Public Relations

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2019 (origins in 2008 as No Limit Media Consulting)
• Headquarters Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Sharon Powills (CEO), Nick Powills (Founder/Cofounder, Chief Growth Officer), Lauren Kaminski Turner (Senior Vice President)
• Number of Locations: Approximately 30–50 employees; primarily operates from Chicago
• Public Contact:
  • Phone: (312) 526-3996
  • Website Contact: https://hellomainland.com/company/

Company Overview

Mainland is a full-service PR and marketing agency specializing in strategic communications for franchise brands and growth-minded businesses. The company combines services in public relations, content creation, digital marketing, and analytics to amplify brands and drive measurable results, emphasizing storytelling that supports franchise development and operational goals. Its mission centers on becoming the “last agency” clients need, focusing on integrated, relationship-driven service for franchisors and multi-unit brands.

Services Offered

• Strategic brand consulting, including sales and franchise growth coaching for franchisors and franchisees.
• Content development across custom publications, video, creative, and social channels tailored to franchise systems.
• Full-service public relations including national, local, and influencer-driven campaigns to build brand credibility, especially for franchise expansion.
• Digital marketing services such as social media management, paid digital campaigns, proprietary audience targeting (AMPD), and robust analytics/reporting.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Mainland specifically serves the franchise sector—partnering with QSR, retail, and B2B/B2C franchise brands as its core clientele.
• Key Benefits:
  • Builds national and local franchise awareness and credibility through targeted storytelling and PR.
  • Delivers scalable, integrated solutions that connect communications silos and maximize budgets for franchise systems.
  • Provides proprietary tools and analytics to track ROI and optimize campaigns for growth and franchise development.
• Franchise Expertise:
  • Extensive roster of franchise clients and growth case studies, with testimonials citing direct impact on brand growth, franchisee support, and media visibility.
  • Services and deliverables are tailored to the unique goals and operational realities of franchise organizations, supporting everything from lead generation to opening/unit milestones.