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Real Chemistry
199 Water St., 12th flr., New York, NY 10038
212/301-7200
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www.realchemistry.com
Employees: 2,000+. Founded: 2001.
Agency Statement:
Real Chemistry's mission is to transform what healthcare is to what it should be by leveraging the industry's most advanced AI-powered insights, diverse expertise and customer-centric ideas. We help the healthcare industry better understand, reach, and engage patients and professionals – while creating healthcare experiences that span diagnosis to adherence – enabling therapies and those they were designed to help, meet and exceed their potential.Jim Weiss, founder & chmn.; Shankar Narayanan, CEO; Jennifer Gottlieb, global pres.; Craig Abolt, CFO; Emily Poe, group pres., integrated communications
Real Chemistry in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Swoop Splits from Real ChemistryFri., Sep. 6, 2024...Mountain Capital has spun off Swoop, provider of precision AI-driven healthcare omnichannel solutions, from Real Chemistry . Swoop operated as a unit of ... |
| • | On the Move: Highwire Hires Real Chemistry's HemannTue., Jul. 30, 2024...brings on Chuck Hemann as chief integration officer. Hemann was most recently president, integrated activation at Real Chemistry , leading the growth of the firm’s social and digital media activation department. He previously... |
| • | Social Media Boosts Cancer ScreeningsFri., May 31, 2024...in encouraging young adults to get early cancer screenings, according to a new report from Real Chemistry . The study notes the impact of influencers, in particular, on boosting public engagement and highlighting... |
| • | News of Firms: Viewstream Rebrands as KadikoFri., May 24, 2024...for growth-oriented businesses.” As part of the change, the agency has brought on former Real Chemistry chief creative officer Paulo Simas as a managing partner to elevate its creative and... |
| • | Internal Comms Is About More Than CheerleadingFri., May 3, 2024...global authority on organizational communications, holding senior positions at General Motors, Edelman, GCI and Real Chemistry . He is also an adjunct professor at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School.... |
| • | On the Move: BPCM Adds Laird and WigginsThu., Apr. 25, 2024...stakeholder engagement, while contributing to overall agency strategy. Cossman, who led the launch of Real Chemistry ’s Health Technology business unit, will provide counsel on healthcare, analytics, digital and acquisition strategy... |
| • | Health Firms Post Paltry 2.6% Growth in '23Fri., Apr. 12, 2024...counterparts. They reported a paltry 2.1 percent rise to $1.5B in 2023. Half the group ( Real Chemistry , Ruder Finn, APCO, imre and Crosby) posted gains while the rest (Inzio Evoke, Edelman,... |
| • | On the Move: 120/80 Goes With GratesTue., Apr. 9, 2024...of an expansion of the company’s scope and services. Grates, a former principal at Real Chemistry , most recently served as president at GConsulting Group. He has also been an EVP... |
| • | PR Firms Post Mere 1.8% Growth in '23Mon., Apr. 1, 2024...superpowers for good has proven to be the best formula for ongoing success,” he added. Real Chemistry Benefits from AI Investments ... |
| • | On the Move: Caliber Corporate Advisers Up Galvani to COOWed., Mar. 27, 2024...that, she was director of communications at Medtronic and a senior account director at Real Chemistry . As managing partner, Fuller will work to shape the strategic direction of FHM alongside... |
| • | Real Chemistry’s Isidro Shifts NarrativeWed., Feb. 28, 2024... Lo Isidro Lo Isidro, senior director at Real Chemistry with more than a decade of strategic communications and PA experience, has joined Narrative... |
| • | On the Move: Whataburger Hires Hudler as CMOFri., Feb. 16, 2024...growth and ensure the brand's vitality is significant, highlighting their essential collaboration for success." Laurenn Wolpoff Real Chemistry has added Laurenn Wolpoff to its integrated communications team as account director. Wolpoff was most... |
| • | News of Firms: Real Chemistry Acquires Avant HealthcareTue., Feb. 6, 2024... Real Chemistry acquires Avant Healthcare, a medical communications company that provides solutions spanning engagement across the... |
| • | News of Firms; SDI Launches Interactive Calendar of Military Observances, EventsFri., Jan. 5, 2024...on the military veteran community,” said SDI chairman Susan Ann Davis. Swoop, a unit of Real Chemistry that develops brand-exclusive audiences of patients and their providers for healthcare advertisers, introduces a... |
| • | News of Firms: Real Chemistry Opens in Manchester, UKThu., Nov. 9, 2023... Real Chemistry is opening a second UK-based office in Manchester in early 2024. The new office... |
| • | News of Firms: Boundless Life Sciences Group Launches AI UnitWed., Aug. 23, 2023...who has served as a principal at Capgemini Invent and VP, account director at Real Chemistry ’s 21GRAMS unit. The new agency will work to build AI-enabled services and solutions, combining... |
| • | Real Chemistry Taps Edelman’s Crisis ChiefWed., Aug. 2, 2023... Steve Behm Real Chemistry has recruited Edelman US crisis & risk chair Steve Behm as practice leader of... |
| • | News of Firms: Stagwell Acquires Tinsel Experiential DesignTue., Jul. 18, 2023...what is important and relevant to people in the PR industry and beyond,” said Goldman. Real Chemistry forms a strategic partnership with Writer, a generative AI platform for enterprises. Through this... |
| • | Disintegration of "Social Compact” Between Employers and EmployeesWed., Jun. 28, 2023...areas of business transformation/change, corporate communications, and corporate relevance. He was formally principal of Real Chemistry , a health innovation firm, president/global managing director of Edelman Change and Employee Engagement, and... |
| • | Real Chemistry's Clark Takes Narrative Strategies PostWed., Jun. 7, 2023... Rachel Gartner Clark Rachel Gartner Clark, who led Real Chemistry ’s public affairs practice, is joining Narrative Strategies as managing director, overseeing the agency’s healthcare... |
| • | Real Chemistry’s White Shifts to DentonsTue., May 2, 2023... Camilla White Camilla White, managing director for corporate strategy at Real Chemistry , has joined Dentons Global Advisors as a partner in its New York office. She also... |
| • | Is 2023 The Year of Survival for PR/Communications?Mon., Apr. 17, 2023...areas of business transformation/change, corporate communications, and corporate relevance. He was formally principal of Real Chemistry , a health innovation firm, president/global managing director of Edelman Change and Employee Engagement, and... |
| • | PR Firms Chart 18.2% Growth In '22Mon., Mar. 27, 2023...such as the role of business in tackling geopolitics, healthcare equity, and technology and innovation. Real Chemistry Crosses Half-Billion Mark San Francisco-based ... |
| • | Why Aren't More PR Pros on Boards?Mon., Mar. 20, 2023...areas of business transformation/change, corporate communications, and corporate relevance. He was formally principal of Real Chemistry , a health innovation firm, president/global managing director of Edelman Change and Employee Engagement, and... |
| • | On the Move: Dentons Global Advisors Brings On Real Chemistry's CapodannoThu., Jan. 19, 2023... John Capodanno Dentons Global Advisors brings on Real Chemistry 's John Capodanno, who was president of financial, corporate and capital market communications, as a partner... |
| • | News of Firms: The Next Solutions Group Acquires Wells Tech AdvisorsTue., Jan. 17, 2023...intelligence and cybersecurity. Wells Tech Founders, which was founded in early 2022 by former Real Chemistry practice leader, technology services Tom Cocuzza, will be rebranded as NSG Technologies. “Tom and... |
| • | Look to AI & Big Picture Moments in '23Fri., Jan. 13, 2023...2022, and more important, to the year ahead. Poe is group president, integrated communications of Real Chemistry and has led work for such brands as Pfizer, Merck, Bayer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and... |
| • | It's a Rollup WorldMon., Jan. 9, 2023...passed and added to the enormous growth of such present-day agencies as Finn Partners, Real Chemistry and Stagwell Group. Given the success of these organizations, many smaller agencies began to... |
| • | Good Riddance 2022Wed., Dec. 28, 2022...programs. BCW names Mary Corcoran president, North America, effective May 1. She joins BCW from Real Chemistry , where she ran the Twist operating company and served as RC’s chief client officer. Kristina... |
| • | On the Move: GCI Health Hires Vanner, MalundaFri., Dec. 9, 2022...team and operations lead. Vanner joins GCI Health after more than 11 years at Real Chemistry , where she established the social media team and led paid media. In her new... |
| • | On the Move: Ford Hutman Media Taps McCaffrery as PR ChiefThu., Jul. 28, 2022...at Wachsman. Before that, she was senior director, corporate and strategy at W2O (now Real Chemistry ). Her expertise includes executive positioning, product launches, digital communications integration, influencer identification and engagement,... |
| • | On the Move: Real Chemistry Ups Wendy CarhartTue., Jul. 19, 2022... Wendy Carhart Real Chemistry promotes Wendy Carhart to the newly created role of chief communications, culture & purpose... |
| • | On the Move: Nancy Elder Delivers Pitch for NY MetsFri., Jul. 15, 2022...Duc Le as chief operating officer. Le was previously practice leader, digital solutions at Real Chemistry . He has also served as global managing director of digital operations at Edelman. “Duc... |
| • | Grates Exits Real ChemistryWed., Jun. 1, 2022... Gary Grates Gary Grates is leaving Real Chemistry after a nearly 11-year run, where he handled strategic communications and the San Francisco-based... |
| • | News of Firms: Propel Makes Its Software FreeTue., Apr. 12, 2022...PR professionals and journalists,” said Propel CEO and founder Zach Cutler. With customers including Real Chemistry , Textron and Insurify, Propel is headquartered in Tel Aviv and has teams based in... |
| • | News of Firms: Prosek Teams With Blue Dot for IR/ESG PushFri., Apr. 8, 2022...in the market in 2014. Straus was foundational in developing an ESG offering at Real Chemistry prior to joining Prosek in 2021. Blue Dot's work on the offering will be... |
| • | Earth to Jeff: There's Trouble BrewingWed., Apr. 6, 2022...call in to rage at his perceived enemies, just like Trump does at Fox News. Real Chemistry keeps on gobbling up acquisitions, though some signs of heartburn have started to appear. ... |
| • | On the Move: Corcoran Quits Real Chemistry for BCWThu., Mar. 31, 2022...Corcoran BCW named Mary Corcoran president, North America, effective May 1. Corcoran joins BCW from Real Chemistry , where she ran the tWist operating company, the communications business, and most recently, had... |
| • | Healthcare PR Firms Enjoy 47% Growth in '21Tue., Mar. 29, 2022...total revenue to $1.3B, counseling clients on how to deal with the global COVID-19 crisis. Real Chemistry ($475M) Edelman ($208.9M) and Evoke Group ($181M) took the top three slots in the... |
| • | PR Firms Report Robust 29.7% Growth in '21Fri., Mar. 25, 2022...to $194.9M. Finn Partners (+48.9 percent to $162.2M), Zeno Group (39.9 percent to $118.6M) and Real Chemistry (+36.0 percent to $475M) ranked next. No. 1 firm Edelman grew 17.2 percent to $984.9M... |
| • | News of Firms: Propel Closes $4.5M Seed Funding RoundWed., Mar. 2, 2022...to help the platform determine which pitches resonate the most with journalists. Propel counts Real Chemistry , Google and Antenna among its clients. Its media database includes more than one million... |
| • | Real Chemistry Recruits Wunderman Thompson's CIOFri., Feb. 4, 2022... Andy Johnson Real Chemistry has hired Wunderman Thompson’s Andy Johnson as chief information officer. He will drive the San... |
| • | PR Rebounded in ’21 From Chaos of Pandemic ’20Thu., Dec. 30, 2021...pegged in the $450M range. W2O Group, a healthcare marketing and communications network rebrands as Real Chemistry . It says the move reflects the disruption facing the healthcare sector since the outbreak... |
| • | Weiss Steps Down as CEO of Real ChemistryThu., Dec. 2, 2021... Jim Weiss, Shankar Narayanan Jim Weiss, founder of Real Chemistry , is stepping down as CEO at O’Dwyer’s No. 1 healthcare firm on Jan. 3. Shankar... |
| • | Creating the ‘Perfect Fit’Tue., Nov. 2, 2021...a manner that reflects their interests, needs, concerns and satisfaction. *** Gary Grates is Principal at Real Chemistry .... |
| • | On the Move: Whirlpool Ups Klyn to SVP-Comms.Mon., Nov. 1, 2021...unit. Before coming to Medtronic, she was senior account director with W2O Group (now Real Chemistry ). At FHM, Fuller will serve as a senior counselor and strategic account lead for... |
| • | On the Move: Hunter Ups Garcia Russo to New Innovation & Growth PostThu., Oct. 14, 2021...Duran joins the firm as a senior vice president. Duran comes to A+P from Real Chemistry , where she was a senior account director. She will oversee A+P’s growth efforts across... |
| • | Gavin Newsom Owes Fox NewsWed., Sep. 15, 2021...order to keep the abortion ban front and center in the national debate. Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Real Chemistry , Edelman, Weber Shandwick, BCW and FleishmanHillard are among major firms that have multiple offices... |
| • | Edelman Vet Engineer Moves to TeneoThu., Aug. 19, 2021...led global and integrated communications for Facebook, MTA, McKesson and Pepsico. Engineer joins Teneo from Real Chemistry , where she served as practice leader for corporate strategy & crisis management. At the... |
| • | Events: Think in Color Summit Promotes DiversityTue., Jul. 20, 2021...of W20 Emerging Insights Lab, and Abby Hayes, practice leader of DE&I engagement at Real Chemistry . ... |
