About Us

We are PR specialists. We help brands earn credibility through media, messaging, and consistent execution. No noise. Just work that builds trust.

The BPR International team together in the office
NationalPress Club Member
20+Years of Industry Experience
150+Media Placements Annually
94%Client Retention Rate

Our Story

BPR International was built for earned credibility, not noise. We work with teams that need the market to understand them quickly and take them seriously. That often includes industries where trust is tied to detail, accuracy, and reputation, like engineering and tech, water, construction and design, and banking and financial planning.

We are specialists in public relations, not generalists. That focus keeps our work sharp and disciplined. We do not throw random pitches at random lists. We build a clear narrative, shape proof points, and earn the right coverage in the right places. We support leaders with messaging they can repeat with confidence, and we help brands show up consistently across media, events, and content.

As an active member of the National Press Club in Washington D.C., BPR has the rare ability to host formal press conferences, access the D.C. press corps directly, and connect clients to the policymakers and national media that drive decisions in regulated industries.

Our goal is to make your brand easier to understand, easier to trust, and easier to choose.

Susan Fortner
President

Susan leads with a journalism-first mindset. Get the story clear, keep facts tight, and communicate with confidence. Clients value her calm execution, fast follow-through, and high standards.

Susan Fortner, President of BPR International

What Drives Us

We exist to elevate the voices of organizations doing complex, consequential work. By combining deep industry knowledge with strategic media expertise, we help our clients earn the recognition and trust that their innovations deserve.

Our Core Values

PR works when it is clear, consistent, and built on trust. These values guide how we write, pitch, plan, and deliver for every client.

Clarity First

We make the message simple, specific, and easy to repeat without losing meaning.

Proof over hype

We lead with facts, outcomes, and real substance. Not inflated claims.

Follow-through

PR rewards consistency. We stay on it, track it, and keep momentum moving.

Strong relationships

We build trust with clients and media through professionalism and respect.

Meet Our Team

Meet the strategists, writers, and relationship-builders who turn technical complexity into compelling narratives.

Susan Fortner, Founder

Susan Fortner

Founder

Liz Scott, Title

Liz Scott

Title

Terise Ryan, Senior Strategist

Terise Ryan

Senior Strategist

Olivia Janney, Account Coordinator

Olivia Janney

Account Coordinator

Awards & Affiliations

Communications Partner — The Water Innovation Summit Series, in partnership with The Water Entrepreneur podcast and host Paul Gagliardo.

Water Innovation Summit SeriesNational Press Club memberThe Water Entrepreneur podcast

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