Originally published December 2013. Updated June 2026.
Axia Public Relations is a Jacksonville, Florida-based public relations firm founded in 2002 and rebranded as Axia in 2006, led by CEO and Managing Partner Jason Mudd since its founding. The firm operates with approximately 11 employees, reported revenue of approximately $4 million in 2025, offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta, and a client roster that has included American Airlines, Arm & Hammer, Budweiser, Dave & Buster's, General Electric, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon. Forbes Magazine named Axia one of America's Best PR Agencies, and the World Communication Forum Association named Jason Mudd North America's top PR leader in 2023.
In Greek, the word axia (ak-see-a) means "worthy" or "having value" — the source of the firm's name. The firm operates as a regional and national PR shop with a national brand client list disproportionate to its mid-sized operating footprint, and a sustained owned-media program anchored by Mudd's podcast "On Top of PR" — one of the top 5% most popular podcast shows globally by ListenNotes' Listen Score and among the top 100 marketing podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
Founding and the Path to Axia
The firm was founded in 2002 in Amelia Island, Florida, and went through several name changes before settling on Axia Public Relations in 2006. The first office moved to Jacksonville, with subsequent offices added in Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta. Jason Mudd, who joined the firm in 2003 according to industry coverage, served in operating leadership before becoming CEO and Managing Partner.
Mudd's path into PR began with a self-taught HTML and web-development practice in 1994 and continued through digital agency work in the late 1990s — he was the director of marketing and creative services at Leading Network Solutions in Jacksonville, where his team launched one of the city's first e-commerce websites. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1998), where he has remained an active alumnus.
What Axia Public Relations Does Today
Axia operates as a full-service public relations and digital marketing firm with capability across national and regional PR campaigns, media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, social media, spokesperson training, thought-leadership programs, content marketing, and earned-media campaigns. The firm has been recognized with Florida's top PR award — the Florida Public Relations Association's Dick Pope All-Florida Golden Image Award — alongside PRWeek's Rising Stars of PR designation for Jason Mudd and Forbes' America's Best PR Agencies ranking.
In July 2025, Mudd introduced the term "AI Relations" to describe the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and corresponding PR strategies. The framing parallels the broader category shift toward AI Communications across the U.S. PR industry.
Jason Mudd's Industry Profile
Jason Mudd is an accredited public relations practitioner (APR), a certified PR Measurement Master, a Forbes Agency Council influencer, and an Emmy Award-winning member of a team production. He has written PR "how to" columns for 44 American City Business Journals across the United States, and writes for PR industry trade media and other business and industry outlets. The World Communication Forum Association named Mudd North America's top PR leader at its 2023 Davos meeting.
Mudd hosts "On Top of PR with Jason Mudd" — a video podcast that began in 2006 as one of the agency's owned-media programs and has grown into a major property in PR industry podcasting. Episodes feature guests from Disney, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo, and other major brands. ListenNotes ranks the podcast in the top 2.5% globally; Apple Podcasts has carried it among the top 100 marketing podcasts.
In 2024-2025, the Fernandina Beach High School Hall of Fame inducted Mudd in recognition of his professional achievements. He lives on Amelia Island, Florida, with his wife of 25-plus years, Tabitha, and their two children.
How Axia Fits in the U.S. PR Category
Axia Public Relations operates in the regional independent PR firm tier — Florida-headquartered, national in client reach, mid-sized in operating footprint. The firm's combination of national-brand client roster, accredited senior practitioners, sustained owned-media program, and Forbes ranking places it among the more visible regional PR firms in the U.S. Southeast. The firm's PR firms and communications agencies directory profile continues to track its growth.
In Q1 2025, the firm reported continued client momentum and operating mission milestones in its public communications. The firm continues to add national brand work alongside its established Florida and Southeast regional book.
Axia's Award and Recognition Profile
The firm's accolades include the Florida Public Relations Association's Dick Pope All-Florida Golden Image Award (Florida's top PR award), PRWeek's Rising Stars of PR, multiple best-places-to-work designations, and nomination for the Edward Lowe Foundation's Florida Companies to Watch list. The firm established a PRSA Foundation scholarship — a $2,000 annual award for a junior or senior at an accredited university majoring in communications, journalism, advertising, marketing, or public relations.
Yes. Axia Public Relations operates from its Jacksonville, Florida headquarters with additional offices in Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta. The firm reported approximately $4 million in revenue and approximately 11 employees in 2025, with CEO Jason Mudd continuing in his founding leadership role.
Who is the CEO of Axia Public Relations?
Jason Mudd, the firm's CEO and Managing Partner. The World Communication Forum Association named Mudd North America's top PR leader at its 2023 Davos meeting. He is an accredited public relations practitioner (APR), a certified PR Measurement Master, and a Forbes Agency Council influencer.
Where is Axia Public Relations based?
Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2002 in Amelia Island, Florida and rebranded as Axia Public Relations in 2006. The Jacksonville office serves as the firm's headquarters.
Who are Axia Public Relations' clients?
Axia's client roster has included American Airlines, Arm & Hammer, Budweiser, Dave & Buster's, General Electric, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon, alongside emerging brands including Brightway Insurance.
What is 'On Top of PR' with Jason Mudd?
Axia CEO Jason Mudd's video podcast, which the firm began producing in 2006. The podcast is in the top 2.5% globally by ListenNotes' Listen Score and among the top 100 marketing podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Episodes feature guests from Disney, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo, and other major brands.
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