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CHQ Media is a branding communications company founded in 2014. With an emphasis on lifestyle, branding, and music, CHQ crafts and implements brand and communications strategies for traditional, social and digital media channels.

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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.

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Testimonials

Ed is a highly qualified, senior PR Executive that has great analytic skills and is extremely detail oriented. He brings both tech background and music knowledge to the table and can bridge these uniquely. I would highly recommend Ed James to any company looking for a seasoned, top-class PR Executive.

Ulf Zick

President International Repertoire, Universal Music Group

I had the pleasure of working with Ed during our time at Gibson. He quite simply is the best PR person I have worked with in my entire career. This is due to the fact that he is able to completely understand the overall strategic direction of the company and then develop an appropriate PR strategy. I would highly recommend Ed.