Vérité House
67% of companies view media relations as a vital part of their overall communications strategy, according to the PR Council.
Effective media training enhances confidence, resulting in a 50% increase in public speaking engagement.
A Media Relations Agency for
Minority-Owned Businesses
Unapologetically Amplifying Underrepresented Voices
Strategic Guidance from Media Relations Consultants to Get You Seen by Journalists
Good Morning Cincinnati television news anchor Aleah Hordges founded Vérité House Media Relations Agency after more than a decade in the industry. Having worked both sides of the news desk—as a reporter and as a morning show anchor—she knows what journalists care about and how to get your business publicity.
Together, we’ll craft your tailored media strategy. By pitching to the right media outlets with targeted story ideas, our media relations consultants will maximize visibility and impact within your market.
And since you’re an entrepreneur who breaks the mold—we’ll get you the dignified coverage that you, your business, and your community deserve.
Strategic
Storytelling
Craft stories that capture the media’s attention and position you as a thought leader.
Targeted Media
Placement
Pitch media outlets that maximize visibility and impact within your target market.
Insider
Knowledge
Founded by a journalist and news anchor, we know how to get your story covered.
Dignified
Coverage
Tell your story the right way, rising above simplistic, one-sided narratives.
Where Do You Even Begin?
If the media seems intimidating to you, you’re not alone! Most business owners have no idea how to contact journalists, come up with a newsworthy story angle, or make sure their teams and their businesses are featured in the best possible light.
That’s why enterprises use professional guidance—but media relations isn’t just for big business. We’ll demystify the process and work side-by-side with you to develop an effective strategy from start to finish.
Curious to learn more about how it works? Visit our Why Media Relations and FAQ pages.
We Know What You're Up Against
Misrepresented in Media
You've been featured before, but the story didn't fully capture your expertise or reduced your narrative to a stereotype.
No Idea Where to Start
You know your work deserves attention, but you have zero clue how to reach journalists or pitch your story effectively.
Press Releases Go Nowhere
You've sent perfectly crafted press releases into the void with zero response—crickets, every single time.
Same Stories on Repeat
You're exhausted watching other businesses dominate headlines while yours stay invisible.
If you're nodding along, then you're in the right place.
Major corporations invest millions in media relations because they know that visibility drives growth, credibility, and opportunity. That advantage shouldn't belong only to them. We bring you insider expertise, proven strategies, and a partner who understands and knows exactly what to do.
Exclusively Focused on Media Relations
We’re not a general PR firm. We are strictly a media relations company. Media relations is our singular focus, and we’ve mastered it.
Many PR firms have a small media relations team, but they rarely know the industry landscape the way seasoned journalists and media insiders do.
That includes everything from press kit development and press release writing to establishing relationships with journalists and interview-readiness training.
Of course, that just scratches the surface! Visit our Services page to learn more about what we do and how we’re different from other media relations agencies.
Claim Your Seat at the Table
What People Say
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“I’ve worked with Aleah many times to get my clients placement in local news. She was always collaborative when I brought forward story ideas and worked with me to find the right angle that would fit audiences and be also be timely. Her understanding of the newsroom was advantageous in securing the pieces.”
-Ellen Neiers, PR Consultant
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“Aleah helps make sure underrepresented events & businesses get time in the spotlight. She helps diversify content & appeal to a target demographic in a fun way. She’s also great at brainstorming & bouncing ideas around without being judgmental.”
- Amber Dossenback, ARC Cincinnati Producer
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“Aleah truly cares about the stories she tells, and personally invests in local causes that she cares about. She is an inspiring storyteller and believes in making positive changes in our community!”
- Candice Terrell, Fierce Marketing
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“Aleah has been very impactful to my journey as an author of a children’s book. She helped to provide media visibility, where I was able to go on TV and talk about my book. Her assistance helped me in reaching a broader audience, beyond the scope of my hometown.”
- Courtney Wiggins, Author of The Coolest Superhero Crew
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“Vérité House helped me get the media’s attention for a journalist to cover my back-to-school drive that I founded in my hometown of Buffalo, New York. At this event, or company gave away backpacks filled with school supplies for grades Kindergarten through 12th. Aleah improved my writing skills in how to reach out professionally to the tv stations in my community. With this help, I was featured on Channel 4 News to promote my mission!“
-Tatiana Smith, CEO of Happy Ending Co.
Elevating All Underrepresented Voices
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. Minority-owned businesses make up 38% of non-employer firms in the U.S., generating $420 billion in revenue, according to the U.S. Census. Women own more than 39% of American businesses.
We’ve made great strides, but why aren’t we in the news? The media’s confirmation bias has the same tired stories on repeat. They often present a skewed, one-dimensional view of Asian, Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, along with other marginalized groups.
Vérité House is shifting this narrative. Representation is the first step, but our ultimate goal is empowerment. We’ll give you the chance to get noticed, inspire others, and tell your story on your terms.