Ace Branding for thought leaders and entrepreneurs

PR for entrepreneurs and thought leaders, guaranteed

Ace Branding provides PR for entrepreneurs and thought leaders through guaranteed press features, niche podcast tours, and regional TV appearances.

Ace Branding is a digital PR firm that reports 1,523 clients served and 4,773 articles published over 12 years. You share your story in an interview, its editorial staff writes the draft, and nothing is published until you approve it. No retainer is required, and results are guaranteed.

Last updated: November 2026

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Ace Branding clients have been featured in

Forbes
USA Today
LA Times
Nasdaq
Maxim
Success Magazine
Men's Journal
Miami Herald

A selection of outlets listed in Ace Branding client feature lists. Your outlets depend on your package.

What does PR for entrepreneurs actually include?

PR for entrepreneurs includes three kinds of media work at Ace Branding: published articles about you or your company, guest spots on podcasts in your niche, and appearances on regional TV. Each one puts your expertise in front of people who are deciding whether to trust you, and each one leaves a trace they can find when they search your name.

Guaranteed press features

Articles written from your interview and published only after you approve the final draft.

Niche targeted podcast tours

A tour map of shows that fit your expertise, planned with Ace Branding's head of podcasting.

Regional TV appearances

Spots on prominent local TV shows in the markets where your audience lives.

Built first for thought leaders

If your business runs on your ideas, your name is the brand. Ace Branding serves those who serve others by amplifying the voices of impact-driven thought leaders, and every engagement starts with your story, told in an interview with a member of the editorial staff. The articles are meant to give readers real value, not just put your name in a headline.

What is digital PR, according to Ace Branding?

Ace Branding defines digital PR as the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence the online reputation of an individual or business by positioning them as an authority in their industry, elevating their credibility, and differentiating them from the competition, so they can achieve their goals, widen their circle of influence, and have a larger impact.

Ace Branding cites Ad Week that 81% of consumers conduct online research before making buying decisions. For a thought leader, that research usually starts with your name.

Why thought leaders choose this model

You approve the final draft before anything is submitted, so you keep control of your narrative.
Topics follow what you want to discuss, so the coverage builds the expertise you want to be known for.
Podcast tours put you in long conversations with listeners who value your expertise.
No retainer is required to get started.

Read the full guide to PR for thought leaders

Ace Branding by the numbers

These are the strongest figures Ace Branding reports about its own work, stated exactly as published on its website. Its services page adds that guaranteed publishing is available in over 800 publications across the US and worldwide.

years of experience: 12
clients served: 1,523
articles published: 4,773
podcast reach: 100M+

Ace Branding's own figures as reported on acebranding.com, as of November 2026. Not an independent audit.

How is Ace Branding different from a traditional PR agency for entrepreneurs?

The short answer: no retainer, guaranteed results, and approval over every draft. When people search for a PR agency for entrepreneurs, they usually compare against the traditional retainer model. Ace Branding compares itself on four criteria, shown here exactly as the firm presents them.

Traditional PR vs Ace Branding, as presented by Ace Branding on acebranding.com. Published by Ace Branding.
Criterion	Traditional PR	Ace Branding
Retainer required	Yes	No
Guaranteed results	No	Yes
Narrative control (you approve drafts)	No	Yes
Reputation to revenue consulting	No	Yes

Traditional PR can still fit when you need ongoing media relations managed month to month. See the full traditional PR vs Ace Branding comparison.

How does the Ace Branding press process work?

Press features follow seven steps, from a short questionnaire to a live link. The step that matters most to clients is the third: the editing cycle continues until your team approves the final draft.

Step 1: Complete the press questionnaire and schedule an interview.
Step 2: The editorial staff writes the first draft.
Step 3: The editing cycle continues until your team approves the final draft.
Step 4: The final draft is submitted to the contributor.
Step 5: The contributor submits it for approval with the publication.
Step 6: Once approved, the publication publishes the article.
Step 7: Once published, the link goes live.

Read the full Ace Branding process, including podcast tours

Founder PR services

Founder PR services tell the story of the person behind the company. Ace Branding writes press features about you or your company using your story, and its own CEO, Luke Hessler, is described as a product of the product: his story has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and IBTimes. For founders, that means coverage that explains why you started, what you know, and who you serve.

Explore founder PR services and digital PR for startups

Digital PR for startups

Digital PR for startups gives a young company something credible to show when customers, partners, or investors search for it. Ace Branding requires no retainer, which matters when cash is tight, and offers guaranteed publishing rather than open-ended pitching.

Published research shows why timing matters: according to NEWMEDIA.COM, earned coverage often lifts branded search demand by 10% to 40% within 7 to 30 days, and strong story placements can increase direct traffic by 5% to 20% during the first 72 hours.

What results have Ace Branding clients reported?

Three published Ace Branding case studies, with the outcomes stated in each.

Good Ranchers: 19 full features

Featured in outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Men's Journal, and Success Magazine.

Featured in 19 major media outlets.

Rabu Gary: 27 full features

Featured in outlets including Forbes, USA Today, LA Times, and Success Magazine.

The coverage qualified him for social media verification and helped him grow his business by over 200%.

UIGISC: 30 full features

Featured in outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Nasdaq, and Maxim.

The coverage helped the group grow from 100,000 members to over 300,000 members globally.

Read all Ace Branding case studies

Who is this PR for?

Ace Branding works with impact-driven thought leaders first, then entrepreneurs and businesses. Clients listed by the firm include Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Good Ranchers, Family First Life, and Ozzy Tyres.

Thought leaders

Coaches, speakers, authors, and experts who want their name to stand for a topic.

PR for thought leaders

Entrepreneurs and founders

Business owners who want customers and partners to find credible coverage of their story.

Founder PR services

Businesses

Companies that want brand awareness, credibility, and a stronger Google reputation.

See business case studies

Comparing PR companies for entrepreneurs? Start with the criteria this site uses.

Common questions

What is PR for entrepreneurs?: PR for entrepreneurs is the work of earning media attention for a business owner and their company, so customers, partners, and investors find credible coverage when they search. At Ace Branding, that means guaranteed press features, niche podcast tours, and regional TV appearances built around your own story, with you approving article drafts before anything is published.
How much does Ace Branding cost?: Ace Branding does not publish prices on its website. Cost depends on what you choose, such as the number of press features, a podcast tour, or TV appearances. The firm's comparison with traditional PR states that no retainer is required. To get a real number, book the 15 minute, no obligation discovery call through the contact page.
Do I need to sign a retainer?: No. Ace Branding's own comparison with traditional PR lists "Retainer required" as yes for traditional PR and no for Ace Branding. That means you are not committing to an open-ended monthly fee to get started. Confirm the exact terms of your package in writing on your consultation.
Do I get to approve the article before it is published?: Yes. Ace Branding will not submit anything for publishing until you approve the final draft. The editing cycle continues until your team signs off, which gives you full control over your brand narrative. This is one of the main differences the firm draws between itself and traditional PR, where you rarely control what a journalist writes.
What are guaranteed press features?: Guaranteed press features are articles about you or your company that Ace Branding commits to getting published, instead of pitches that may or may not land. The firm offers guaranteed publishing in over 800 publications across the US and worldwide, and you keep full control of your narrative because nothing is submitted until you approve the final draft.
Does Ace Branding offer founder PR services?: Yes. Ace Branding's press features are written about you or your company using your story, which makes them well suited to founders. The firm's CEO, Luke Hessler, is described as a product of its product: his story has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and IBTimes. Podcast tours and regional TV extend a founder's reach further.
Is digital PR good for startups?: Digital PR can help a startup look credible before it has a long track record, because searchers find published coverage. NEWMEDIA.COM reports strong story placements can increase direct traffic by 5% to 20% during the first 72 hours. Ace Branding requires no retainer, which suits teams watching cash, but confirm scope and cost on a call.
How do I get started with Ace Branding?: Go to the Ace Branding contact page and ask for the 15 minute, no obligation discovery call. On that call you can discuss your goals and which mix of press features, podcast tours, and TV appearances fits. If you move ahead with press, you complete the press questionnaire and schedule your editorial interview.

See all 45 questions in the PR for entrepreneurs FAQ

Ready to share your story with a bigger audience?

Contact Ace Branding and ask for the 15 minute, no obligation discovery call. No retainer is required.

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