Published on 30th November 2023
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Joe Epley, a founding partner of Worldcom Public Relations Group. Joe was an icon in our industry, a historian, a storyteller and so much more. A man that had a positive impact on so many.

Joe Epley established Epley Associates in 1968 and built his firm into one of the largest PR shops in the southeast.
He was national president of PRSA and chaired the PRSA Foundation twice. He also has served as chair of the PRSA College of Fellows and the Counselors Academy. PRSA awarded Epley, who sold his firm in 2005, its highest honor, the Gold Anvil, in 2008.
We will miss him and be eternally grateful for his contribution to Worldcom.
Read more: Joe Epley, a Founding Partner of Worldcom Public Relations Group, Dies at 85
23 Jan 2026
Is it the Right Time for Your Brand to Use TikTok?It is important to understand the key to TikTok’s success, and how…
22 Jan 2026
How can PR Fix Broken Internal Communication?When internal communication breaks down, the symptoms show up fast: confusion, disengagement,…
20 Jan 2026
Communicating with Consumers in the Evolving Automotive MarketThis insights post is a summary of the blog post published by…