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All the perks of a big agency. None of the hassle.

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.

Trusted by

3M
Converse
Ernie Ball
Guitar Center
SoundExchange
Namm
RWS
AllianceBernstein
Fender
Artist For Action
John Lennon Bus
Save The Music Foundation
Bushmills Whiskey
Flood Mag
Gibson
Diageo
Bowers & Wilkins
Jypsi Whiskey
Sandy Hook Promise
Fader Magazine
Three Chord Bourbon

Powerful Messaging, Expertly Delivered

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 James is a pro I've worked with over the years, who knows what's worth prioritizing and what's worth letting go.

Nat Ives

Editor, CMO Today & Wall Street Journal

Ed gets it. He knows what I'm interested in, and what I'm not. This saves both of us a lot of time, which is saying a lot.

Peter Kafka

Chief Correspondent, Business Insider

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