Edelman is an independently owned public relations firm that provides a range of communication consulting services, including media relations, messaging, materials development, event planning, branding and influencer outreach. It serves retail, food and beverage, packaged goods, consumer technology, health care, travel and tourism, home and garden and financial services companies. The firm specializes in change and employee engagement, corporate communications, issues management, litigation support, design and editorial, and sports and entertainment marketing. Founded in 1952, Edelman also provides brand building and crisis management services. It maintains a staff of more than 2,700 employees in over 40 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Edelman maintains one of its locations in Portland, Ore.