Buchanan Public Relations & Communications
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Buchanan Public Relations & Communications is an award-winning public relations and strategic communications agency based in the Philadelphia region. We help organizations increase visibility and protect their reputations through media relations, crisis communications, thought leadership, digital strategy and stakeholder engagement. Offering thoughtful counsel, meaningful coverage and creative content, we serve a broad range of regional and national clients across professional services, financial services, healthcare, consumer, environmental and nonprofit sectors.

OFFICE LOCATION(S)

Philadelphia - Pennsylvania (USA)

EMPLOYEES

8

HEADQUARTERS

134 N. Wayne Ave., Suite 203
Wayne, Pennsylvania, 19087
USA

Megan Yocum

Co-Owner & Principal

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John Reynolds

Co-Owner & Principal

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Buchanan Public Relations & Communications

Overview

For nearly 30 years, Buchanan Public Relations & Communications has been helping organizations in Philadelphia and across the country articulate their "why," shape their narrative and stand out in an increasingly noisy world. Founded in 1998, our agency has grown into one of the most respected Philadelphia PR firms, known for combining strategic insight with fast hands-on execution. Our capabilities include strategic communications, public relations and media relations, thought leadership and content development, digital and integrated strategy, crisis communications and reputation management, and community relations.
Our team brings deep experience and genuine intellectual curiosity to every engagement. We are proud to boast a strong client retention rate, which we attribute to operating with trust and a strong sense of responsibility in all that we do. Organizations rely on us when stakes are high, and our understanding of how stories travel helps clients own their narrative before someone else does.
We believe the best results come from open communication and no surprises. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, immersing ourselves in the business and tailoring communications strategies that align directly with business objectives. While we pride ourselves on producing high-quality work, we also challenge assumptions, bring fresh thinking and help clients anticipate what's ahead.
Buchanan Public Relations & Communications is a WBENC-certified agency and is a founding member of the Public Relations Global Network.

Services

  • Community Relations
  • Content Creation
  • Corporate Communications
  • Creative Services
  • Crisis Communications and Crisis Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Employee Relations
  • Events and Campaigns
  • Grand Opening Events
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Media and Presentation Training
  • Media Relations
  • Messaging
  • Product and Brand Launches
  • Public Relations
  • Reputation Management
  • Social Media and Marketing
  • Video Production
  • Website and App Development

Industry Expertise

  • Arts / Entertainment
  • Biotech / Life Sciences
  • Building / Construction / Architecture
  • Consumer Products
  • Digital
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environment / Waste
  • Environmental
  • Family
  • Financial / Banking / Investment
  • Fitness
  • Food and Drink
  • Government / Public Sector
  • Healthcare / Nutrition
  • Human Resources
  • Legal
  • Lifestyle
  • Manufacturing
  • Media and Broadcast
  • Pharmaceuticals / Medical
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Youth / Children's Interest

Megan Yocum - Co-Owner & Principal

Megan Yocum is a strategic communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations elevate their visibility and strengthen their reputation. With deep expertise across financial services, professional services, higher education, consumer goods, healthcare and nonprofit industries, she brings a broad, solutions-driven perspective shaped by both agency and corporate roles.

Megan specializes in strategic messaging, thought leadership and crisis communications, developing programs that advance clients’ business goals and drive long-term impact.

Megan joined the agency in 2013 and has been a driving force behind its growth and evolution, acquiring ownership alongside John Reynolds in 2025.

E: megan.yocum@buchananpr.com

John Reynolds - Co-Owner & Principal

John Reynolds is a seasoned PR leader who helps organizations earn meaningful visibility that moves the needle. As an expert media relations strategist, he oversees clients’ PR programs and works regularly with top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Under his leadership, the firm and its clients have won numerous awards for media relations campaigns.

John brings a growth mindset to every engagement, continously innovating and hungry for results.

John has been instrumental in shaping the agency’s direction since joining in 2014. He became co-owner alongside Megan Yocum in 2025.

E: john.reynolds@buchananpr.com