impressed with both her professionalism and her compassion. She is the type of journalist who never forgets that behind every good story there are good people living that story.”
Joe Cecile
The Pressure Is Real
One incident.
One unclear message.
Lasting damage.
Recruitment is down.
Competition is up.
Communities feel it.
Leaders are unprepared.
Messages get mixed.
Trust erodes.
We bring clarity, strategy, and the right support to fix that.

