About Us

Ann Hill Communications is an independent, full-service, integrated marketing communications and strategic public relations firm, headquartered in the Bay Area.

The Art and Science of Communication

AHC excels at helping clients effectively communicate, market, promote and manage their message, brand, and image. AHC’s 20-plus year history of award-winning work is a direct result of the company’s comprehensive understanding of both the art and science of communication.

Each and every AHC client benefits from AHC’s comprehensive creative resources, as well as the company’s extensive expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research. It is the effective integration of these capabilities, in conjunction with the company’s strategic counsel and approach, that facilitates AHC’s consistent delivery of effective materials and programs.

Strategic Planning & Research

A key element contributing toward AHC’s successful development of materials and programs is the research, analysis and strategic planning that underlie all of the company’s work.

Whether it is the development of a logo and corporate identity, or the creation of a marketing campaign and materials, AHC conducts the necessary qualitative or quantitative research to ensure that the materials and programs deliver the anticipated results.

AHC’s thorough understanding of research and analysis enables the company to effectively position clients and their products. By applying tried and tested research methodologies, AHC is able to accurately define each client’s target audience and deliver the correct message, one that is both persuasive and unique.

Building on AHC’s research findings, the company is able to formulate and implement highly effective marketing, public relations, investor relations and media relations campaigns for its clients.

The success of these programs relies not only on a thorough understanding of target audience wants and needs, but also requires strategic counsel, planning and execution. AHC clients have come to rely on and trust AHC for these qualities.

AHC’s comprehensive expertise and understanding of public relations, including crisis management, media relations and investor relations, are key company assets. AHC’s ability to provide strategic support on these and other communications issues, in a timely and effective manner, has helped many clients capitalize on opportunities and also avoid potentially devastating consequences.

Creative Writing

Ann Hill Communications understands the importance of creative writing and is very well known for its excellence in this area. Much of the company’s work focuses on the development of carefully crafted written materials.

Whether it is the creation of a press release, marketing piece, advertisement, newsletter, op-ed piece, white paper, or presentation, AHC understands the critical nature of this work, and excels at the delivery of superbly written materials that capture the attention of each client’s target audience.

The company’s creative writing excellence is due to the expertise, vision, and commitment of company founder Ann Hill. Ann’s background as a journalist, political consultant, media relations expert and public relations executive have helped to shape and define a company that is committed to the delivery of materials and programs that capture the essence of each client’s products, programs and offerings.

Working in tandem with AHC’s graphic design team, this information is presented and conveyed in a way that effectively captures the imagination of each client’s target audiences.

Graphic Design

In conjunction with the company’s creative writing expertise, AHC is also known for its creativity in graphic design and web design. Company principal Jack Zoog is an internationally-recognized graphic designer with over 20 years of award-winning experience and expertise.

Perfectly complementing Ann Hill’s creative writing expertise as well as her scientific and strategic approach to communications, Jack Zoog thoroughly understands the art of communications. His grasp of graphic design and artistic expression enables AHC to provide clients with visually compelling materials that represent the perfect combination of text and graphics.

Award Winning Materials and Programs

AHC’s main objective is to strategically provide clients with creative solutions for their public relations, marketing, media relations, and investor relations needs. In doing so AHC consistently provides clients with the best of both writing and design, resulting in the creation of numerous award winning materials and programs.