About the agency
McClung PR is a Minneapolis strategic communications and reputation consultancy led by founder and CEO Brian McClung. His current biography reports more than 25 years across journalism, political communications and business. Before forming the company, McClung served as press secretary, communications director and deputy chief of staff for Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, experience relevant to advising visible organizations on sensitive announcements and public messaging.
The agency's current leadership page also names Kate Raddatz as vice president of media relations. Raddatz is a former television reporter with more than 13 years in news, including nearly a decade at CBS-owned WCCO-TV, and the agency highlights her regional newsroom relationships. The firm develops PR strategies, media relations, storytelling and media coaching for organizations seeking to explain decisions and strengthen reputations.
McClung's published bio notes a Minneapolis–St. Paul Business Journal '40 Under Forty' honor and teaching or commentary roles; these are professional credentials attributed to the firm. The inspected page does not give an exact company founding year or substantiated placement totals. Its differentiating feature is the combination of high-level state government communications and experienced Minnesota broadcast journalists.