Burness

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Advancing social change through strategic communications and media relations

Burness is a global team of communications experts dedicated to supporting nonprofits and the people they serve. They focus on advancing social change in areas such as health, education, climate solutions, research, agriculture, and science worldwide. With offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Nairobi, Kenya, Burness is committed to inclusivity and collaboration, valuing empathy and respect in their relationships.

The agency offers a range of services including communications strategy, creative design and production, digital strategy and engagement, media relations, messaging, policy communications, and training. They work holistically to engage the right audiences with the right messages at the right time and place, whether through news, events, digital advertisements, or social media.

Burness has collaborated with notable organizations such as the Ford Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, demonstrating their ability to shape narratives and elevate voices on critical issues. Their mission-driven approach ensures they deliver impactful results that improve lives and protect the planet.

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Services

What these services involve

Corporate Communications
Corporate Communications for pr and communications buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Media Relations
Media Relations for pr and communications buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Press Releases and Newsroom
Press Releases and Newsroom for pr and communications buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Thought Leadership PR
Thought Leadership PR for pr and communications buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.

Agency details

Team size
201-500 people

About this agency on Agency List

Burness holds an Agency List Score of 71 out of 100.

That score is higher than 20% of the 36,919 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Assessment date

Agency List assessed Burness in September 2026, reading 7 pages published on burness.com.

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