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Real Chemistry Leaders:
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 is a trusted partner to the world’s most successful life sciences and healthcare companies. As a leading provider of AI-powered audience analytics and insights, we help the healthcare industry better understand, reach and engage patients and professionals using bold ideas to create human-centric healthcare experiences. Anchored by our culture of innovation and boundless creativity, our 2,000+ experts across the life sciences, marketing communications and technology enable modern medical therapies and those they were designed to help, meet and exceed their potential.Real Chemistry Leaders:
Shankar Narayanan, CEO
Jim Weiss, Founder and Chairman
Jennifer Gottlieb, Global President
Rachi Govil, Chief Client Officer, Integrated Communications
Emily Poe, Group President & Chief Strategy Officer, Integrated Communications
Real Chemistry in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | PR Firm News: Real Chemistry Acquires Spring & BondFri., Oct. 17, 2025... Real Chemistry acquires Spring & Bond, a digital media agency that works with healthcare clients. Spring & Bond’s... |
| • | AI Insights Are Pointless Without ActionWed., Oct. 15, 2025...reputations—in an AI-first world. *** Jennifer “JPags” Paganelli is President of Earned Media & Integration at Real Chemistry , ranked #1 by O’Dwyer’s among PR and public affairs firms specializing in healthcare PR.... |
| • | On the Move: Brunswick Vet Roos Joins Arcwood EnvironmentalMon., Oct. 13, 2025...strategies and equity transactions. He has also held leadership positions at W2O Group (now Real Chemistry ), NASDAQ, and Thomson Reuters, advising life sciences companies on capital markets strategy, investor targeting... |
| • | PR Firm News: FGS Global Opens in MiamiTue., Oct. 7, 2025...from private equity firm Mountaingate Capital. Mountaingate has previously partnered with companies like W2O Group ( Real Chemistry ), Tinuiti, Mars United Commerce and Bounteous. The investment is intended to help raise the... |
| • | On the Move: Real Chemistry Grabs Genentech's YadavFri., Sep. 19, 2025... Meenakshi Yadav Real Chemistry names Meenakshi Yadav as chief AI products and solutions officer. Yadav joins the agency from Genentech, where... |
| • | Rud Pedersen Group Adds DeriWed., Sep. 3, 2025...director and lead of its digital advisory. He also was Burson-Marsteller’s China lead, president of Real Chemistry ’s WCG unit, and executive VP and global practice chief of Edelman’s CSR and sustainability... |
| • | PR Firm News: Real Chemistry Launches HealthGEOThu., Aug. 21, 2025... Real Chemistry launches HealthGEO, an AI search solution for life sciences communicators and marketers. The new... |
| • | PR Firm News: Real Chemistry Acquires Greater Than OneTue., Jul. 22, 2025... Real Chemistry acquires Greater Than One, which specializes in healthcare-first media, technology and omnichannel strategy. Greater Than One’s... |
| • | Burson's Health Chair Shifts to Real ChemistryWed., Jul. 16, 2025... Brenna Terry Brenna Terry, global healthcare chair at Burson, has joined Real Chemistry as a president within its integrated communications unit. The more than 25-year PR veteran led... |
| • | Enhancing Reputation Through AnalyticsThu., May 29, 2025...regulatory hurdles with greater ease, launch new therapeutics successfully and negotiate favorable terms with partners. Real Chemistry has been studying healthcare audiences for decades and has developed a deep understanding of... |
| • | Healthcare PR Firms Post 3.8% '24 GrowthThu., Apr. 24, 2025...topped the 1.5 drop in revenues reported by agencies in the overall ranking for 2025. Real Chemistry retained its No. 1 position in the healthcare category, recording an 11.8 percent income... |
| • | On the Move: Real Chemistry Taps Griffiths for 21 Grams PostWed., Apr. 2, 2025... Camilla Griffiths Real Chemistry appoints former Havas Lynx Group managing director Camilla Griffiths as president of 21 GRAMS Europe, part of... |
| • | On the Move: LifeSci Comms Makes Stone PresidentWed., Mar. 26, 2025...and help guide the growth and development of the team. Duc Le, a veteran of Real Chemistry and Edelman, joins the firm as EVP and head of digital, and Michael Moncayo, former... |
| • | Omnicom Vet Lupinacci Moves to Real ChemistryThu., Feb. 20, 2025...recently chief financial officer at Omnicom’s Flywheel Digital unit, takes the CFO post at Real Chemistry . Lupinacci has also served as CFO for Omnicom Public Relations Group and was global CFO... |
| • | Acquisition Wave Washes Over PR in 2024Fri., Dec. 27, 2024...an expansion of the company’s scope and services. Grates is a former principal at Real Chemistry , EVP at GCI Consulting and founder of Edelman’s change and employee engagement group. The Iowa... |
| • | On the Move: GCI Health Hires Real Chemistry Alum CoadyMon., Nov. 4, 2024... Annalise Coady GCI Health hires former Real Chemistry group president Annalise Coady as president, UK market lead and EMEA head of growth. Coady was... |
| • | Real Chemistry’s Behm Jumps to BursonThu., Oct. 24, 2024... Steve Behm Steve Behm, Real Chemistry ’s president-corporate advocacy, is joining Burson on Nov. 11. Assuming the Americas corporate affairs chair post,... |
| • | News of Firms: Real Chemistry Partners with CoralThu., Oct. 3, 2024... Real Chemistry forms a partnership with Corval, a cloud-based strategic planning platform for biopharma companies, their partners and... |
| • | On the Move: Mucha Expands Duties at TikTokFri., Sep. 20, 2024...one comprehensive vision.” TikTok conducted layoffs across marketing, content and operations this spring. Jim Weiss MERGE, a storytelling technology company, appoints Real Chemistry founder and chairman Jim Weiss to its board of directors. In addition to his duties... |
| • | Finn Partners Hires Healthcare Vet AdrianTue., Sep. 17, 2024...has more than 25 years of experience, worked as global chief experience officer at Real Chemistry , president Europe communications at Syneos Health, president Europe communications at Inventiv Health, and managing... |
| • | 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... |
