Hope-Beckham

Atlanta-based Hope-Beckham Inc., informally known as HBI, is an independent, bilingual public relations firm. HBI is an agency driven by a culture of insights, ideas and relationships. We help brands tell their stories on local, regional and national levels and make meaningful connections with diverse audiences. With deep breadth of experience across a multitude of industries, HBI knows the ins and outs of compelling storytelling and what drives coverage and engagement. We have produced award winning PR programs in categories including Food & Beverage, Sports & Entertainment, Professional Services, Environmental, Beauty & Fashion, Healthcare, Financial, and Technology, to name a few. Throughout its 25+ year history, HBI has also planned and executed numerous events ranging in size from large to small. Client events include Coca Cola during the ’96 and '02 Olympic Games, Google, Rotary Club of Atlanta, Norfolk Southern, Total Wine & More, Christian City Community Champion Awards, MAP International, Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl, Chick-fil-A, Blackhall Studios, and more. Our relationships with the media are not only meaningful, but influential. Furthermore, our staff is diverse in age and experience, allowing clients the ability to choose from a broad scope of skill sets and a wide knowledge base that covers time-proven strategies, the latest in communication technology, and everything in between. HBI was established in 1994 by communications veterans Bob Hope and Paul Beckham. In 2021, HBI entered into a merger with GPR Global, the South’s most prominent Hispanic public relations firm, adding Gina Espinosa-Meltzer as partner and former Atlanta Business Chronicle Executive Editor Mark Meltzer as Executive Vice President. The new partnership enhances HBI’s reputation as one of the nation’s top independent PR firms, and provides clients with creative ideas and successful results.