driven to inspire
Vision. Strategy. Results.
driven to inspire
Vision. Strategy. Results.
communications with intent
Confocal Communications, formerly Morel Communications, is a full-service communications consulting firm offering branding, content development, and campaign implementation.
We work closely with clients to identify the content and context that will reach audiences with the most impact. We can quickly mobilize teams of experts to produce everything from websites and media campaigns, to public relations strategies and in-market events. We take the noise around a topic, refine the message and design, and put it into context to help educate and advocate for important issues of our time.
While we work with clients from a wide range of industries, our specialty is developing and supporting public health and safety campaigns.
implementation
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."
– Albert Einstein
implementation
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."
– Albert Einstein
Services
- Brand Development
- Communications, Messaging & Design Strategies
- Public Relations | Public Affairs
- Grassroots Community Outreach | Affinity Partnerships
- Website | Social Media | Events
Experience
Team members are individually selected for each project and
led by a senior partner.
Experience
Team members are individually selected for each project and
led by a senior partner.
michelle
morel
Strategy
Michelle Morel, principal and founder, has worked to create and implement brand and communications strategies for nonprofit and for-profit clients for over 15 years. Her experience ranges from sales training and new business development strategies to messaging and media relations for political campaigns and issues. Recognizing that most businesses have to engage the services of several firms to develop and implement effective public affairs, brand strategy and results-oriented marketing, Michelle started the company in 2009 to break down those silos and offer integrated solutions that utilize the best talent for each project. The company evolved to be Confocal Communications with two divisions: Morel Communications, specializing in public health communications; and Confocal Creative, developing creative content, including documentaries and other forms of media to deliver inspiring communications that change the way people perceive important topics.
Curtis robinson
Contextual Content
Award-winning journalist and political consultant Curtis Robinson is a former vice-president at Direct Impact, the Burson-Marsteller firm that specializes in grassroots and grasstops activities for clients ranging from political coalitions to Fortune 500 firms. From there he became a partner at Qorvis Communications, helping build that firm from 38 employees when he joined to become the largest independent public relations firm in Washington, D.C., with more than 100 on full-time staff and another 150 contractors located around the United States and in several other nations. Before becoming a partner at Morel Communications, he was an owner and start-up editor for several newspapers around the country. Curtis now leads strategy and development of multi-media communications campaigns for the Confocal Creative division of Confocal Communications to support the communications goals of our clients.
Joe Hamman
Visual Engagement
Joseph Hamman is Creative Director for Confocal Communications. He graduated from Lesley University in 2020 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in art and design and also worked to design marketing materials for the university. Joe is known for his ability to capture the heart of an established brand, while providing a fresh, modern perspective to engage today’s audiences. His secret sauce is illustration and creative use of colors, making projects unique to each client and engaging for priority audiences.