Brodeur Partners is a Boston-headquartered full-service communications agency founded in 1985 by John Brodeur. Andrea "Andy" Coville has been CEO since 1999. The firm built its name in technology PR, then expanded into healthcare, financial services, education, government, nonprofit and space work, with offices in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C. and Phoenix.
What does Brodeur Partners do?
Brodeur Partners provides strategic planning, research, media relations, digital and social media, content creation and brand development. Its practice areas include B2B, consumer, education, events, financial services, government, healthcare, nonprofits and foundations, space, social purpose and sustainability, and technology, plus an early-stage practice.
The firm's method is called Relevance, a research-based model that links communications to changes in what people do rather than only what they think. In March 2026 it appointed Collins Dunn, formerly of FactSet and StreetAccount, as executive vice president of AI and data transformation. CEO Coville said in the announcement that PR is the natural connector of content across channels and shapes a company's AI strategy.
Who founded Brodeur Partners and who leads it?
John Brodeur founded Brodeur Partners in 1985 and is chairman, a former press secretary and chief of staff on Capitol Hill who leads the firm's education work. Andrea Coville joined in 1986 and became CEO in 1999, according to her author biography. PR News named her one of its Top Women in PR in 2016.
What is the history of Brodeur Partners?
Omnicom Group acquired Brodeur Partners in 1993, and in March 2011 Coville and Brodeur bought back a majority stake. Omnicom kept an equity position at that time, according to O'Dwyer's and the Holmes Report.
The firm has added agencies over time, including Beaupre & Company and TechTHiNQ, a Phoenix content marketing and PR agency founded in 2010 by Linda Capcara. TechTHiNQ is the base of the Phoenix office.
Who owns Brodeur Partners?
Brodeur Partners has been management-led since the 2011 buyback, with Coville and Brodeur holding the majority stake at that time. EPR could not confirm the current equity split, including whether Omnicom still holds a stake, from public sources.
Who are Brodeur Partners' clients?
The firm's chairman biography cites client experience with IBM, Sony, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, General Electric, Philips, American Express, MasterCard, Corning, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the American Cancer Society. Those names describe the firm's history and EPR has not verified which are current.
A 2016 PR News profile describes a Brodeur campaign for Corning's Gorilla Glass that used travel bloggers on a Pacific Northwest trek to reach a broader audience.
What recognition has Brodeur Partners received?
EPR verified one named recognition: PR News included Coville in its 2016 Top Women in PR list. The firm describes itself as a leading mid-sized agency, which EPR has not independently verified.
How does Brodeur Partners compare with other Boston firms?
Brodeur Partners is older than the other Boston-area firms in the EPR directory and covers more sectors. The table uses directory details.
| Firm | Founded | Focus |
|---|
| Brodeur Partners | 1985 | Technology, healthcare, financial services, education, government, nonprofit |
| Greenough Communications | 1999 | Boston brand marketing and PR |
| Racepoint Global | 2004 | Earned-first communications |
| InkHouse | 2007 | Technology PR, Waltham |
Brodeur Partners is the only firm in this table with an Omnicom history. For ranked comparisons see the top technology PR agencies, and for the local market see Boston PR firms.
Brodeur Partners FAQ
Who is the CEO of Brodeur Partners?
Andrea "Andy" Coville has been CEO since 1999, and John Brodeur is chairman.
Where is Brodeur Partners based?
Brodeur Partners is headquartered in Boston, with offices in New York, Washington, D.C. and Phoenix listed on its site.
Is Brodeur Partners part of Omnicom?
Omnicom acquired the firm in 1993, and management bought back a majority in 2011. Omnicom kept an equity position then, and EPR could not confirm the current arrangement.
When was Brodeur Partners founded?
John Brodeur founded the firm in 1985.
Facts last verified October 15, 2026 against company releases and trade press.
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