Bethany Ruhe

About Bethany Ruhe

Award-Winning PR Director | Strategic Communications Leader | External Affairs ExpertWith over 20 years of experience in public relations, media strategy, and external affairs, I’ve built a career transforming organizations into thought leaders, amplifying their voices, and navigating complex stakeholder relationships. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, I help businesses craft compelling narratives, secure media coverage, and engage with key audiences—including government, investors, and C-level executives.As a consultant, I specialize in media relations, government affairs, strategic communications, and event planning. My work has helped clients break into new markets, win prestigious industry awards, and land speaking engagements on some of the world’s biggest stages. Whether it’s launching a new initiative, managing a crisis, finding investors or buyers or building a brand from the ground up, I thrive on creating solutions that drive impact.Previously, I co-founded and led Pittsburgh Current, where I built a media brand from scratch—developing its content strategy, growing its audience, and establishing it as one of the city\'s top publications. Before that, I spent nearly a decade at Direct Energy, leading external relations efforts and positioning the company as an energy tech industry leader.I believe in the power of storytelling, strategic collaboration, and mission-driven communication. If you’re looking for a results-oriented PR strategist who can elevate your brand and help you navigate the ever-evolving media landscape, let’s connect.Expertise: Media Relations | Strategic Communications | Government Affairs | Crisis Management Thought Leadership | Brand Positioning | Event Planning | Social Media Strategy#PublicRelations #MediaStrategy #Communications #ThoughtLeadership #BrandStorytelling #GovernmentAffairs

Experience

1. Co-founder and Strategic Communications Lead

   Bloom Advisory Partners

   Dec 2025 — Present

Skills

• Brand Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Press Releases
• Web Content
• Strategic Planning
• Blogging
• Storytelling
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Event Planning
• Newsletters
• Strategic Communications
• Editing
• Communications Planning
• Advertising
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Copywriting
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Integrated Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Project Management
• Copy Editing
• Communication Training
• Speech Writing
• Content Management
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Social Media