Sachs Media was ranked Florida’s top-ranked public affairs and crisis communications firm in Florida and among the top three nationwide by O’Dwyer’s PR News, a leading industry publication. The rankings reflect the firm’s unparalleled expertise and impactful results in guiding clients through complex legislative and crisis challenges.
Sachs Media’s recent successes for clients during Florida’s 2025 legislative session further solidify its reputation as Florida’s leader in public affairs. The firm played a pivotal role in helping to secure policy wins and defending against adverse legislation for a diverse array of clients on a wide range of issues.
“Earning top-three national rankings from the industry’s gold-standard publication validates what our clients already know — that Sachs Media combines bold ideas with battle-tested strategy when the stakes are highest,” said Michelle Ubben, President and CEO of Sachs Media. “This honor belongs to every member of our team and to the clients who entrust us with their most important challenges.”
Key achievements during the 2025 Florida legislative session include:
- Helping to successfully advance housing reforms to lower construction costs and expand supply while safeguarding Florida’s Education Savings Account programs from restrictive caps.
- Advocating for the passage of legislation to strengthen apprenticeship programs, ensuring transparency in funding and proper use of state dollars.
- Effectively countering efforts to roll back tort reforms, maintaining stability within Florida’s insurance market.
- Supporting the passage of pioneering early childhood legislation to improve safety and training standards, enhancing child care quality across the state.
- Championing the groundbreaking Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which requires testing for blood clot risks and training providers, a first-of-its-kind initiative nationwide.
- Helping to defeat proposals that would have restricted access to vaccines and maintain access to critical research and care for Medicaid patients.
- Facilitating the passage of school bus stop-arm camera enforcement legislation, promoting student safety through stricter compliance measures.
- Helping to defeat efforts to repeal Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system, preserving essential coverage for residents.
“Our achievements this year are a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team and the strong partnerships we’ve built with our clients,” said Herbie Thiele, Partner and Director of Public Affairs at Sachs Media. “Every win translates into a stronger, safer Florida for the people who live and work here — and that’s what drives us every day.”