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Hensley Fontana Public Relations

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Specializes in hospitality marketing and public relations services

Hensley Fontana Public Relations, founded in 1985 and based in Charlotte, NC, is a boutique agency led by Bruce and Jill Hensley. The agency integrates into clients' operations, offering hands-on account management and leveraging a network of freelance talent to maintain cost-effectiveness. They are known for their expertise in hospitality and lifestyle marketing, particularly in the restaurant and tourism sectors.

The agency provides a range of services including media relations, publicity, promotions, special events, and crisis communications. They also offer digital content, social media strategy, and advertising creative services. Hensley Fontana's approach combines journalistic skills with marketing strategies to create consistent and memorable campaigns that influence public opinion and enhance brand perception.

Hensley Fontana has worked with a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs. Notable clients include Charlotte Motor Speedway, Palm Restaurant, and Autobell Car Wash. They are also the founders and operators of Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week®, a successful promotion involving over 140 restaurants in the metro area.

41
YEARS IN BUSINESS
3
SERVICES

Capabilities

Category

PR and Communications

Services

What these services involve

Crisis Communications
Crisis 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.

Agency details

Team size
1-10 people
Founded
1985 (41 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Hensley Fontana Public Relations holds an Agency List Score of 96 out of 100.

That score is higher than 88% of the 36,919 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Agency List assessed Hensley Fontana Public Relations in September 2026, reading 5 pages published on hensleyfontana.com.

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