Riff City Strategies

Riff City Strategies is one of the country’s top mission-driven communications firms, working at the intersection of climate, emerging technology, and social justice. Named “Small Organization of the Year” by PRWeek’s Purpose Awards and one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, we help leaders build trust, credibility, and momentum.

We’ve helped startups grow into national brands and supported major companies in moments of transformation — from launching Sam Altman’s World in the U.S., a privacy-first platform distinguishing humans from AI, to leading communications for Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. High-Power Charging Network, expanding access to clean transportation.

“As a repeat (2x!) customer of Riff, I can attest to their hustle and creativity in bringing stories to life for organizations at the intersection of humanity and technology.” — Rebecca Hahn, Chief Communications Officer, Tools for Humanity & World

“More than a PR firm, they are an incredible team focused on building the future of clean transportation.” — Andrew Cornelia, CEO, Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging

We’ve exposed injustice and advanced critical reforms for our communities and our country — from securing historic changes to the military justice system to elevating Urban Alchemy’s community-driven public safety model. Our team is trusted to navigate urgent, complex narratives and deliver outcomes that help shift public debate and policy — from sexual violence and racial bias to housing and homelessness.

“Riff City brought the epidemic of injustice in the military out of the shadows and into the national spotlight.” — Col. Don Christensen (ret.), former Chief Prosecutor, U.S. Air Force

Eight years in, we’re still doing what we set out to do: build brands and movements that matter — and move hearts, headlines, and history.