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CHQ is a branding and communications consultancy with a global reach and a proven track record across industries—from lifestyle and luxury to tech, entertainment, and nonprofit. With decades of combined expertise, CHQ partners with top agencies and brands to craft strategy, messaging, and campaigns that connect, resonate, and endure.
Founded by veteran communications leader Ed James, CHQ has led initiatives for clients like Toyota, 3M, Fender, VH1 Save the Music, and Bowers & Wilkins. Drawing on Ed’s 25+ years of experience—including leadership roles at Gibson Guitar and Cornerstone PR—CHQ offers senior-level insight, cultural fluency, and results-driven execution for brands navigating today’s complex media landscape.
Testimonials
Ed is a true public relations professional with exceptional skills in tactical executions. I had the pleasure of working with Ed on several brand communications programs and was consistently impressed with the level of strategic thinking and the seamless execution of the campaigns.
Esther Mireya Tejeda
Diageo
Ed was one of the first PR professionals who actually created concrete results for The Orchard. Throughout our time working together, he continuously offered new ways to raise our profile, while following through on standard PR practices. Ed has excellent relationships with all of the journalists I suggested we target, and in turn he would advise of other journalists I wasn't familiar with.
Jaclyn Ranere
The Orchard
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