Boutique by Design

Our small and mighty team is chock full of award-winning creatives, writers, and PR specialists. We have specialized experience in high-performance environments across agencies, publishing, nonprofits, education, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, construction, facilities management, interior design, food and beverage, environment, and consumer products. From B2B service providers to consumer product manufacturers, our combined experience, education, and specialized certifications deliver exceptional value for our clients.

Meet the Team

  • Tracy Teuscher, MS, APR, OCVN

    Founder, brand strategist, growth officer, cinnamon roll expert.

  • Anne Young, MA

    Writer, optimist, twin mom, roller derby queen.

  • Brian Brinkman

    Designer, painter, lead camper, coconut oil aficionado.

  • Jen Hugon

    Designer, artist, girl mom, mustache model.

  • Sharon Teuscher

    Fine artist, shower singer, proud auntie, beachcomber.

Our Founder

Tracy Teuscher founded The Buzz Maker® in 2005 after establishing and managing public relations departments for an advertising agency and a national magazine publisher. She created a flexible culture of belonging where family comes first, work-life balance is achievable, and contributing to positive social and environmental impact is non-negotiable.

Some Accomplishments

  • Helped hundreds of organizations amplify awareness, build stakeholder loyalty, and sustain growth.

  • Recognized among the top PR agencies in Ohio by Clutch, DesignRush, and Expertise.

  • Received awards of excellence for public relations and leadership.

  • Secured more than $2 million in media features for clientele.

  • Donated tens of thousands of dollars in services to nonprofits.

  • Managed brand integration and launch programs for 12 companies.

  • Designed and managed 16 websites for brands and nonprofits.

  • Served entrepreneurial centers, small business incubators, SBDC, and universities as speakers and educators.

  • Created a free COVID-19 pandemic crisis communication guide to help organizations survive.

  • Received thousands of hours of professional training.

  • Persevered with faith, humor, Irish grit, and cinnamon rolls.

About Tracy
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Intersectionality

We humbly acknowledge that we inhabit the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Six Nations people. We seek to be sensitive allies and worthy stewards of this land. We embrace people of every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, culture, and ability. We strive to overcome implicit bias and deepen our understanding and compassion for the lived experiences of others. We aim to be allies who contribute to social and environmental justice and reparation. Together we rise.