cbuzz: Chris Herbert, Pendulum PR: Managing the Message

May 1st, 2025

Episode proudly sponsored by: Wright-Patt Credit Union


In this episode, we sit down with Chris Herbert, Co-Founder of Pendulum PR. Pendulum PR was created to achieve the balance required to accelerate growth through seasoned working partners with experience in journalism and government. Pendulum trumpets good news that builds client reputation by turning customers and the press into true believers. We simultaneously minimize the impact of negative publicity by having crucial conversations proactively and nimble responsiveness to crises. Pendulum specializes in working with clients in regulated industries including consumer technology, cannabis, healthcare and government to promote brands with positive publicity and proactive reputation management.

Chris Herbert, Co-Founder, Pendulum PR

Chris has been helping companies and organizations find voices that resonate with the public for more than 20 years. Her high-energy style and tireless work ethic has drawn the praise of those she works with and her strategic mind continually draws the attention of regional, national and international media.

Chris leads Pendulum’s Consumer Brands PR division and has been an integral part of helping many consumer tech brands stand out from the pack.

She has a passion for PR with a cause, and has worked with a variety of philanthropic and non-profit organizations including community and private foundations, Girl Scouts, and Rotary clubs to help them gain valuable public attention.

To learn more about Pendulum PR, visit https://pendulum-pr.com/

Tune in today as Chris Herbert, Co-Founder of Pendulum PR, sits down with cbuzz host Mikaela Hunt to discuss: Managing the Message


A note about cbuzz production: We are thrilled to be recording episodes for our Central Ohio community. Stay tuned for new episodes, which will share the stories of some of our best and brightest Columbus Chamber members.

Cbuzz is the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s business-focused podcast and was named Best Business Podcast in 2019 by the Columbus Podcast Awards. The show is produced in partnership with Capital University and its students, and the show is hosted by Mikaela Hunt, brand journalist and storyteller. You can learn about Capital University here.