Medley Inc. has been named Mid-Size Agency of the Year at the 2025 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Houston 40th Annual Excalibur Awards. This honor, based on demonstrated revenue growth and overall agency expansion, marks a significant milestone as Medley celebrates 15 years of impact. Since its founding in 2009, Medley has built a reputation for culturally grounded storytelling and strategic communications that drive impact across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Over the past year, the agency has expanded both its revenue and service offerings to meet the demands of an evolving media landscape.
“This award is a powerful reflection of our team’s creativity, resilience, and commitment to community,” said Ashley Small, Founder and CEO of Medley Inc. “We’re proud to be an agency that builds strategy at the intersection of culture and communication, and we’re grateful to PRSA Houston for recognizing that work.”
Among the agency’s highlights during the award period:
- Strategic Campaigns: Medley led major campaigns for clients such as the Third Ward Cultural District, The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Tulsa, ImpactTulsa, and the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority’s Shepherd Durham Project. These initiatives combined storytelling, media engagement, and community insight to drive measurable outcomes, from millions of digital impressions to meaningful civic participation.
- Expanded Capabilities: In response to changes in the digital media landscape, Medley integrated email newsletter development into its core services, empowering clients to maintain visibility amid declining organic reach on social platforms.
- Community-Centered Branding: Medley’s work with the Third Ward Cultural District resulted in the creation of a brand identity rooted in local murals and African mosaic art. According to a report by Houston First, the district is the second most visited cultural district in Houston.
- Commitment to Talent and Inclusion: Medley’s diverse team includes women, mothers, and young professionals, all united by a shared commitment to excellence. In 2024, the agency hosted internal initiatives, such as Lunch & Learn sessions, to deepen alignment around its mission, vision, and values.
As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise, Medley is proud to operate independently while serving clients on local and national stages.
“Our mission is to ensure that our clients’ stories are not just seen, but they’re drivers for real change throughout the community and the world,” Small added. “This recognition inspires us to continue that work with even more intention.”
View Medley’s 15-year anniversary portfolio here.
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About Medley Inc.
Founded in 2009, Medley Inc. is a Houston-based public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in helping clients reach diverse markets. With a focus on enhancing brand reputation and recognition, Medley integrates public relations, branding, and digital media marketing to deliver impactful campaigns. For more information, visit www.medleyinc.com.