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Real Chemistry
199 Water St., 12th flr., New York, NY 10038
415/362-5018
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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
Real Chemistry in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | 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 . ... |
| • | News of Firms: Interpublic Launches Motor City FellowshipWed., Jun. 9, 2021...capabilities. The company says it recently acquired its 100th customer, including such companies as Google, Real Chemistry (formerly W2O), the Daily Mail, Antenna and Ditto PR.... |
| • | Investing in the Workforce of the FutureThu., May 20, 2021... Stephanie Garcia Interns have been a fundamental part of our talent pipeline at Real Chemistry since our founder and CEO Jim Weiss opened the company’s doors 20 years ago.... |
| • | Edelman Taps Pfizer Vet for Health PostTue., May 11, 2021...fee income rose 9.1 percent to $168.8M. The firm is No. 2 behind Real Chemistry , the former W2O Group, on O’Dwyer’s roster of healthcare firms. Edelman also added Lynda Gordon... |
| • | On the Move: Real Chemistry Adds Weiler, Grogg to BoardFri., Apr. 30, 2021... Bob Weiler, Amy Grogg Real Chemistry adds tech executive Bob Weiler and market access pro Amy Grogg to its board of... |
| • | Healthcare Firms Saw Fees Rise More Than 30% in 2020Mon., Apr. 19, 2021...medical emergency. The Top 10 firms boasted even heftier growth, soaring 34.5 percent to $760M. Real Chemistry , the former W2O Group, tightened its grip on the No. 1 healthcare rankings spot... |
| • | O'Dwyer's Ranks PR Firms by 19 SpecialtiesThu., Apr. 8, 2021...This year's rankings for Healthcare (#1 Real Chemistry , #2 Edelman, #3 Finn Partners), Financial PR/Investor Relations (#1 Edelman, #2 ICR, #3 Prosek),... |
| • | Independent PR Firms Posted 3.8% Growth in 2020Mon., Apr. 5, 2021...O’Dwyer’s rankings. It had 530 fewer employees at the end of 2020 compared to 2019. Real Chemistry , the former W2O Group, posted a robust 61 percent rise in income to $360.2M,... |
| • | W2O Rebrands as Real ChemistryWed., Mar. 10, 2021...communications network W2O Group today announced that it has rebranded under a new name, Real Chemistry . The independent agency, in a statement, said the name change addresses the disruption facing the... |
