Industries We Work With
Every industry has its own language, its own challenges, its own audience expectations. Generic marketing doesn't cut it.
At R BRILLIANT MEDIA, we've spent decades working with organizations across diverse sectors – learning the nuances, understanding the regulations, and developing strategies that resonate with the audiences that matter most to each industry.
Whether you're filling hospital beds or hotel rooms, winning votes or winning clients, we bring the strategic depth and creative excellence to help you compete and grow.

Sales & Retail
Drive Traffic. Move Product. Build Loyalty.
Retail is relentless. Consumer attention is fragmented, competition is fierce, and the line between online and in-store continues to blur. Success requires marketing that captures attention, drives foot traffic, and converts browsers into buyers.
We help retail and sales organizations cut through the noise with strategic brand positioning, compelling creative, and media placements that reach shoppers when buying decisions are being made.
What We Deliver:
- Promotional campaign strategy and creative
- Grand opening and event marketing
- Local and regional media planning and buying
- Digital advertising and social media management
- Seasonal and sale-driven campaigns
- Customer loyalty and retention programs
Restaurant & Hospitality
Fill Tables. Book Rooms. Create Experiences Worth Sharing.
In hospitality, perception is everything. Your brand promise needs to match—and amplify—the experience guests actually have. From boutique hotels to regional restaurant groups, we help hospitality brands attract guests, drive bookings, and build reputations that earn loyalty and referrals.
We understand the seasonality, the competitive pressures, and the importance of getting heads in beds and guests through doors—consistently.
What We Deliver:
- Brand development and positioning
- Campaign creative for digital, print, and broadcast
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Reputation management and PR
- Tourism partnership marketing
- Booking-focused digital advertising


Travel & Recreation
Inspire Exploration. Drive Visitation. Showcase Destinations.
Travel and recreation marketing sells more than services—it sells experiences, emotions, and memories waiting to happen. Whether you're promoting a destination, an attraction, or an outdoor adventure, we help you capture the imagination of travelers and convert inspiration into visitation.
We know how to position destinations competitively, leverage tourism partnerships, and create campaigns that make audiences want to pack their bags.
What We Deliver:
- Destination branding and positioning
- Tourism campaign development
- Digital marketing and social media for travel audiences
- Video and content production showcasing experiences
- Media planning targeting regional and national travelers
- Partnership and co-op marketing strategies
Healthcare & Medical
Build Trust. Grow Patient Volume. Strengthen Community Health.
Healthcare marketing operates in a unique space—balancing regulatory compliance, patient sensitivity, and fierce competition for market share. We help healthcare systems, hospitals, and medical practices build awareness, establish trust, and drive patient acquisition through strategic, compliant marketing.
Our experience spans regional health systems, specialty practices, and community health initiatives—always with an understanding of the stakes involved.
What We Deliver:
- Healthcare brand strategy and positioning
- Patient acquisition campaigns
- Service line marketing
- Physician recruitment and employer branding
- Community health communications
- Public relations and media relations
- Digital marketing and reputation management


Campaigning & Advocacy
Win Hearts. Change Minds. Earn Votes.
Political campaigns and advocacy efforts operate on compressed timelines with existential stakes. There's no room for wasted impressions or muddled messaging. We help candidates, PACs, and advocacy organizations craft compelling narratives, mobilize supporters, and dominate the media landscape when it matters most.
Speed, precision, and strategic media placement are everything—and our insider media relationships give our clients an edge.
What We Deliver:
- Campaign strategy and messaging development
- Political advertising (TV, radio, digital, print)
- Voter targeting and media buying
- Opposition research integration
- Rapid-response communications
- Grassroots and digital mobilization
- Earned media and PR strategy
Pictured: Judge Emily Mosco Merski (Erie County Court of Common Pleas), Judge Erin C. Connelly Marucci (Erie County Court of Common Pleas), and Former Erie County Judge Stephanie Dmitrovich.
Education & Higher Learning
Attract Students. Engage Communities. Build Institutional Pride.
Educational institutions—from community colleges to universities to workforce development programs—face mounting pressure to attract students, demonstrate value, and compete for enrollment. We help education brands articulate their unique value proposition, reach prospective students, and strengthen community relationships.
We understand the decision journey of students and families, and we craft campaigns that meet them at every stage.
What We Deliver:
- Institutional branding and positioning
- Student recruitment campaigns
- Program-specific marketing
- Digital advertising and social media targeting students
- Community relations and PR
- Event promotion (open houses, orientations, commencements)
- Internal communications and stakeholder engagement


Banking & Financial Services
Build Confidence. Deepen Relationships. Grow Market Share.
Financial services marketing requires a careful balance—projecting stability and trust while differentiating in a crowded market. Whether you're a regional bank, credit union, or financial advisor, we help you connect with customers and businesses seeking partners they can rely on.
We craft campaigns that communicate competence, community commitment, and the personalized service that sets regional financial institutions apart from national giants.
What We Deliver:
- Brand strategy and competitive positioning
- Product and service marketing campaigns
- Community bank differentiation strategies
- Digital advertising and social media management
- Customer acquisition and retention campaigns
- Public relations and thought leadership
- Compliance-conscious creative development
Legal Services
Establish Authority. Build Reputation. Attract the Right Clients.
Legal marketing demands credibility above all else. Prospective clients are seeking expertise, trust, and confidence during often stressful circumstances. We help law firms and legal professionals build authoritative brands, establish thought leadership, and attract clients seeking the specific expertise they offer.
From personal injury to corporate law, we understand how to position legal services and reach audiences when they're actively seeking representation.
What We Deliver:
- Law firm branding and positioning
- Practice area marketing
- Attorney thought leadership and PR
- Website development and SEO
- Digital advertising targeting case-specific audiences
- Reputation management
- Community visibility and sponsorship strategies


Construction & Trades
Build Your Brand as Solidly as You Build Everything Else.
Construction and trades businesses often grow on reputation and referrals—but strategic marketing accelerates that growth. We help contractors, builders, and trade service providers build professional brands, reach decision-makers, and generate leads that turn into profitable projects.
Whether you're targeting homeowners, commercial developers, or municipal contracts, we craft marketing that builds credibility and drives business.
What We Deliver:
- Brand development for construction and trades
- Commercial and residential marketing campaigns
- Lead generation strategies
- Website design showcasing project portfolios
- Digital advertising and local SEO
- Recruitment marketing for skilled labor
- Public relations and community positioning
Service Industries
Turn Everyday Services into Standout Brands.
Service-based businesses are built on relationships, responsiveness, and reputation—but thoughtful marketing is what keeps you top of mind. We help service providers present a polished, professional brand that customers trust.
Whether you're serving homeowners, businesses, or community organizations, we develop marketing that highlights your reliability, expertise, and local roots—and turns satisfied customers into repeat and referral business.
What We Deliver:
- Brand development for service-based businesses
- Local and regional awareness campaigns
- Lead generation and inbound call strategies
- Website design that showcases services, reviews, and results
- Digital advertising and local SEO to drive inquiries
- Reputation management and review-building strategies
- Public relations and community visibility

What Every Industry Gets from R BRILLIANT MEDIA
Regardless of sector, every client benefits from our core strengths:
| Capability | Value |
| Strategic Foundation | Brand positioning, audience insights, and messaging that guide every tactic |
| Creative Excellence | Concepting, copywriting, and design that captures attention and drives action |
| Media Insider Access | Better rates, smarter placements, and relationships that open doors |
| Full-Channel Capability | Broadcast, digital, social, print, out-of-home, and emerging platforms coordinated |
| Transparent Partnership | Clear reporting, honest counsel, and a team that treats your success as our own |
| Regional Expertise, Expanding Reach | Deep roots in Erie and the tri-state region, with capabilities that scale nationally |
Relationships Matter
Letters of recommendation from current and former clients.
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Letter of recommendation from Brian Lilly of Lilly Broadcasting in Erie, PA
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Letter of recommendation from Bryon Hill of WETM 18 in Elmira, NY.
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Letter of recommendation from Nick Scott Jr., VP and Owner of Scott Enterprises
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Letter of recommendation from David Hallman, President of the Hallman Auto Group
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Letter of recommendation from David J. Zimmer, ERIEBANK President
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Recommendation letter from Kenneth Roberts, former System Director of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations at Arnot Health
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Don't See Your Industry?
We've worked with organizations across dozens of sectors—many of which are not listed here. If you're facing marketing challenges and seeking a strategic partner, let's talk. Our core capabilities are applicable across various industries, and we're always eager to learn about new businesses and deliver results.