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 | Ted Birkhahn is partner and president of New York-based Peppercomm. |
 | Kathy Bloomgarden is CEO of Ruder Finn. |
 | Andrew Blum is a PR consultant and media trainer and principal of AJB Communications. |
 | Lindsey Bradshaw is a freelance writer, PR, and communications consultant at Lindsey Bradshaw Communications. For 17 years, she’s helped Series A-D tech startups drive awareness and achieve business goals through creative and effective communications. Lindsey Bradshaw Communications www.lindsbradshawpr.com PR + writing for tech co’s Socials: Follow me on LinkedIn Subscribe to “Off the Record” on Substack Articles: PR NEWS, Dec. 2024:... |
 | Michael Brito is a Group Director at WCG, a W2O Group company. |
 | Copley Broer is CEO of RadPad and CEO & founder of LandlordStation. A 15-year veteran of the commercial and multifamily real estate industries, he’s a thought leader in the use of technology in real estate. |
 | Matt Caiola quickly moved through the ranks and after 13 years, he was promoted to 5WPR Co-CEO in February 2022, making him the youngest CEO of a Top 10 PR agency in the United States. Matthew has been a key member of teams that are responsible for the reputation of some of the most sophisticated companies and visible public figures in the world, along with emerging brands and... |
 | Idil Cakim is the Founder and CEO of Iris Flex, a research agency focused on thought leadership research and content marketing. She has devised marketing and communication strategies for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations for 20 years. She is the author of forthcoming book AI for Marketing: The Consumer Perspective (Taylor & Francis, 2026) as well as Implementing Word of Mouth Marketing: Online Strategies to Identify Influencers, Craft Stories... |
 | Monica Caponigro is Managing Director at The Bobbie Agency. |
 | Tawanda Carlton is an account executive at Media Frenzy Global. |
 | Yang Cheng teaches research methods, strategic communication, and global communication in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Her research interests include social media effects, relationship management, crisis communication, and agenda-setting/building research. Some of her publications have appeared in top journals such as the New media & Society, International Journal of Communication, Public Relations Review, and Asian Journal of Communication. She has also received many awards and honors from global institutions such... |
 | Anthony Coggine is a HR professional turned business writer. He has been covering a range of topics including training, HR, recruiting and cryptocurrency news. |
 | Ryan Cohn is Vice President of Social/Digital at Sachs Media Group. |
 | Piper Collings is associate vice president of Havas Formula’s Social Media division. |
 | William J. Comcowich is Glean.info Interim CEO and member of its Board of Directors. |
 | Simon Dance is CEO at Interact. |
 | Chan Desai is an account manager and strategist at Otter PR. |
 | Patrick Di Chiro is the founder and CEO of Thunder Factory, a San Francisco-based marketing and PR firm. Formerly, Patrick was chief communications officer of E*TRADE, and held senior PR positions at Ketchum, Visa International and American Express. |
 | Liz DiTrapano is a Partner in ICR’s Restaurant Practice. |
 | Monica Elias is the CEO and Executive Producer of the award-winning broadcast media services company Elias World Media (EWM). After more than a decade at Medialink Worldwide, she founded EWM in 2014 with a vision to deliver high-quality work, achieve top-tier results, and provide a more elevated client experience. A recognized industry leader, Monica has earned the trust of top public relations agencies, global corporations, and... |
 | Filomena Fanelli is the CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications Ltd., an award-winning national public relations and strategic communications agency specializing in the banking and finance, real estate and construction, food, beverage and hospitality, and nonprofit industries. |
 | Jane Genova is a results-driven content-creator/editor and intuitive career coach. Complimentary consultations (Text 203-468-8579 or [email protected]). |
 | Kayla Hannemann is a senior account executive at Impact PR & Communications, Ltd. |
 | Kersa Haughey leads marketing, business development and AI strategy at INK Communications Co. |
 | Lauren Hill is VP of Marketing at PAN. |
| Kyle Hjelmeseth is Founder & CEO of G&B. |
 | Katelyn Holbrook is Chief Client Officer at V2 Communications, an integrated communications firm building iconic AI, B2B, climate and healthcare technology brands. |
 | Carmen Hughes is Founder & Principal of IgniteX, a San Francisco Bay Area marketing and communications agency built for the AI era. [email protected] LinkedIn ignitepr.com X Facebook |
 | Jamie Kightley is head of client services at IBA International. |
 | Evan Nierman is the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a global reputation management firm, and author of Amazon bestsellers “Crisis Averted” and “The Cancel Culture Curse.” |
 | Jeff Priester is a Partner in ICR’s Restaurant Practice. |
 | Jennier Risi is founder and president at The Sway Effect. |
 | Chris Rosica is President and Chief Executive Officer of New Jersey-based Rosica Communications, a PR & crisis communication agency specializing in healthcare, education, non profits & other industries. |
 | Tim Schramm is Executive Vice President at Coyne Public Relations. |
 | Chad Smith is director of insights and planning at FINN Partners |
 | Ronn Torossian is the founder and chairman of 5W AI Communications, the AI Communications Firm. He founded 5W in 2003 and has led its growth into a top U.S. public relations agency serving Fortune 500 brands and category-defining startups across consumer, corporate, technology, crisis communications, public affairs, and digital marketing. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI-visibility research, helping clients measure and grow... |
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