KRICUN MEDIA | PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Senior communications + marketing leadership, when you need it.

Susan Kricun brings 30+ years of experience to long-term partnerships, interim leadership, campaigns and major events. From strategy through delivery, she leads the work and makes it happen.

Let’s Work Together

Two ways to bring Susan into the room.

An ongoing partner, or experienced leadership for the initiative in front of you.

Ongoing + Interim Leadership and Advisory

Experienced communications and marketing leadership through long-term partnerships, interim coverage and focused advisory. Susan helps set priorities, guide teams and partners, and keep the work moving with a clear plan.

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Campaigns, Market Entry + Events

Strategic communications and PR for launches, announcements and high-priority initiatives; Arizona market entry grounded in local knowledge and relationships; and corporate, nonprofit and civic events shaped through concept, messaging, programming and audience experience.

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NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS + FUNDRAISING REVIEW

What are you not seeing because you see it every day?

Susan takes a fresh look at how your mission, fundraising and communications work together, from donor appeals and digital giving to your website, PR and events.

Drawing on decades of communications experience and nearly a decade of hands-on nonprofit marketing and communications leadership, Susan provides clear findings, a prioritized roadmap and a working session with your leadership team. Your team or existing partners can carry the plan forward, or Susan can help lead what comes next.

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About

Meet Susan Kricun.

Susan Kricun brings more than three decades of communications and marketing experience, both inside organizations and as an outside partner.

Her deep roots in Phoenix and Arizona bring local perspective and relationships to the work, while her experience spans organizations, industries and initiatives well beyond the market. Many client relationships have lasted for years, growing from a single project into an ongoing source of leadership, judgment and trusted advice.

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Experience

Experience that spans the work.

From civic institutions and nonprofits to consumer brands and major events, Susan brings a broad perspective to every engagement.

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Arizona + Civic

Communications and event work with Phoenix Sister Cities, Valley Metro Rail, Arizona State University and Phoenix Sky Harbor, grounded in 30+ years of Arizona experience.


Nonprofit + Community

Nearly a decade leading marketing and communications for Ryan House, alongside creating Coyotes Charities and helping develop and launch the animal-welfare alliance Fix.Adopt.Save.


PR + Media

Arizona launch publicity for Portillo’s, grassroots promotion for What the BLEEP Do We Know!? and communications for Desert Diamond Arena’s $42 million transformation.


Events + Experiences

Corporate, nonprofit and civic events shaped through creative direction, programming, messaging and audience experience, from galas and launches to milestone celebrations.


Executive + Communications Leadership

Former Vice President of Communications for the Phoenix Coyotes, with more than two decades leading Kricun Media and advising organizational leaders.

  • “When I think of Susan Kricun, I think three words… she knows television!! With her experience from concerts, professional sporting events, charity causes…you name it, Susan knows everyone in town and has a stellar reputation of getting the job done for her clients. She delivers!!”

    Sean McLaughlin
    New Anchor + First Alert Weather Meteorologist, Arizona’s Family

  • “I have to tell you, when I know that Susan Kricun is involved, I can count on it being a great bit. These great people have realized the value that Kricun Media can bring to them. Whether it's a new business, a charity, an existing powerhouse in the valley, Susan has managed to take them to the next level.”

    Tara Hitchcock
    Entertainment Reporter and Arizona’s Family Contributor

  • “There is never a worry when Susan has the assignment.”

    Jay Thorne
    Associate VP, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, ASU

Let’s Talk

What’s next for your organization?

An upcoming launch, a leadership transition, a major event or a need for ongoing support. Let’s talk about what you’re working toward and how Susan can help.