We believe in simple ideas, strong relationships, and lasting impact.

The Milan PR Difference

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At Milan Public Relations, we serve as strategic communications partners to nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate organizations navigating moments that demand clarity, credibility, and trust.

Milan brings a newsroom-trained approach to public relations. We understand how stories are vetted, how credibility is built, and how decisions are made inside media organizations. That perspective allows us to shape messages that hold up under scrutiny and resonate beyond a single news cycle.

Our work prioritizes substance over spin. We develop disciplined, tailored PR strategies that strengthen reputation, elevate leadership voices, and support long-term organizational goals through clear, strategic storytelling.

Certifications & Business Classifications

  • WBENC-Certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE), through the Greater Women’s Business Council

  • WBENC-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

  • North Carolina HUB Certified Business

  • Registered Vendor, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

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Our Founder

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Mikaya Thurmond is a public relations strategist who helps organizations shape narratives, strengthen reputation, and communicate with clarity during moments that matter. She works closely with executives across government agencies, corporations, startups, and nonprofits, bringing a sharp understanding of how messaging influences trust, visibility, and decision-making.

Before founding Milan Public Relations, Mikaya built an award-winning career in journalism, which continues to inform her approach to earned media and strategic counsel. She spent seven years as an anchor at WRAL News in Raleigh, waking up hundreds of thousands of viewers each morning, and made history as the youngest anchor in the market at the time. Her reporting career spanned North Carolina and Tennessee, earning two Associated Press awards, four Emmy nominations, and national placements on CBS Evening News and NBC’s Today Show.

Mikaya is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Georgia and has been recognized as a UGA 40 Under 40 honoree and Cary Magazine Mover and Shaker. She brings a reporter’s instincts and a strategist’s discipline to every client partnership.

Meet Your PR Team

What Sets Us Apart

People-First Approach

Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—because when you thrive, so do we.

Long-Term Relationships

We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our clients and growing with them over time.

Proven Process, Flexible Execution

We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our methods are clear, but always responsive.