Out of the Woods Public Relations

Out of the Woods Public Relations operates as a strategic communications firm with a distinct focus on the intersection of policy, technology, and high-stakes industries. While the firm is based in the United States, its work extends into national and international arenas, particularly for clients navigating complex regulatory environments. The agency brings a Washington, D.C.-centric perspective to public relations, drawing on deep experience within federal agencies and Capitol Hill. This grounding in the machinery of government allows the firm to offer counsel that is both politically astute and media-savvy, a combination that is especially valuable for organizations facing scrutiny from regulators, legislators, or the press.

Strategic Communications and Crisis Counsel

Out of the Woods Public Relations is best known for its work in crisis communications and strategic messaging for high-profile clients. The agency provides counsel on a wide range of policy initiatives, including energy, environment, technology, aerospace, and defense. Its approach is tactical and results-oriented, emphasizing earned media, paid media, and social media strategies that are tailored to specific advocacy goals. The firm’s president, Jennifer Wood, brings a background that includes roles at the White House Budget Office, the EPA, NASA, and the U.S. Senate, as well as Fortune 500 corporations. This experience informs the agency’s ability to handle sensitive situations, from regulatory challenges to reputation management, with a level of discretion and strategic thinking that is hard to replicate.

Core Services and Client Focus

The agency’s service offerings are built around the needs of organizations that operate in heavily regulated or politically charged sectors. Clients typically include corporations, trade associations, and advocacy groups that require sophisticated public affairs and media relations support. Out of the Woods Public Relations helps these clients navigate the complexities of public perception, often working on campaigns that involve multiple stakeholders, including government officials, journalists, and the public. The firm’s expertise in media training and crisis communications is particularly relevant for executives and organizations that may find themselves in the spotlight for reasons beyond their control.

• Media training and spokesperson preparation
• Crisis communications and reputation management
• Media relations and earned media strategy
• Strategic communications planning
• Public affairs and advocacy campaigns
• Event planning and execution
• Website development and digital content

Who This Agency Is Best Suited For

Out of the Woods Public Relations is a strong fit for organizations that need more than standard PR support—specifically, those facing complex policy battles, regulatory hurdles, or high-stakes communications challenges. The firm is well-suited for companies in the energy, aerospace, defense, and technology sectors, as well as nonprofit organizations and trade associations with a public policy focus. It is also a good choice for any entity that anticipates needing crisis counsel, given the agency’s depth of experience in managing difficult narratives. Clients who value a boutique, hands-on approach with direct access to senior counsel will find that Out of the Woods Public Relations delivers a level of strategic insight that larger, more generalized agencies often cannot match.