Matter
Matter
197 Portland St., 3rd flr., Boston, MA 02114
978/499-9250
[email protected]
https://www.matternow.com/
Public relations, digital marketing, creative, video, strategy + planning. Employees: 250+.
Founded: 2003.
Agency Statement:
 CEO of Matter, Scott Signore |
We are experts in storytelling. That means we're laser-focused on getting a client's message out and heard by the right audiences, in the right places. Our strategic communications programs maximize earned, owned, shared and paid media to tell -- and show -- credible brand stories.
We have in-house graphic design and web development capabilities as well as video and live broadcast services for projects big and small. Our creative, video and digital marketing teams work hand-in-hand with the PR teams to create high-quality assets to support campaigns. Our digital marketing capabilities amplify brand stories to increase reach and ROI. Our teams understand how a campaign can be brought to life across multiple platforms and mediums, and the interplay between the mix. We understand how to elevate any brand.
Scott Signore, CEO & prin.; Patty Barry, prin.; Mandy Mladenoff, pres.
Clients Include:
6 River SystemsAct-On
Attivo Networks
Auth0
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software)
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
Corel
Corindus
CVS Health
Evenflo
Galileo Financial Technologies
HARMAN
Health Management Systems (HMS)
HP Hood
Information Services Group (ISG)
Island
Johnson Controls
Level Ex
MIT Exec Education
Modernizing Medicine
Okta
Potter Anderson
Sectigo
Sleep Cycle
Spectrum Health Systems
Unitil
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Matter in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | On the Move: Rubenstein PR Snags MWW's WeissFri., May 20, 2022...was a vice president at Reed Public Relations, and she has also worked at Matter , Nuance Communications and Schneider Associates. In her new role, Poole’s focus is to build... |
| • | Healthcare PR Firms Enjoy 47% Growth in '21Tue., Mar. 29, 2022...(+116.3 percent to $7.5M), Tom Ryan’s ICR Inc. (+67.6 to $38.5M) and Scott Signore’s Matter Communications (+51.6 percent to $7.6M) posted the biggest gains of the Top 25 firms. Healthcare... |
| • | PR Firms Report Robust 29.7% Growth in '21Fri., Mar. 25, 2022...London. In the US, it added executive VP and technology practice leader Maria Brown from Matter Communications; veteran business, media, and political advisor Shari Yost Gold; chief creative officer Carl... |
| • | News of Firms: Coral Tree Partners Takes Stake in Subject MatterTue., Mar. 1, 2022... Subject Matter is on the receiving end of an investment from private equity firm Coral Tree... |
| • | On the Move: Prosek Names Jim David DC ChiefThu., Jan. 27, 2022...Congressional Campaign Committee. She has also worked at American Bridge 21st Century and Media Matter s for America. “Kate is a proven leader who has led complex campaigns for organizations... |
| • | Should Brands Comment on Big Social Movements?Mon., Jan. 17, 2022...tweeted “To be silent is to be complicit” in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. What does it say about an organization that doesn’t express support for racial justice,... |
| • | Subject Matter Snaps Up Woman’s Day EICWed., Jan. 12, 2022... Susan Spencer Subject Matter has named Susan Spencer, a former editor-in-chief of Hearst Magazines’ Woman’s Day, as senior... |
| • | On the Move: Reevemark Ups LeasureWed., Jan. 12, 2022...Health. Before coming to Weber Shandwick in 2020, Byrnes was a vice president at Matter Communications. Before that, he was vice president communications and account services at PointAcross. In... |
| • | On the Move: 5W Public Relations Hires BCW Vet to Head Miami OutpostMon., Jan. 10, 2022...5W announced their plans to open a Miami office space in the spring of 2021. Rebecca Shaw Subject Matter adds Rebecca Shaw, chief of staff for Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and prior deputy... |
| • | Shareholders Fret About Apple’s ‘Censorship’ in ChinaFri., Jan. 7, 2022...response to or in anticipation of government requests. Apple opposes the Resolution. It says the “ Matter s of Note” section in the transparency report explains “that certain of the removed apps... |
| • | COVID, Politics Continue to Shape Work Life in 2022Mon., Dec. 13, 2021...on gun control (six percent) or immigration (four percent), whether they support Black Lives Matter (four percent), whether or not they wear a mask (four percent) and their position... |
| • | On the Move: Subject Matter Adds Capitol Hill VetThu., Dec. 2, 2021... Sandra Alcala Subject Matter adds Capitol Hill veteran Sandra Alcala to its government relations team. Alcala most recently... |
| • | BerlinRosen Named Top Large PR Agency of 2021 by PRNewsWed., Nov. 17, 2021...continue to shape DEI policy. Additional highlights from the year include helping Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza partner with celebrities to fight racism; coordinating the rollout of a... |
| • | News of Firms: UniWorld Establishes NIL Unit to Promote Black College AthletesTue., Oct. 19, 2021...the brands of the future,” said UWG chair and CEO Monique Nelson. Peppercomm launches the Laughing Matter s Council to focus on ways that the principles of humor can be used to drive... |
| • | On the Move: Hunter Ups Garcia Russo to New Innovation & Growth PostThu., Oct. 14, 2021...will work to strengthen the practice’s integrated communications, content creation and healthcare storytelling capabilities. Ryan Lilly Matter Commnications promotes ... |
| • | News of Firms: UniWorld Establishes NIL Unit to Promote Black College AthletesSat., Oct. 9, 2021...become the brands of the future,” said UWG chair and CEO Monique Nelson. Peppercomm launches the Laughing Matter s Council, a strategic advisory council of experts in humor that will focus on ways that the principles... |
| • | Learning the Importance of Leading by ExampleWed., Sep. 22, 2021...that when counseling CEOs, she might ask them, “You’re willing to post Black Lives Matter on your website, you’re willing to sign a petition or something, but who are... |
| • | Gavin Newsom Owes Fox NewsWed., Sep. 15, 2021...appeared 52 times in prime time on Fox, according to a report by Media Matter s. No other GOP competitor appeared more than eight times. Newsom’s recall was a long-shot in... |
| • | ESG Marketing is Anything but Business as UsualThu., Aug. 19, 2021...Page Society’s groundbreaking research in The CCO as Pacesetter: What It Means, Why It Matter s, How to Get There, companies need to move beyond simply defining a corporate purpose... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Bellmont to Sing Praises of DuluthWed., Aug. 11, 2021...tourism economy. "Their vision for Duluth is fresh and dynamic and deeply engaging," Larson said. Matter Health has expanded its agency of record engagement with Hospital IQ and signed on... |
| • | Guidelines for Companies Taking a Social StanceThu., Jul. 1, 2021...were accused of corporate virtue signaling during the height of last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests. A company’s internal commitment to change speaks much louder than any press release or... |
| • | PRSA Summit Addresses DiversityWed., Jun. 30, 2021...career and specialize in the healthcare space, it remained the same. It felt isolating.” Mentorship Matter s When asked about what kept them in the industry despite the challenges, the panelists unanimously... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Kaplow Communications Adds StanleyTue., Jun. 8, 2021...naturally inspired beauty brand Urban Hydration; and luxury beauty products and retail spa chain Bluemercury. Matter Communications takes on Sage Dental Management, which provides business and administrative support services to over 65... |
| • | Post-COVID, Social Activism and Other Grey SwansTue., May 25, 2021...so much change and myriad uncertainties. As is well-known, Starbucks stumbled when banning Black Lives Matter logo apparel. Coca-Cola became embroiled in unwanted controversy in how it managed its diversity... |
