Where creative strategy meets public relations.

HERE’S THE TRUTH

You don't need more attention.

You need a better strategy.

THAT’S WHERE WE COME IN

Ashley Acker Public Relations is a high-touch boutique agency with more than a decade of experience helping interior designers, luxury lifestyle brands, and creative entrepreneurs grow their businesses through a combination of strategy, creative direction, and public relations. As an extension of the teams we partner with, we intentionally maintain a small roster to remain closely connected to the day-to-day of the businesses we represent.

Selective about the projects we take on, we ensure no two clients are ever alike. The common thread is a reputation for exceptional work and originality. Experience has taught us that not every opportunity deserves to be pursued, and knowing the difference is what separates a publicist from a true strategic partner. We hold ourselves to that same standard. If this sounds like the kind of partnership you’re looking for, we welcome the opportunity to discuss what's possible.

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WHAT SETS US APART

We focus exclusively on the interior design, lifestyle, and luxury categories. Working within a defined industry gives us a deeper understanding of the publications, brands, events, timelines, and relationships that will have the greatest influence on your reputation. This allows us to make informed recommendations, ensuring your time, resources, and story are invested where they will have lasting impact.
Before a single pitch is sent, we clarify your goals, refine your messaging, and establish your positioning. Every opportunity is evaluated through the lens of your long-term goals, then prioritized and sequenced to maximize its value. Editorial features, partnerships, speaking engagements, and events become part of a broader communications strategy, allowing each moment of visibility to pave the way for the next.
Our engagements are built as true partnerships, with open communication, shared decision-making, and clear accountability. By staying closely connected throughout the engagement, we are able to make informed decisions and respond quickly to time-sensitive opportunities before they disappear.
Publicity is only valuable when it reinforces who you are. We uncover what makes your business stand out, then communicate it with clarity and consistency across every brand channel. By building on what's already true, we establish a reputation that's credible, memorable, and strengthened with every interaction.

MEET THE TEAM

Ashley Acker

Founder & CEO
Margot

Resident Afghan Hound & Content Partner

HOW WE WORK

Designed to bring clarity when you're navigating a specific challenge or important decision. Whether you're refining your messaging, preparing for an upcoming photoshoot, or deciding where to focus your efforts next, our 75-minute sessions provide strategic direction and clear priorities to help you move forward with confidence.
Not every project requires an ongoing commitment. Some are centered around a single initiative with a defined objective, scope, and timeline. From the planning phase through execution, we provide the strategic oversight for milestone moments such as showhouse debuts, store openings, design activations, pop-ups, and brand dinners.
Ongoing partnerships are for businesses that view public relations as an investment in long-term growth. Whether your objective is editorial placement or a comprehensive public relations strategy, our efforts ensure your reputation reflects the caliber of your work.

OUR SERVICES

The reviews are in. Hear firsthand from our clients and colleagues.

RB Interiors

Working with Ashley feels like adding a strategic brain and a hype woman to your team at the exact same time. She is organized, thoughtful, and somehow five steps ahead of every opportunity before it even hits my inbox. Her communication is crisp, proactive, and refreshingly honest which I adore. PR is only as good as the strategist behind it, and Ashley is the rare mix of creative, connected, and fiercely committed. She doesn’t push generic publicity, she positions me. She sees the bigger narrative of my brand and helps pull those threads into something compelling and marketable. The most meaningful moments are when she lands opportunities that feel perfectly aligned with who I am and where I’m going.
Rachel Brown, Builder & Principal Designer
Rathell Designs

Working with Ashley has been an absolute joy. From day one, she invested herself fully in understanding our brand, our values, and our goals, making it clear that our success was just as important to her as it was to us. Thanks to Ashley's strategic insights and proactive approach, we gained incredible press opportunities that beautifully showcased who we are and what we offer. Beyond her professional skills, Ashley's warmth and genuine enthusiasm set her apart. She has an amazing way of making me feel supported and cared for in every interaction, always going the extra mile to answer my questions, provide guidance, and celebrate our wins. Her passion and commitment have truly helped us grow, and her kindness makes her feel more like a part of the Rathell Designs family than just a partner.
Brittany Cooper, Founder & Principal Designer
Susie Novak Interiors

Ashley has a unique approach to PR that gave me access to new people in the industry that elevated my career. Visibility is a big part of building your brand and creating a larger clientele. The PR process creates a buzz and new clients get to know you a bit faster. Ashley has great access to editors and landing press but also really has unique access to partnering with brands in forward thinking ways.
Susie Novak, Founder & Principal Designer
Sarah Lyon

Ashley kept everything organized in preparation for the panel I moderated at High Point Market—and she was such a blast to be around, too! She manages a wonderful roster of clients and on top of that is an incredible connector and planner.
Sarah Lyon, Freelance Writer
Sage Interior Design Marketing

Ashley is the best of the best in the PR space. She has been an absolute joy to work with and has made my life 100x easier by helping our shared interior designer clients secure brand partnerships and press opportunities that would not have been possible without her guidance and industry connections! If you're looking to create a snowball effect of great publicity for your brand and position yourself as the expert, Ashley needs to be your go-to. I've seen first-hand how she weaves impactful stories for clients by getting them placed in top publications, landing them on industry panels, and securing impressive social media paid collabs, etc. If you want your brand to be "everywhere,” Ashley is the one!
Kyra Clark, Social Media Expert
Nancy Parrish Interiors

Working with Ashley Acker Public Relations has genuinely transformed our experience at Nancy Parrish Interiors and Hue by Nancy Parrish Interiors. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Ashley had a deep understanding of our brand and vision. Her strategic approach to public relations significantly boosted our presence in the industry and helped us connect more authentically with our clients. She is highly skilled at crafting engaging narratives around our projects, which allows us to share our unique design philosophy effectively – this heightened visibility has contributed to increasing our recognition in our new location. Ashley is much more than just a public relations professional; she’s a true partner who genuinely cares about our success. Her dedication, creativity, and professionalism make her an incredible asset to any team. We wholeheartedly recommend Ashley Acker Public Relations to anyone looking to elevate their brand’s visibility and impact.
Nancy Parrish, Founder & Principal Designer
Hue

One of the things we appreciated most about Ashley was her knack for helping clients envision their future. She led brainstorming sessions that encouraged us to think outside the box about potential projects and partnerships in our new town. This forward-thinking mindset didn’t just inspire our team; it gave us clear strategies for building connections with local businesses and residents.
Nancy Parrish, Owner
Muse Noire Interiors

Even though I wasn’t a formal client of Ashley’s I can’t deny her genuine desire to be a connector. For my 2024 Kips Bay debut Ashley reached out to see if I needed anything, knowing this was my first Kips and what happened next, was a partnership I could only dream of securing. Thank you for the show stopping connection, my debut was better because of you!
Ashley Hughes, Founder & Principal
Noel Gatts

Working with Ashley has been refreshing. She is well connected, thoughtful and efficient. She keeps her clients top of mind and seems to know just how to utilize her skills to maximize their potential! She’s warm, receptive, driven and talented. I’m so happy our paths crossed.
Noel Gatts, TV Personality & Owner of beam&bloom
Heather Cleveland Design Studio

Ashley was my personal fan girl in getting me published in my first choice at Rue Daily! I set the goal to get published there and I am sure her help is what landed that dream!
Heather Cleveland, Founder & Principal Designer