We provide strategic support across arts, music, education, and nonprofit sectors. Our expertise in public relations and media outreach is also sought by PR firms and in-house teams to expand their reach. Driven by purpose, we listen to our clients, and in turn, they trust us to amplify their mission and strengthen their impact.
2nd Story Ranch Recovery
& Jobs Program
Beverly Area Arts Alliance
Chicago Academy
for the Arts
Eirene Heidelberger, Author
Regional book publicity campaign
Irish Academic Press
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
The Second Story Foundation
Subterranean Chicago
30th Anniversary Programming & Promotion
Vanderbilt University
Institute of Mesoamerican Archaeology,
Professor Arthur Demarest
2112 Chicago
& Center for Creative Entrepreneurship
All-80s Prom
Immersive interactive 1980s prom-themed series
American Music Festival
Beat Kitchen Chicago
30th Anniversary Programming & Promotion
BKBG Management Group
Black Dirt
Music Festival
Cara Collective
& Cara Connects
Chicago Children's Choir
Cleanslate
Clock Gate Collective
E2
Performance
Group
Edgewater North Neighborhood Association
FitzGerald's Historic Nightclub
National Register of Historic Places designation
Fort Knox Studios
Music Rehearsal
and Creative Workspace
GIT Mom
Logan Square
Arts Foundation
Marj Halperin Consulting
McEntee Law Group
Merrion Press
Michelle Damico Communications
The MomCore Show
Music, Stand-Up Comedy, and Improv Showcase
Pilsen Arts &
Music Festival
Rock On Paper Gallery
Rudd Resources
Seventh Corner
Gallery
Pathway to Sobriety Dash for Den
Tatienne Émile
Fine Art & Print Collection
The People's
Music School
UPPERCUT mgmt co.
Artist publicity, media relations, and paid media
Val's halla Records
& Record Store Day
Virtue Cider
The Closing Time
A benefit for Chicago Independent Venue League
Our colleagues and clients' stories showcase the trust, results, and dedication that make our work stand out.
Tom Barnas
Producer / CBS Chicago
"Ryan knows his stuff, gets the media landscape of Chicago, and always has a compelling story to share for our viewers. I've had the pleasure to work with Ryan over the years, he always delivers with professionalism and integrity. He's top-notch."
Melissa Thornley
Founder / Melissa Thornley Consulting
"When your organization is facing a PR challenge, having an expert on your side to manage the situation is an absolute must. Ryan Arnold is that expert."
Steve Hutton
Edgewater North Neighborhood Association
"We hired DeSoto & State to help fight a rezoning proposal in our neighborhood, and they delivered. Their quick response and strategic planning led to significant press coverage and, ultimately, the proposal's defeat. They were invaluable. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
Mark Rosati
Founder / Strategic Communications
"Ryan is a superb public relations professional. He works closely with clients to determine their ultimate goals and develop an innovative, multi-faceted communications plan that gets them where they want to go. Two words: hire him."
Jimmy Chamberlin
CEO / Blue J Strategies
"Ryan is a media wiz with an extremely cogent understanding of the market. He's always been a force multiplier for any and all of our efforts."