PR Specialist with 40 years of experience in media relations, public relations, and executive communications.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Longtime Detroit-area PR pro announces media relations consulting business

Milford, Michigan, February 21, 2024

Veteran public relations professional Ted Montgomery announced today that he has started a media relations consulting business that will serve clients in metro Detroit and beyond. Montgomery Media Relations Consulting will work with companies and individuals to create and execute strategic media relations programs designed to tell their stories, widely and effectively. The company will also provide executive and crisis communications counsel and media training.

Montgomery has nearly 40 years of communications and PR experience working at agencies, in public radio, and as a speechwriter for the Michigan state senate. For the past 25 years, he has served as a communications and media relations professional for three state universities: Oakland University, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and Wayne State University.

“I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to study the craft at the feet of some of the most highly regarded PR professionals the Detroit area has known,” Montgomery said. “I’ve also been able to create and nurture excellent relationships with print and broadcast media in metro Detroit and throughout the state, and I’m really looking forward to continuing those relationships. I’m excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work sharing the accomplishments and capabilities of my clients.”

From 2017 to 2022 Montgomery worked as Associate Director of University Communications for Wayne State. He retired from the university in July 2022 but has found that his passion for proactive media relations work has not waned. “It’s a little bit daunting to hang out my own shingle, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for some time now. The work is centered around the people, which is what makes it so appealing to me.”

In addition to his communications and media relations work, Montgomery is an award-winning published author of six books and dozens of guest columns and articles for publications such as the Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Lansing State Journal Lansing City Magazine, Oakland Press, Royal Oak Daily Tribune and many others. He also spent 12 years writing a weekly NHL hockey column for USA Today.

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  • Ted Montgomery was an important member of our team during the greatest period of growth in Oakland University’s history.

    Dr. Gary D. Russi
    President, Oakland University (1996-2013)

  • I honestly don’t know anyone who can pitch a story like Ted. He is an absolute master at media relations – and crisis communications.

    Lillian Lorenzi
    President and CMO
    PR Works

  • Whether coming up with creative media pitches, writing compelling speeches or handling crisis communications, I could not have asked for a more trusted or effective colleague.

    Geoff Upward
    Former Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
    Oakland University

  • Ted is a true master of the art of media relations and communications. I can say unequivocally that during my 45 years in media relations and communications I did not witness any other colleagues who reached the high levels that Ted achieved.

    Tom Reynolds
    Former Associate Director of Public Relations
    Wayne State University

  • I always trusted Ted to give me great honest guidance. He's a pro when it comes to strategic thinking, clear writing and media outreach.

    Mary Beth Snyder
    Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
    Oakland University, 1993-2012

Specialties

  • Media relations

  • Media relations training

  • Executive communication

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At Montgomery Media Relations Consultants, we help you identify the high impact stories that explain who you are and what you do. All of our efforts support your mission and your brand with time-honored best practices in the industry.