About Us

About South Shore PR


Founded in 2022 by Jacqueline Thomas, our PR firm brings together decades of global experience with cutting-edge digital expertise to deliver comprehensive marketing, public relations, and strategic communications solutions that propel your brand’s mission forward.

Our Foundation

Jacqueline Thomas established our firm after nearly two decades of distinguished service in various global and local communications roles. Her extensive background in public relations, global communications, and public affairs forms the bedrock of our approach, ensuring that every strategy we develop is grounded in real-world experience and global best practices.

Our Expertise

As a full-service PR firm, we specialize in crafting bespoke marketing and PR solutions that resonate with your target audience and align with your strategic goals. Our team’s diverse experience allows us to navigate complex communications landscapes with ease, whether you’re looking to enhance your public image, manage a crisis, or launch a new product or service.

Our Digital Edge

Our digital solutions bring over two decades of results-driven experience in digital marketing and communications, offering expertise in building global audiences, social media marketing, website development, podcasting, video production, and data-driven strategy. With a track record of managing digital properties attracting millions of annual visitors and consulting for major players in the digital space, we ensure our strategies are always at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. By seamlessly integrating our advanced digital capabilities with our traditional PR expertise and integrated marketing practices, we deliver comprehensive, multi-channel strategies that maximize our clients’ reach and impact in the digital sphere.

Our Approach

We believe in a truly integrated approach to communications. By combining our traditional PR expertise with advanced digital strategies, we offer our clients a comprehensive solution that maximizes impact and reach across all channels. Our data-driven mindset ensures that every decision is backed by solid analytics, allowing us to constantly refine and optimize our strategies for the best possible outcomes.

Our Commitment

At our core, we are passionate about furthering your brand’s mission. We take the time to understand your unique challenges and opportunities, crafting tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed your communications goals. With our global perspective, local insight, and digital prowess, we’re equipped to elevate your brand in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world.
Partner with us, and let’s write your brand’s success story together.

Some of the earned media for our clients have included but are not limited to:

  • The Today Show
  • The BBC
  • The Independent (UK)
  • Trade Press in the Optical Industry
  • Trade Press in the Catholic Space
  • The NWI Times
  • The Herald Argus
  • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
  • Lakeshore Public Media
  • WIMS
  • WCOE
  • Local Television
  • The San Francisco Chronicle
  • People Magazine
  • The Chicago Tribune

Meet the South Shore PR Team:

Meet Jacqueline- South Shore Public Relations President:

Jacqueline brings two decades of public relations expertise to South Shore Public Relations, specializing in brand development, crisis communications, and strategic marketing for global industry leaders and local organizations alike. Before opening South Shore Public Relations, her impressive professional experience included working in the strategic communications space for companies such as NIPSCO, The Professional Convention Management Association, and De Rigo Rem. A Purdue University alumna with both a bachelor’s in Communications and a master’s in Global Strategic Communications from the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue, Jacqueline serves on the board of the Public Relations Society of America’s Chicago chapter and is a registered member of the Commission on Public Relations Education Research. Beyond her professional commitments, she actively serves on multiple nonprofit boards and regularly volunteers her time to support local nonprofit organizations.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field, Jacqueline was named a 2024 Woman on the Rise by Purdue University’s Society of Innovators and an Influential Finalist in Marketing by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association. Her deep roots in Northwest Indiana, combined with her global experience and local insights, make her uniquely positioned to serve clients in the region and beyond. Jacqueline’s proven track record of growing brands, navigating crises, and delivering impactful PR strategies, along with her commitment to community service, makes her an invaluable asset for businesses seeking to elevate their public presence and social responsibility.

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Meet Jonathan- South Shore Public Relations Chief Digital Officer

Jonathan Thomas, our Chief Digital Officer, brings a career of results-driven experience in digital marketing and communications to our firm. As the publisher of Anglotopia.net, the world’s largest Anglophile website with 2 million annual visitors, Jonathan has demonstrated his ability to build and engage global audiences across multiple platforms. His expertise extends to social media marketing, where he’s cultivated a following of 220,000 Facebook fans, 50,000 email subscribers, and a significant presence on Threads and Instagram. Jonathan’s strategic insight is further evidenced by his ongoing consultancy work with Blacknight, Ireland’s largest web host and domain registrar, where he contributes to international marketing and communications strategies.

A published author of several British travel guides, including “101 London Travel Tips” and “Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British English,” Jonathan combines his content creation skills with a deep understanding of the UK travel and leisure market. His comprehensive knowledge spans website development and management, hosting services, podcasting, and video production, allowing our firm to offer clients a truly integrated approach to digital communications. Jonathan’s data-driven mindset ensures that all strategies are informed by robust analytics, maximizing the impact and reach of our client’s messages in the digital sphere.

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