The UpWrite Group / In business since 2008
Create a story
worth telling.
Strategic communications for the executive and the enterprise. We help leaders find their voice, earn media attention and tell the stories that move their businesses forward.
Executive communications / Public relations / Storytelling
In good company.
Selected client experience.
The work behind the words
A few stories we’re proud to tell.
Our executive LinkedIn program for Peoples National Bank helped lead to a $4 million deal for a regional president. A good example of what can happen when the right people hear your story.
Read the story ↗Selected client engagements. Results reflect individual experiences; the $4 million figure is reported deal value. Partnership announcement PR was performed on behalf of Rush Soccer.
PR & communications / Our services
Big ambitions?
We’re in.
You care deeply about what you’re building. So do we. UpWrite brings senior communications expertise, sharp storytelling and a close working partnership to the opportunities ahead.
Find the right support ↗An offering from The UpWrite Group
UpWrite Compass
A dedicated approach to executive visibility. UpWrite Compass helps leaders take a closer look at their positioning, thought leadership and public presence, then find a clear direction for what comes next.
Explore executive visibility with UpWrite Compass ↗
A little about UpWrite
Good questions.
Close relationships.
A feel for the story.
“Our executives were well positioned to make more of an impact.”Client feedback / TIAA engagement
Joe Szynkowski started The UpWrite Group in 2008 after building his career as a journalist and editor. That reporting instinct still guides the work: listen closely, ask the follow-up question and find what makes a story worth someone’s time.
Today, UpWrite partners with executives and organizations on everything from leadership visibility to national media outreach and internal communications. Joe stays directly involved, learning your business, capturing your voice and helping your team put good ideas into motion.
We begin with your goals, develop the message and a practical plan, then stay close to the work as your priorities evolve.
UpWrite in the Community
A good story starts
close to home.
We’re invested in the students, creativity and businesses around us. The relationships we build with our clients help make these commitments possible, and we’re grateful for that.
Southern Illinois University
Joe serves on SIU’s business and analytics board, sharing his experience with the next generation of business leaders.
A decade of scholarships
Our annual scholarship for graduating high school seniors has supported students for about 10 years.
Local youth theatre
Giving young people the chance to find their voice, build confidence and experience the arts.
Workshops at EThos
Free local workshops create space for practical guidance, new ideas and conversation.
Our content has appeared in
Your next chapter deserves a good story.
Strategic communications for the executive and the enterprise.