Our History

IPR Timeline

2004

Nov. 17th: Irvin PR launches with five clients - Columbus Marathon, Red, White & BOOM!;, Cleveland Marathon, Komen Columbus, and Feld Entertainment.

Two women on stage addressing a large crowd gathered for a charity walk or race event in a city, with one holding a bell and the other speaking into a microphone.

Sarah Irvin named to the board of Dine Originals, a group of independent restaurants in Columbus.

Feld Entertainment expands work with Irvin PR to cover Disney On Ice and Ringling Bros. events in Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati.

Three people smiling and walking past elephants adorned with 'The Greatest Show on Earth' headpieces, participating in a parade

2005

COSI and Franklin Park Conservatory come on board as clients.

2007

Irvin PR moves out of Sarah's house to offices in the Short North.

Sarah marries the love of her life - Kelly Clark!

2009

Sarah joins the board of Katzinger's Delicatessen, a nationally known restaurant in the German Village area of Columbus.

Feld Entertainment expands markets with Irvin PR to cover Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Youngstown, and Toledo.

2010

Babs “the Black Lab” joins Irvin PR.

Babs lying down on a red mat, wearing a pair of glasses, giving an adorable and studious look.

Sarah receives Columbus Business First's 40 Under 40 Award.

2011

Michele Mooney joins Irvin PR as Vice President.

Sarah and another person taking a selfie with Guy Fieri

Irvin PR adds ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Ohio Historical Society (now Ohio History Connection), and Schmidt's Sausage Haus. Irvin PR creates its first-ever Oktoberfest Celebrity Stuff The Puff competition for charity.

Puff Challenge Winner holding trophy with puff on their face

2012

Irvin PR coordinates our epic “Elephant Batting Practice” with the Cincinnati Reds and elephants of Ringling Bros.

Sarah receives the German Village Fred & Howard Award.

Sarah receiving the German Village Fred & Howard Award

Irvin PR moves from its Short North office to the Jefferson Center, a leading hub or arts, non-profits, and innovation.

Visit Gahanna comes on board as a new client.

2013

Dispatch Shows comes on board as a client.

Dan Farkas joins Irvin PR as Senior Strategist.

Sarah joins the board of the German Village Society.

2014

Sarah joins Vistage “Working Surface” peer business owner group.

Irvin PR adds WAG! Fest to client list.

2016

Charlie is adopted and joins the Irvin PR team (see a Dispatch article).

A dog named Charlie relaxing on the floor

Irvin PR adds Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Arts Festival and BalletMet to its client list.

2017

Sarah joins board of Canine Companions for Independence.

Irvin PR adds the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Opera Columbus to its client list.

2018

Irvin PR adds Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Shadowbox LIVE and PENZONE Salons + Spas to its client list.

Press Conference for Greater Columbus Sports Commission

2019

Audrey Adair joins Irvin PR as Account Coordinator.

Irvin PR works with the Columbus Foundation to create the Irvin PR Fund.

Irvin PR partners with Origo Branding to work with Ohio for Responsible Gambling and the Ohio Children's Trust Fund.

Irvin PR adds The Wellington School and The Arnold Sports Festival to its client list.

2020

Irvin PR helps to manage the media for the first-ever event in the United States to be impacted by COVID - The Arnold.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Office asks Irvin PR to create a social media campaign to help keep spirits up during the early part of the pandemic.

Irvin PR adds the Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) to its client list.

Good news - Irvin PR weathers the first wave of the pandemic!

A man wearing a covid-19 mask being interviewed by a news crew in a greenhouse or botanical setting, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

2021

Better news - Irvin PR makes it through the second wave of the pandemic!

Michele leaves Irvin PR after 10 years (but we still love her!).

Irvin PR creates “Why” and begins envisioning Irvin PR 2.0.

Audrey joins Leadership Columbus; elevated to Senior Account Executive.

Sarah joins the board of Share Your Story Foundation.

Steph Steel joins Irvin PR as Account Coordinator.

Irvin PR adds Dawes Arboretum to its client list; Feld adds the Cleveland market of shows.

2022

Irvin PR works with Onward Growth Partners to engage the team in personal and professional growth.

Audrey joins board of Girls On The Run.

Irvin PR adds SWACO, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dayton Metropolitan Library, Cirque du Soleil and Community Housing Network to its client list.

A glowing hashtag sign reading '#LightUpNCH' displayed outdoors at night, with illuminated butterfly decorations in the background, creating a festive and vibrant scene.

Lydia Weyrich joins Irvin PR as Account Executive.

2023

Audrey elevated to Director of Accounts.

Justin Holbrock joins Irvin PR as Account Executive.

Irvin PR adds Downtown Columbus, Inc., City of Columbus Dept. of Public Utilities, Columbus Fury (the first-ever professional women's volleyball team in Ohio), Columbus Humane, Equitas, Goodwill (via Origo), Wilcox Communities and Zaner-Bloser to its client roster.

2024

Sarah earns Central Ohio PRSA's Tom Poling “Practitioner of the Year” award.

Sarah smiling with Central Ohio PRSA's Tom Poling “Practitioner of the Year” award

Irvin PR is finalist for “Best of Business” for Columbus CEO Magazine.

Irvin PR helps launch hallegrace apparel line for children going through cancer treatment.

Sarah joins the board of Asia's Hope.

Mia White joins Irvin PR as Social Media Coordinator and Account Coordinator.

Lydia elevated to Senior Account Executive.

Irvin PR adds Columbus Jazz Orchestra, DNO Produce, Esports Foundry, and Special Improvement Districts (SIDs) as clients.