Maroon PR Assists Bisciotti Foundation with launch of Next-Generation Life Sciences Accelerator

In 2023, Blackbird Laboratories engaged Maroon PR to assist in the official launch of the next-generation life sciences accelerator.

Founded through a $100 million grant from The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, Blackbird Labs’ mission is to help universities and investigators commercialize their academic research to build innovative companies, bring world-changing technologies to life, and create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Baltimore.

STRATEGY

Maroon PR implemented a media relations campaign focused on securing coverage from local mainstream media — including television, radio and print — as well as business-specific and tech-focused media outlets. Maroon PR partnered with the Greater Baltimore Committee, who recently spearheaded Baltimore’s selection as a Federal Tech Hub, to host the press conference.

Key Successes

  • Maroon PR pitched and secured an exclusive story in the Baltimore Business
    Journal for the Blackbird Labs announcement.
  • Maroon PR secured coverage from all four network television affiliates for the
    announcement, with multiple stories from each outlet and accompanying web
    stories.
  • Radio opportunities secured by Maroon PR included WBAL News Radio and NPR
    affiliate WYPR.
  • The Baltimore Banner, Technical.ly, The Daily Record
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