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PadillaCo.com
Abbott
Agoro Carbon Alliance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
DitchWitch
Dole Food Company
Edward Jones
Mayo Clinic
Norwegian Seafood Council
Prosciutto di Parma
Rockwell Automation
Sanofi Pasteur
Wesco
Winnebago Industries
Padilla
1101 West River Parkway, Suite 400 (Headquarters), Minneapolis, MN 55415
612/455-1700
[email protected]
PadillaCo.com
Helping brands and organizations transform by inspiring people and driving action.
Employees: 180. Founded: 1961.
Agency Statement:
Padilla is a full-service agency that transforms brands and organizations through strategically creative communications. Our work across a range of industry sectors is consistently recognized by the PRWeek Awards, PRovoke IN2 SABRE Awards and PRSA Anvil Awards, among others. Padilla operates in seven cities in the U.S. through its family of brands, which includes SHIFT (performance communications), FoodMinds (food and nutrition affairs) and Joe Smith (brand strategy). As an AVENIR GLOBAL company and a founding member of the Worldcom Public Relations Group, the agency provides services to clients through 115 offices worldwide. Transform with purpose at PadillaCo.com.Matt Kucharski, Pres.; Heath Rudduck, Chief Creative Officer; Katina Shelton, VP, Human Resources; Rachel Rice, VP, Finance; Tina Charpentier, Exec. VP, Client Experience; Amanda Munroe, Group Lead & Sr. VP, SHIFT; Dave Heinsch, Sr. VP, Corporate Strategic Advisory; Lauren Tannenbaum, Sr. VP, Joe Smith; Jeff Wilson, VP, Workplace Culture; Erin DeSimone, Exec. VP, FoodMinds; Andrea Carrothers, Sr. VP, FoodMinds; Allison Mikita, Sr. VP, FoodMinds
New York
212/229-0500
Boston
617/779-1800
Chicago
312/258-9500
Richmond
804/675-8100
Washington, DC
703/894-5460
San Francisco
415/591-8400
Clients Include:
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Agoro Carbon Alliance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
DitchWitch
Dole Food Company
Edward Jones
Mayo Clinic
Norwegian Seafood Council
Prosciutto di Parma
Rockwell Automation
Sanofi Pasteur
Wesco
Winnebago Industries
Padilla in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Communicating Travel’s Value in Uncertain TimesWed., Jul. 9, 2025...Relations, Time & Space and Explore NB. (AVENIR GLOBAL is the parent company of Padilla , NATIONAL and Time & Space.) It features the sights, sounds and scents of New... |
| • | On the Move: Padilla Hires Worden as SVPTue., May 13, 2025... Brooke Worden Padilla signs up Brooke Worden as SVP in its corporate strategic advisory practice. Worden joins ... |
| • | Navigating Employees’ Return to In-Office WorkTue., May 6, 2025...of rebuilding company culture. This article is featured in O'Dwyer's May '25 PR Firm Rankings Magazine Padilla ’s third annual C-suite Perspectives study confirmed that leaders are leaning into company culture and... |
| • | What's Next for PR in 2025Thu., May 1, 2025...it's what you do, not what you say. Jen Dobrzelecki, SVP, Healthcare Group Lead at Padilla : The adoption of AI is something that leaders are really looking at as a... |
| • | Chef Collaborations in Powerhouse PR CampaignsMon., Mar. 10, 2025...the critical ingredient in establishing and liaising effective brand partnerships with foodservice operations. At Padilla , our food and beverage team have deep relationships throughout the hospitality channel with restaurants... |
| • | A Sustainability Guide for Technology BrandsWed., Nov. 13, 2024...and tells a story that resonates. *** Amy Fisher is Senior Vice President of Technology at Padilla .... |
| • | Amplifying Voices That MatterMon., Oct. 14, 2024...shaping the future of healthcare for all. *** Jen Dobrzelecki, is Senior Vice President, Health at Padilla .... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Florida Citrus Picks PadillaWed., Sep. 18, 2024... Padilla is named agency of record for the Florida Department of Citrus’s consumer marketing and... |
| • | Padilla's Cubillos to Lead Food & Beverage Practice at EdelmanFri., Aug. 16, 2024... Laura Cubillos Laura Cubillos, head of Padilla ’s food, beverage & nutrition practice, is returning to Edelman (where she was an SVP... |
| • | Avoid the Cultural Flattening Trap in Destination PromotionWed., Jul. 17, 2024...meaning in the travel space. To understand what “authentic” means, we have to dive deeper. Padilla recently had the experience of creating a campaign for Richmond Region Tourism that aimed... |
| • | Harnessing the Power and Potential of New TechTue., May 14, 2024...into the every day is essential to keep your clients one step ahead. At Padilla , we’re constantly looking for that little bit extra to solve unmet client needs—sometimes ones... |
| • | Embracing 'Food is Medicine'Wed., Mar. 13, 2024...future for all. *** Maya Maroto, EdD, MPH, RD, is a Vice President at FoodMinds, a division of Padilla , based in the Washington, D.C. office. She leads the agency’s Food is Medicine and... |
| • | Adding Value to the Rapidly Evolving Sustainability SpaceTue., Mar. 12, 2024...to the next evolution of how we talk about and engage with food. In 2023, Padilla ran a Climate & Convenience survey to explore how the interest in addressing climate... |
| • | On the Move: Ingraham Joins Clarity as President, North AmericaFri., Mar. 1, 2024...North America. Ingraham has been running her own consulting and communications business since exiting Padilla , where she was a senior VP, in March 2023. She was previously an SVP... |
| • | On the Move: Howard U Hires Sermons as Comms ChiefFri., Feb. 9, 2024...she led global marketing initiatives, partnerships and customer success. Kalhorn has also worked at Padilla and Ogilvy PR. In her new position, she is responsible for leading and mobilizing... |
| • | The Power of Data-Driven StorytellingTue., Nov. 14, 2023...every number has a story to tell. *** Amy Fisher is Senior Vice President, Technology at Padilla .... |
| • | Leading the Conversation on Health EquityThu., Oct. 12, 2023...benefit generations to come. *** Jen Dobrzelecki is Senior Vice President and Health Group Lead at Padilla .... |
| • | Play With AI to Understand ItWed., Jun. 21, 2023...to Plan: Strategic Planning in a Dynamic WorldMonique Waters, H2O Strategies FounderTina Charpentiar, EVP, Padilla Oct. 18, 2022 Business Development for PR AgenciesKaren Swim, President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy... |
| • | Social Influencers are Back and Brands are BenefittingThu., May 4, 2023...be more financially efficient—a win-win. *** Rosalie Morton is Senior Vice President, Consumer and Channels at Padilla .... |
| • | Tech Firms Saw 3.9% Uptick in 2022Wed., Apr. 19, 2023...on our list saw not just double, but triple-digit increases in net tech-related fees. Padilla , which came in at #18, racked up $14.6 million, up 176.4 percent from 2021’s... |
| • | On the Move: American Egg Board Hires Padilla Alum HoffmanTue., Apr. 4, 2023... Edward Hoffman The American Egg Board names former Padilla SVP Edward Hoffman as VP, marketing and communications. Hoffman joins AEB from The Varick Group, a... |
| • | Sipping with the Sober CuriousTue., Mar. 7, 2023...and start sipping with the “sober curious.” *** Kristen Ingraham is Senior Vice President, Group Lead at Padilla .... |
| • | On the Move: 360PR+ Hires Armit as HR ChiefTue., Feb. 7, 2023...was most recently vice president of HR for AVENIR GLOBAL US brands AXON Communications, Padilla and SHIFT Communications. In her new position, she will direct all aspects of talent... |
| • | On the Move: Padilla Promotes Morton to SVP, ChannelsTue., Jan. 24, 2023... Rosalie Morton Padilla promotes Rosalie Morton to senior vice president, channels. Morton has been with the agency since... |
| • | Goodfuse's Dobrzelecki to Head Padilla's Health UnitTue., Jan. 10, 2023... Jen Dobrzelecki Goodfuse Communications president Jen Dobrzelecki has moved to Padilla , where she will join the agency’s healthcare practice as senior vp and group lead. Before... |
| • | When High-Impact, Rapid-Result Programs Take PriorityWed., Nov. 16, 2022...anticipated results and value to the business. *** Danielle Engholm is a Senior Vice President in Padilla ’s Technology Practice focusing on integrated B2B marketing, PR and digital communications across industrial, heavy... |
| • | The 'Great Retirement': A Thought Leadership OpportunityWed., Oct. 26, 2022...for new and existing leaders? Yes! But organizations must look before they leap. At Padilla , we believe in three key tenets to introducing a new leader and formulating an... |
| • | Mission is Heartbeat of StrategyFri., Oct. 21, 2022...don’t work for all organizations,” Waters said. Waters was joined in the online discussion by Padilla EVP Tina Charpentier and moderator Tony Cheevers, customer success officer for survey-research consultancy and... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Moleaer Picks PadillaTue., Oct. 4, 2022... Padilla is picked for a digital marketing program for Moleaer, developer of a patented water-based nanobubble... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: F/W/V Picks Up Coastal Conservation Assn. of North CarolinaWed., Sep. 28, 2022...if we allow the status quo to continue,” said CCA NC executive director David Sneed. Padilla has been selected by Richmond Region Tourism to lead an integrated marketing program to... |
| • | Issue Advocacy Response Critical Challenge for C-SuiteTue., Sep. 13, 2022...social issues. The result? According to a three-part research study conducted by public relations agency Padilla , today’s business leaders find themselves conflicted, presenting broad implications regarding the need for strategic... |
| • | On the Move: Padilla Hires Consumer Pro WerleWed., Jul. 27, 2022... Chris Werle Padilla names former Weber Shandwick EVP and consumer practice lead Chris Werle, an SVP and member... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Padilla Reels in Norwegian Seafood CouncilFri., May 20, 2022... Padilla is named US agency of record for the Norwegian Seafood Council, which works to... |
| • | See You Later, Annual Planning, Nice Knowing YouWed., May 18, 2022...while we navigate toward what’s next. *** Tina Charpentier is Executive Vice President, Client Experience, at Padilla .... |
| • | An Appetite for Culture, All in Good TasteWed., Mar. 16, 2022...showing no signs of slowing down. *** Marcus Braham is Vice President, Food + Beverage, at Padilla .... |
| • | The Continued E-Commerce EvolutionWed., Mar. 9, 2022...It also lowers the investment needed for concept marketing. *** Kristen Ingraham is SVP, Group Lead at Padilla .... |
| • | Maintaining Brand Relevance in a Chaotic WorldFri., Nov. 12, 2021...and build stronger, longer-lasting partnerships. And remember, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Padilla ’s role is to guide B2B technology companies through the integrated planning process. We do... |
| • | SHIFT Joins Padilla’s Portfolio of BrandsTue., Nov. 9, 2021... Matt Kucharski Boston-based SHIFT Communications has joined Padilla as one of its operating brands. The agency officially becomes a ... |
| • | On the Move: Finn Partners' Bashe Joins Rezilient Health's BoardThu., Oct. 28, 2021...to amplify our message," said Rezilient Health head of communications Sar Ruddenklau. Kim Blake, Julie McCracken Padilla promotes senior directors Kim Blake and Julie McCracken to vice president posts. Blake, who... |
| • | A Purpose-Driven Model That Addresses Health EquitiesWed., Oct. 27, 2021...groups, as community engagement is critical to developing culturally relevant, unbiased communication. Making an impact At Padilla , we’re working with a wide range of purpose-driven organizations at the intersection of population... |
| • | Misses, Hits and Optimism for What’s NextWed., May 19, 2021... Matt Kucharski In the June 2020 issue of O’Dwyer’s, my colleagues at Padilla and I laid out six predictions that we believed would come to bear once... |
| • | News of Firms: PRSA Launches 'In Between Jobs' ProgramThu., Apr. 15, 2021...chief executive officer Linda Thomas Brooks. For additional information about the new program, click here. Padilla issues its 2020 Report to Our Communities, which highlights three projects that the agency’s... |
| • | COVID-19 and the Paradox of 'Fulfillment'Mon., Mar. 22, 2021...money.” Ouch. But such is the paradox of “fulfillment.” *** Kristen Ingraham is a Senior Vice President at Padilla . She leads the agency’s Food + Beverage Practice, with an emphasis on consumer brands,... |
