Strategic PR & thought leadership
CNPR brings PR, thought leadership, and emerging tools together to build visibility strategies for leaders and organizations ready to move with purpose.
Talk with CandiceWe also partner with companies and nonprofits on select media and PR projects.
Candice Nicole Public RelationsThe thinking behind the attention
One article can create a moment. A clear point of view, a timely story, and a plan for what happens next can build a reputation. CNPR connects those pieces so your visibility supports your goals, not just your search results.
Work with CNPR
Three ways to build visibility around what you do best.
For founders, executives, companies, and nonprofits with a story to tell and an audience to reach. We get clear on the message, find the right angles, and pursue relevant media opportunities.
Your expertise deserves more than a profile that reads like a résumé. We turn your point of view into LinkedIn content that helps the right people understand how you think and why it matters.
Doing your own PR? You still need a plan. Our education and tools help entrepreneurs find stronger stories, communicate them clearly, and keep moving.
CNPR capabilities
Considering CNPR for your next project? Take a closer look at our capabilities and share the deck with your team.
How we think
That question comes before the pitch. Your goals shape the story, the audience, the outlet, and what you do with the attention afterward. A byline, interview, or LinkedIn post only matters if it moves the right conversation forward.
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From clients who worked with CNPR
“Her feedback was clear, insightful, and aligned perfectly with my business goals.”
“We have our Q1 and Q2 of 2024 pretty much mapped out…”
“While working with the agency we received 7 media outlet features!”
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Candice Nicole is an award-winning publicist and the CEO and Lead PR Strategist of Candice Nicole Public Relations. Over 19 years, her work has spanned entertainment, entrepreneurship, corporate brands, and personal visibility.
She began her career in entertainment publicity and now helps entrepreneurs and leaders communicate their ideas with clarity and purpose. She is also the creator of Publicist in Your Pocket, host of The Virtual Publicist Podcast, and an AI consultant developing practical tools for PR and content strategy.
A Morgan State University graduate based in Charlotte, Candice brings her experience as a publicist, speaker, author, and educator to every part of CNPR.
You do not need to be the loudest person in the room to be heard.
The questions worth asking
Good PR starts with clear expectations. Here are a few answers before we talk.
We work with founders, executives, and experts who want to build a clear public point of view. We also take on select PR and media projects for companies and nonprofits. The common thread is substance: you have work, ideas, or results worth sharing and a reason to reach a particular audience.
Come ready to build a reputation, not just collect logos. Know what you want the right people to understand about your work. Stay open to a story angle that differs from your first idea. Media coverage is one tool; what you say, where you say it, and what happens afterward matter too.
With you. CNPR brings strategy, messaging, and media experience. You bring the expertise, context, timely updates, and access to the people and facts behind your story. The strongest work happens when we can challenge ideas, move quickly on opportunities, and make decisions together.
No agency can promise an independent editor will run a story. We can build a stronger case for why your story matters, approach relevant outlets, and prepare you to make the most of an opportunity. We will be candid about what is newsworthy and what needs more work.
That depends on your goals, your starting point, the news cycle, and the kind of work we agree to do. Some timely stories can move fast. Building a recognizable point of view takes consistent work. We will discuss what progress should look like for your project before we begin.
We start with the goal, then look at signals that fit it: relevant media opportunities, message consistency, conversations with the right audiences, and how you use coverage after it runs. A big audience number alone does not tell you whether the right people paid attention.
You can still start. Publicist in Your Pocket, trainings, and AI-powered tools are designed for entrepreneurs who want to do more of the work themselves. If you are considering an agency project, a conversation can help clarify what support fits.
It depends on the scope, timeline, and level of support. Share your goals and budget in our first conversation, and we can discuss an approach that makes sense. We will not suggest a media campaign when what you need first is a clearer message.
We will talk about your audience, what you want to be known for, what is already in motion, and where you need help. If the fit is right, we will outline possible next steps and the support they would require.
Let's talk strategy
Tell us what you are building, who you need to reach, and what success would look like for you.
Schedule a conversationPrefer email? candice@candicenicolepr.com