Michael J. Brewer

Strategic communications for your highest-stakes moments

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Michael J. Brewer, better known as MJB, brings more than sixteen years of battle-tested communications expertise from the highest levels of federal politics. As Communications Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senior Press Secretary to U.S. Senator Patty Murray, he mastered high-stakes messaging, speechwriting, and rapid response. MJB now channels that political savvy into strategic solutions for leaders and organizations across sectors seeking communications that deliver.

Tactics + Strategies, LLC, MJB’s boutique communications shop, combines his crisis management expertise and high-stakes media experience with a proven ability to craft innovative messages that keep and hold attention, resonate across diverse audiences, and leave a lasting impression. 

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Professional Writing & Content Development

  • Executive Speechwriting  [keynotes, presentations, plenaries, scripts]

  • Thought Leadership Content Development  [op-eds, essays, blogs]

  • Internal Communications Writing  [memos, reports]

  • External Organizational Collaterals [event programs, brochures, fact sheets, promotional emails, newsletters]

Message Development & Narrative Architecture

  • Narrative Development [biographical sketches, mission statements, capability statements] 

  • Strategic Messaging Development [external messaging guides, internal messaging frameworks, stakeholder-specific message development]

Executive Media Training

  • Media Interview Preparation [topic-specific talking points, media best practices] 

  • Executive Presence Development [core story + anecdote development, public speaking assessment + optimization]

Strategic Planning & Crisis Communications

  • Crisis Communications [rapid response messaging + protocols, media relations + reputation management] 

  • Campaign/Product/Program Launches [project work plans, event timelines] 

  • Integrated Communications Planning [strategic communications plans, program + editorial calendars, social media calendars] 

  • Media Research [media contact list development, news clipping]

Let’s work together.

Need a wordsmith or communications strategist to help bring your vision to life? You’ve come to the right place!