Your message.
Loud and clear.
Your business has a story.
I’m here
to help you tell it.
About Zach
Zach Riddle served as a Communications Director in the U.S. Senate for four years, leading all local and national booking and media strategy, speechwriting, and brand building.
Zach has led media strategy for major national legislative initiatives, booked hundreds of media appearances in outlets across the ideological spectrum, and has written and placed message-focused editorial content everywhere from local newspapers to the nation’s biggest publications.
In 2025, he started Riddle, a strategic communication company leveraging his experience as a Capitol Hill communicator to help clients elevate their earned media strategy, executive communications, and define and amplify their brand narrative.
He attended Purdue University.
Zach lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Virginia.
Services
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I secure impactful coverage in outlets that matter to your audience—leveraging relationships, newsworthy storytelling, and strategic timing to amplify your message and expand your reach.
I specialize in helping firms break through the D.C. media environment and secure high-impact placements for the audience in our nation’s capital. -
Expand your brand through TV and podcast appearances that align with your goals, ensuring your message is heard by the audiences that will make the difference for your business.
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When the unexpected happens, speed and experience determine the outcome. I help organizations navigate high-pressure situations with clear messaging, rapid response, and proactive media engagement—protecting your reputation, maintaining stakeholder trust, and positioning you to emerge stronger.
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Good news deserves a strong rollout. I bring years of experience developing narrative-driven, creative communications strategies that align with your objectives, position you as a thought leader, and deliver measurable results.
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Step into the spotlight with confidence. I prepare you and your team to handle interviews, panels, and press events with clarity, composure, and control. One session can make the difference between a missed opportunity and a major win.
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I work with executives to craft speeches that capture your voice, articulate your vision, connect with your audience and create new opportunities.
"Zach's media strategy was a game-changer. He understood my story and how to get it in front of the right people to turn interest into action and impact."
Ed Schwartzman | Owner, BuffaLouie’s & Gable’s Bagels