Kirby Communications

Kirby Communications is a boutique public relations and marketing communications firm led by principal Stacia Kirby, who brings over 25 years of professional experience to the practice. The firm offers a full suite of integrated communications services including media relations, social media management, content development, storytelling, event coordination, community relations, and strategic marketing communications. Serving clients ranging from early-stage start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, the agency is designed to deliver big-agency capabilities without the bureaucracy or overhead typically associated with larger firms. Clients benefit from direct, senior-level counsel on every engagement, ensuring strategic alignment and consistent execution across all communications activities. Stacia Kirby's background uniquely positions the firm at the intersection of journalism and public relations. Prior to founding Kirby Communications, she served as Director of Media Relations at Publicis in Seattle, where she played a primary role in launching Starbucks onto the national stage. Her earlier career included roles with Paramount Pictures, ABC-TV, the Mutual Broadcasting System, and Bon Appétit magazine, as well as work as a publicist for best-selling authors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Washington and a Certificate in Social Media Management, also from UW. The firm is experienced in both B2C and B2B communications, with demonstrated success placing clients in prominent national outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Good Housekeeping, Entrepreneur, and many more. Trade and vertical media coverage spans sectors including food, retail, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, non-profit, and professional services, among others. Kirby Communications is a member of PR Consultants Group (PRCG), a national affiliate network of independent public relations firms, with Stacia currently serving as President of the organization. This affiliation extends the firm's geographic reach across all 50 U.S. states, providing clients with local expertise backed by national distribution — effectively functioning as a national agency of local practitioners. The firm's guiding philosophy centers on delivering measurable results in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner, with a collaborative approach that positions it as a true business partner rather than a transactional vendor.