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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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Ed James has been one of Guitar Center's most valuable partners in the development and execution of our public relations strategy over the past decade. A master at maintaining relationships with clients and media. A phenomenal provider of insightful, strategic public relations counsel and vision for our brand and executive teams. Most importantly he and his team deliver results, impressions totaling in the billions.

Dustin Hinz

Guitar Center

Ed is an amazing source of resources and has provided many TV-friendly guests—sometimes at very short notice—for our live news broadcast. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and always comes through.