Smart storytelling
for innovative organizations and people.
Piech Communications is a boutique agency that delivers results-focused PR and communications for organizations, start-ups and researchers advancing the latest science.
We translate complex ideas into compelling content, then strategically share this content so promising innovations can create long-lasting impacts.
We tell your stories in smart, creative ways — so you get the results you seek.
Sitting at the intersection of science and storytelling, we specialize in writing, content creation, strategic communications planning and implementation, media relations, and crisis communications.
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Our Work.
Our clients all work to make people’s lives better, whether by advancing new therapeutic modalities, innovative approaches to drug discovery, or technologies that enhance health care delivery.
We collaborate with a broad range of science organizations, public entities, research groups and start-ups based in Canada and the United States.
Our areas of focus include life sciences, biotech and health research.
Our Team
Claire Piech
Principal and Founder
With over 16 years of experience in PR and content creation, Claire understands what works when it comes to science communications so organizations, start-ups and researchers can successfully translate cutting-edge science into engaging stories, connect with key audiences, and get the engagement they seek.
Our Services.
We offer a range of high-quality services to tell your stories in smart, creative ways that get results.
Are you a new start-up? Ask us about our Start-Up Packages.
Content Development
At its core, excellent communications is based on excellent content. We pride ourselves on our clean, crisp style that distills complex science into engaging stories.
We provide:
- Press releases
- Pitch decks
- Researcher profiles
- Journal articles
- Website copy
- Social media content
- Reports, including annual reports
- Event speaking notes
- Videos and podcasts
Strategic Communications
About to hit a critical milestone? We create custom communications plans built around your unique objectives and within your budget so you can reach your key audiences in impactful ways. We then put those plans into action so you get the results you want while staying focused on your larger business goals.
We provide
- Milestone-specific communications plans, including start-up launches, new research results, and organizational changes
- Annual communications plans
- Plan implementation
Media
Relations
Whether you want to get your story picked up by key outlets, or you inadvertently find yourself in the spotlight and need to respond to challenging media inquiries, we help you work with the media to reach your goals.
We provide:
- Strategic advice
- Press release writing and distribution, either through custom media lists or Newswires
- Pitching and outreach
- Interview messaging
- Interview coaching
Crisis Communications
Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go as planned. When your organization faces a difficult situation, we help you expertly navigate it to minimize the impact. We know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to crisis communications, which is critical during difficult times.
We provide:
- Strategic advice
- Key messaging
- Crisis communications plans
- Scenario planning
- We are a remote agency based near Vancouver, British Columbia.
- We deliver exceptional quality. Over 85% of clients that start with us stay with us.
- We typically book up three months in advance, although we always hold space for time-sensitive media relations and crisis communications work.