A COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING FIRM OFFERING

FULL SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS

for business and organizations

We bring the full breadth of Chicago’s talent in marketing, communications, public relations, event planning and association management to relationship-based work with our clients. No bloated budgets, no bull. Just the people you need, when you need them, doing some damn fine work.

“You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That’s jazz.” – OSCAR PETERSON

LISTEN, ANTICIPATE, TAKE THE LEAD, KNOW WHEN TO STEP BACK.

We know how to enhance, and work harmoniously with, your team. Build innovation and improvisation on solid foundations and serious skills. We know the industries we work in and partner with as well as we know our own. Together, we can create something better than what any of us could do alone. It’s as true for communications, and organizations, as it is for music – and it’s why, and how, we do what we do.

“I’ve loved jazz my whole life. It’s not surprising the principles of jazz shaped my work as principal of Lyon Communications.” – JAY LYON

JAY LYON, PRINCIPAL

Jay brings more than two decades of experience in association management and communications to his role as founder and principal. By knowing the industries and knowing the right people, Jay builds strategic partnerships between the team at Lyon Communications and the businesses and organizations we serve.

Prior to forming Lyon Communications, Jay served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago, as well as the Assistant Administrator of the Piping Education Council. He handled all communications programs for MCA, from the association web site to its public relations program and marketing materials.

What's Spinnin': Queen

What's Chillin': Green Line