About Mae Communications
What we do
Mae Communications is a
branded content and public relations firm specializing in developing and growing brands through the use of creative and strategic communications.
Our approach
Our approach is simple: to provide our clients with smart and creative solutions that help them develop and expand their brand. This means that rather than getting caught up in buzzwords and trends, we take the time to understand the unique needs of our clients and work with them to identify goals and develop a customized approach that aligns with their values and gets results.
Our history
Since 1998, Mae Communications has been helping our clients improve the way they share information and reach their target audience. We help them connect to what people think and feel.
Founded in 1998 as Michael Conlin Writing & Design, Mae Communications launched in May 2007 with expanded capabilities and a new management structure, welcoming partner and chief operating officer Brittany Conlin to the team.
In 2010, Mae Communications become a part of Simpson Square Media Group, a marketing communications and new media development firm. Since then, Mae Communications has focused on delivering branded content development and public relations services to clients in New York's Capital Region and across the country.
The Partners
Michael Conlin
Michael Conlin is president and communications director for Mae Communications, serving as lead strategist and developer for all client projects. Prior to founding Michael Conlin Writing & Editing, he worked as a public relations specialist, marketing director, writer, and editor for organizations at the corporate and nonprofit levels, including The New England Quarterly, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, and KeyBank. Michael is a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., with a degree in English and concentrations in writing, journalism, and behavioral studies.
Brittany Conlin
Brittany Conlin is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Mae Communications. She is responsible for day-to-day operations, including financial management and recruitment and supervision of employees and contractors. Prior to joining Mae Communications in 2006 Brittany was an early childhood educator working at schools and programs in Boston and New York’s Capital Region. She graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., with a degree in anthropology/sociology and certification in early childhood education.
