Visual Messaging specializes in breaking down complex policy issues into visual content that consumers, policymakers, and voters will understand.

Karen Hanretty started Visual Messaging – a multi-media issue advocacy firm – in 2013 and partners with consulting firms around the country to influence policymakers and voters. 

Prior to Visual Messaging, Karen served as spokeswoman and press secretary on political campaigns, was communications director at the National Congressional Campaign Committee, served as managing director at Qorvis Communications (the largest independent PR firm in Washington, DC) and served as vice president of public affairs for the American Beverage Association (the trade and lobby group for some of the most recognizable brands in the world).

With more than 20 years of integrated communications and public policy experience, Visual Messaging helps clients communicate effectively to the right audiences.