About Us
Our Public Relations Boutique Agency Offers Unique Experiences
Our process begins with a deep understanding of your vision, unique challenges and desired outcomes. We put you first and focus on your needs, providing tailored solutions that solve your business problems. Here’s an overview of what working with us will look like:
- Discovery: Immersing Ourselves in Your World
- Strategy: Crafting a Customized Roadmap for Problem-Solving
- Implementation: Turning Strategy into a Step-by-Step Action
West Media Group
As a boutique public relations agency based in metro Detroit, West Media Group (WMG) is led by Principal Tamekia Ashford Nixon, a seasoned communications and marketing leader with over two decades of experience delivering innovative and impactful solutions.
The agency draws from the founder’s legacy of leading marketing and public relations (PR) for major government initiatives, healthcare, private sector brands, and non-profit organizations. Its foundation is built on the success of the team’s extensive experience rebuilding communication infrastructures and creating strategies that resonate with multicultural and underserved communities.
From launching multi-channel campaigns to managing crises, the team at WMG approach every challenge with expertise and enthusiasm.
What Sets Us Apart
WMG combines a personal touch with a results-driven mindset. We are more than a communications agency – we are storytellers, strategists, and advocates who take the time to understand the unique needs of each client. Here’s what makes us different:
- Depth of Expertise: Our team has decades of experience across healthcare, government, education, non-profits, and multicultural markets.
- Tailored Solutions: We design bespoke strategies that align with your goals and speak directly to your audiences.
- Results-Driven Approach: We measure success by the impact we create, from increased engagement to enhanced reputations.
- Community-Centered Focus: We prioritize trust, empathy and authenticity in all we do, ensuring every message resonates with the community it serves.
When you choose West Media Group, you’re not just hiring an agency; you’re gaining a trusted partner led by an accomplished PR professional with real-world, metropolitan acumen.
About Tamekia Ashford Nixon
West Media Group is led by Tamekia Ashford Nixon, a communications executive who has built a career delivering impactful results for more than 20 years.
As the Detroit Health Department Director of Communications, Tamekia was instrumental in establishing the department’s communications amid Detroit’s historic bankruptcy in 2013. She managed all public relations, crisis management, and marketing efforts while serving as a crucial liaison with the mayor’s office to ensure cohesive, powerful messaging across city departments. Her work didn’t just inform—it inspired and unified, promoting health and wellness for Detroit’s residents during a challenging period.
During her career, she had the opportunity to serve as Vice President of Marketing for the Detroit Regional Partnership, a leading economic development nonprofit serving the 11-county Detroit Region. In this role, she built from scratch the marketing department and blueprint to promote the region to potential investors as one of the most innovative and diverse areas in the country.
Tamekia has directed messaging for high-stakes initiatives, including two congressional campaigns and the White House’s Affordable Care Act community engagement efforts.
She also directed integrated marketing campaigns, advocacy and guided healthcare and mental health solutions in the nation’s capital.
Her experience spans a diverse portfolio: she’s enhanced campaigns for global brands like McDonald's, contributed to numerous PR firms, and provided dedicated PR support for Detroit City Council, Molina Healthcare and Chrysler (known today as Stellantis).
Tamekia has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work and is a graduate of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Program.
“Opening West Media Group was about more than starting a business—it was about creating a space where purpose meets expertise. I wanted to take the gold from my career: the strategies that worked, the wins that inspired, and the intel that taught me to approach challenges creatively and confidently"
TAMEKIA ASHFORD NIXON, FOUNDER
“West Media Group is my way of combining professionalism with heart, strategy, and grit. It’s a place where every campaign reflects not only the expertise, I’ve honed but the values I hold in high regard.”
TAMEKIA ASHFORD NIXON, FOUNDER
