Work with speed and experience, skip the full-time hire or agency overload.
Your Communications Consultant for
Fast-Moving Media and PR Challenges
- Exec. Visibility & Thought Leadership
- PR and Media Relations
- Executive communications
- Crisis Communications and Reputation Repair
- Media training
- Messaging development
- Internal communications
- M&A and Fundraising PR and communications
- Corporate narrative development
20 Years of PR Experience
Tailored PR Strategy
Zero Agency Overhead
For CEOs, CMOs, founders, and marketing teams
You will work directly with a communications leader who has built strategies for Gap Inc., supported brands like Amazon and Walmart, and helped make startups household names.
I built this service for startups and growing businesses because I know what it takes to stay ready. The prep is done in advance, the systems run smoothly, and the results come fast. You get senior level strategy without paying for agency layers or an in-house team that cannot keep pace. Get in touch: victoria@verifiedcomms.com, 416-558-4507 or click below to book a meeting.
How I Help As Your Communications Consultant
What My Clients Say:
“Victoria was great to work with in getting us coverage from health and news media from major outlets. She is very well-connected and diligent in getting things done.”
– Joe Magnet, CEO of a Leading national network of specialized mental health and addiction treatment programs.
CEO, EHN Canada
“Victoria positioned us as a credible voice in a crowded space and gave our brand fast traction with media and investors.”
— Karen Gold
CMO, Vision Greens
“Victoria and her team made sure my startup, truLOCAL was actively represented in the media. I’ve worked with a lot of different agencies in the past, but it doesn’t take long to realize that when you’re working with Victoria, you’re working with someone who takes intense pride in her work.”
Mark Lafleur
Tech Leader, Founder, Author
“As a Growth leader, it’s critical to focus on investments that show a clear impact/return on your business. What I value so deeply in working with Victoria is that she just gets that, it’s how she also approaches all of her clients and the results clearly speak for themselves.”
— Sean Hurley
Growth Leader
“Victoria was a delight to work with! She was a wealth of insight and expertise for the content and communications team here at nesto. While having Victoria onboard to coach the team on best practices, we saw our PR results increase greatly. Looking at the period she helped us with compared to the same time period the year before, we had 5X in earned media mentions.”
– Alivia Massimillo
Head of Content, Nesto
“After media training, I felt more prepared than I did in my entire career. Refining my key messages and knowing how to navigated made a world of difference during my interviews that Verified secured. The role play is gold.”
– Joanna Severino
Founder, Prep Skills and U.S. College Expo
“Victoria and her team at Verified ensured Rocky Health was featured in top news outlets. As a DTC men’s health platform, it’s important we stand out and are trusted. They developed innovative and newsworthy digital PR campaigns that reinforced our brand positioning and credibility in short order. They also got us interview ready which helped us capitalize on opportunities. Highly recommend them if you want to be in the news, fast.”
– Nikita Semin
Former CMO Tiggy Food Rocket
“Verified Communications has been instrumental in helping us gain visibility in key U.S. trade publications, which is crucial for influencing important retailers, and driving our distribution efforts. Their strategic communications approach has also secured valuable press coverage in lifestyle and food media, aligning with our DTC channel.”
Morgan Kingdon
Director of Marketing, Protein Candy
“Victoria and her team at Verified ensured Rocky Health was featured in top news outlets. As a DTC men’s health platform, it’s important we stand out and are trusted. They developed innovative and newsworthy digital PR campaigns that reinforced our brand positioning and credibility in short order. They also got us interview ready which helped us capitalize on opportunities. Highly recommend them if you want to be in the news, fast.“
Aba Anton
CEO & Co-Founder, Rocky Health
“Verified Communications excelled at helping to build awareness and credibility of the Frida brand and what differentiated us from the competition. I appreciated their hustle to mobilize opportunities quickly. In all, Verified was able to secure nearly 80 earned media hits across Canada for us in a very short time frame.“
Corey Sherwood
VP Marketing, Frida
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional PR & communications leader? Is it the same as a CCO?
A fractional communications leader provides senior-level PR and communications expertise on a part-time or project basis with startups or high growth companies. Yes, it is the same as a CCO, but with more flexibility.
Overall, it’s an affordable, and faster way to access a seasoned expert who can provide PR and strategic communications support, instead of a full-time hire or an agency.
I also practice discretion, as sometimes leaders, and CEOs, do not want others within the organization involved in specific projects.
Who should hire a fractional PR & communications expert?
This service is built for founders, executives, and startups who need PR and communications leadership but don’t have an in-house team or the budget for a long commitment or big-agency fees.
It’s also for leaders and companies who want speed and efficiency backed by an experienced professional who equally values high-quality work and understands your goals.
How does this differ from hiring a PR agency?
Having led major PR and advertising agencies, and later managing them directly while at Gap Inc., I understand their inner workings. Large firms often come with layers of red tape, junior staff managing deliverables, and long delays before meaningful action begins.
I take a different approach. Clients often see measurable results within the first 30 days because I move quickly and focus on impact. Agencies tend to emphasize execution and media pitching, with retainers that frequently exceed $10K per month.
As a fractional communications leader, I become a part of your team supporting you with messaging, strategy, and media with your business objectives.
For organizations that do not require a long-term partnership, I also step in with targeted support. This can include a full PR and communications plan for a launch, along with hands-on guidance so your internal team handles the execution confidently.
Can you replace the need for a traditional PR agency?
Yes. I can act as your agile PR team, delivering both strategy and execution without the high cost or overhead of a traditional agency. Many clients find this approach faster, more efficient, and fully aligned with their business goals.
What kinds of results can I expect?
Clients typically see sharper messaging, stronger media visibility, crisis readiness, and clear executive positioning within the first 30 to 60 days. Every business is unique, so I recommend booking a call to better understand your goals and priorities for a more concrete answer. Read recent reviews from my clients here.
What industries do you specialize in?
I have worked with startups, technology companies, consumer brands, nonprofits, and global organizations across health, health tech, industrial, retail, food, foundations, and associations.
I am industry agnostic, because which I’ve found is that the key is being able to help leaders communicate with impact. Some of my recent clients include: Juno, Chefs Plate, Protein Candy, St. Louis Bar & Grill, SafetyCo, Opencare, Childhood Cancer Canada, Vision Greens, and more.
Do you provide hands-on PR support in addition to executive-level strategy?
Yes. I provide both executive-level communications strategy and hands-on PR support. This means you get senior-level guidance while also having a trusted partner to execute media outreach, content, and campaigns.
Can you help with both proactive and crisis communications?
Yes, I provide both proactive visibility strategies and crisis support. At the same time, I also offer ghostwritten articles (by me) to influence media outcomes.
Do you train internal teams?
Yes. I can set up your internal PR department and train your marketing team so you can have a PR function in-house that includes creating processes, pitch templates, and hiring talent.
I coach CEOs and spokespeople through media training and create repeatable playbooks for your team.
Can you work on an urgent need?
Most clients onboard within a week. Crisis and urgent needs can often be accommodated sooner.
How does pricing work?
Fractional programs start at $3,500 per month, with custom packages built depending on your needs. This strongly benefits you as a startup or high growth company as you only spend on your most essential communication priorities.
But what I really need is branding and AEO. Can you help with that?
Yes. In addition to PR and communications, I provide support in branding, authority building, and AEO strategies to build and strengthen your overall visibility and reputation. Book a strategy call today.
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