KO Public Affairs
Public Relations and Communications ServicesMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
KO Public Affairs is a Baltimore-based public relations and communications services firm founded in 2008. It provides public affairs expertise to leading corporations and nonprofits across healthcare, energy, education, international relations, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, sports, and entertainment. In 2024 the firm expanded its offering to include consumer public relations, delivering services such as overall communications strategy, media relations, events, social media, store openings, product launches, and crisis communications. The organization emphasizes helping clients address timely issues—from legislative advocacy to public education campaigns and broad brand initiatives. The leadership has directed campaigns at national, state, and local levels, including waterfront development funding and involvement in a Supreme Court nomination confirmation. In 2025 the firm announced a partnership with MGM Resorts International, marking an expansion into proactive public affairs work in a challenging political environment.