MicDrop Agency Extended ClimateTech Connect Contract
The public relations firm will continue to manage media strategy for the organization through the end of 2028.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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The MicDrop Agency has renewed its contract as the public relations agency of record for ClimateTech Connect, a firm serving the climate risk sector. The Austin-based agency will maintain this role through 2028, overseeing media outreach for upcoming conferences.
Why it matters
This partnership expansion secures long-term media support for a group that connects policymakers and insurers with climate data experts. The collaboration aims to maintain steady communication flows amid rising demand for climate disaster risk mitigation.
The partnership supports events addressing the impact of 23 billion-dollar climate disasters that caused $115 billion in losses in 2025. MicDrop Agency operates from its Austin office to manage these professional media strategies.
The players
The MicDrop Agency
Founded in 2021, this public relations firm maintains an office in Austin and specializes in managing media strategies for industry conferences.
ClimateTech Connect
Launched in 2025, this organization serves stakeholders including insurers, real estate professionals, and investors by facilitating climate-focused events.
The details
The agency manages media strategies for ClimateTech Connect, facilitating connections between conference speakers and journalists from outlets such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters. The partnership is set to support the upcoming conference scheduled for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Timeline
The MicDrop Agency was founded in Toronto in 2021.
ClimateTech Connect launched its operations in 2025.
The firm will expand to Europe for the Groundworks Summit in November 2026.
The next ClimateTech Connect edition is scheduled for April 7 and 8, 2027.
The PR agency contract is finalized through 2028.
Market Landscape
The agency's long-term partnership with ClimateTech Connect mirrors a broader industry trend toward specialized consulting for climate-risk mitigation firms. This move allows the firm to cement its market position as the climate sector continues to scale its operations globally.
This partnership ensures that professionals in the climate risk space will continue to have consistent access to media coverage of industry conferences. Local residents and businesses in Austin may see the agency expand its hiring efforts as it scales operations for these global summits.
The takeaway
Maintaining long-term public relations partnerships provides stability for organizations navigating complex technical landscapes. Companies looking to scale should prioritize multi-year service contracts to ensure consistent brand messaging during periods of rapid international growth.
What happens next
The MicDrop Agency is scheduled to expand its operations to Europe for the Groundworks Summit in November 2026, followed by the third edition of the ClimateTech Connect conference on April 7 and 8, 2027.
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