Sachs Media Celebrates Victory at PRNEWS Platinum Awards, Recognized for Landmark Campaign Defending First Amendment Rights

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sachs Media is proud to announce that it has been recognized for producing
the nation’s Top Campaign for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the 2024 PRNEWS Platinum
Awards in New York City. The high-stakes campaign for the Computer & Communications Industry
Association (CCIA), “Protecting the First Amendment in the Digital Era,” played a critical role in
defending free speech and online safety, culminating in a U.S. Supreme Court decision to block
controversial content moderation laws in Florida and Texas.

Sachs Media Partner and Managing Director Drew Piers, APR, CPRC, and Deputy Director of Public
Affairs Amy Climenhage, APR, were joined at the ceremony by representatives of CCIA. In addition
to the campaign win, Drew was honored among PRNEWS’ People of the Year in the Crisis Managers
category, recognized for his leadership during some of the nation’s most challenging crises. Drew
has guided clients through disasters such as a bridge collapse that claimed six lives, high-profile
corruption allegations, and significant funding crises for nonprofits. His strategic acumen and
leadership have earned him a reputation as one of the country’s top crisis communications
professionals.

The award-winning campaign was launched in response to a growing threat to First Amendment
rights, as both Florida and Texas enacted laws mandating how social media companies must
moderate content. Sachs Media spearheaded a three-year effort to educate the public and influence
key stakeholders about the dangers these laws posed — not just to free speech, but to online
safety, including the potential for delays in removing harmful material such as child pornography
and extremist content.

“These awards are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and strategic expertise of our entire
team,” said Drew Piers. “At Sachs Media, we take great pride in partnering with our clients to
navigate complex legal, legislative, and high-stakes challenges. Being recognized by PRNEWS only
strengthens our commitment to delivering impactful and fearless communications that help make a
positive impact in communities across the country.”

These latest recognitions add to Sachs Media’s growing list of accolades in 2024, including being
named Agency of the Year by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and earning a coveted
spot on PR Daily’s 2024 Top Agencies list, to name just a few.

About Sachs Media

Sachs Media is the go-to strategic communications partner for organizations with high-stakes
challenges, offering a full range of capabilities – including public relations, public affairs, digital
and social media, creative, research, crisis management, web development, video production, and
media buying. The firm elevates bold organizations, leaders, and agendas; supercharges clients’
public policy advocacy efforts; and drives audiences to action. For more information on Sachs
Media, please visit SachsMedia.com.