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Matter is a Brand Elevation Agency that integrates PR, marketing and creative services into campaigns that inspire action and build value. Founded in 2003, with offices throughout North America, Matter works with the world's most innovative companies across high-technology, healthcare, consumer technology, professional services and consumer markets.
Blue Yonder
CVS Health
Debiopharm
Entrepreneurship for All
Evenflo
Food Lion
Hood
IAPP
Johnson Controls
Lattice Semiconductor
LexisNexis
Michaels Stores
ModMed
MultiPlan
NetHealth
NFPA
NYU Langone Health
Omnicare
Parsec
Planview
Risk Strategies
SailPoint
SANS Institute
Sappi North America
Matter
197 Portland St., 3rd flr., Boston, MA 02114
978/499-9250
[email protected]
www.matternow.com
Public relations, marketing + creative services.
Employees: 196. 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, award-winning video production capabilities as well as integrated marketing, creative design, and web development services for projects big and small. These teams work hand-in-hand with the PR teams to create high-performance strategies and assets that amplify brand stories, increase reach and drive ROI.
We understand how a campaign can be brought to life across multiple platforms and mediums, and the interplay between the mix – elevating any brand.
Scott Signore, CEO & Prin.; Mandy Mladenoff, Pres.
Other Office Locations:
Newburyport, MA
Providence, RI
Rochester, NY
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Clients Include:
AbproBlue Yonder
CVS Health
Debiopharm
Entrepreneurship for All
Evenflo
Food Lion
Hood
IAPP
Johnson Controls
Lattice Semiconductor
LexisNexis
Michaels Stores
ModMed
MultiPlan
NetHealth
NFPA
NYU Langone Health
Omnicare
Parsec
Planview
Risk Strategies
SailPoint
SANS Institute
Sappi North America
Matter in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | PR Firm News: Prophet Launches AI Initiative for CollegesThu., Sep. 18, 2025...that can scale to help universities nationwide prepare students for the future of our industry." Matter Communications , which works with clients across high-technology, healthcare, consumer technology and consumer market, opens a... |
| • | PR Firm News: Bliss Group Vet and Good2bSocial Founder Launch InnovAItion PartnersWed., Sep. 3, 2025...time and across sectors." Initial results of the survey will be released in fall 2025. Matter Communications launches a suite of B2B Tech PR solutions, which can be undertaken on a project... |
| • | PR Firm News: Matter Communications Launches Low-Budget UnitFri., Aug. 15, 2025... Matter Communications launches Precision Marketing, a scalable solution designed to help teams with limited resources. The new... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Matter Communications Lands HighByteTue., Jun. 24, 2025... Matter Communications is appointed agency of record for HighByte, a company that has developed a no-code platform enabling operations... |
| • | PR Firm News: Vogel Group Partners With BoléroTue., Jun. 17, 2025...Canadian clients with a powerful gateway to navigate the complex U.S. political and regulatory environment." Matter Communications launches project-based offerings for B2C companies looking to increase brand awareness and visibility. The... |
| • | On the Move: Lambert by LLYC Names Bissonnette US Creative HeadThu., Mar. 20, 2025...that, he was general manager of Weber Shandwick’s Boston office and a VP at Matter Communications . In his new role, he will work to drive Highwire’s continued expansion. He will... |
| • | On the Move: French|West|Vaughan Hires Hulu's NewberryWed., Jan. 15, 2025...FWV VP of social media, influencer and experiential marketing Megan Calderone. (L-R) Grace Torrance, Deanna Meservey Matter Communications promotes Grace Torrance to SVP. Torrance, who has been with the firm since 2015, was most recently... |
| • | News of Firms: Former DeVries CEO Hovland Launches AltitudeTue., Oct. 22, 2024...expertise within the network,” said PRGN president Natacha Clarac, general director of Athenora Consulting in Brussels. Julianna Sheridan Matter Communications expands its dedicated crisis communications and reputation management unit. The unit focuses on providing comprehensive planning to... |
| • | News of Firms: Orchestra Acquires CivitasTue., Sep. 24, 2024...existing abilities in insights and analytics, content and strategic communications,” said Orchestra CEO Jonathan Rosen. Matter Communications is hosting “Amplifying Women's Health Solutions: Communication Strategies for Startups and Early-Stage Companies,” a... |
| • | News of Firms: Matter Launches Media Training OfferingTue., Aug. 20, 2024... Matter Communications launches a media training offering. Building on the agency’s experience equipping executive spokespeople with the... |
| • | News of Firms: Stagwell Acquires Tel Aviv's LEADERSWed., Jul. 24, 2024...a substantial global expansion push from Stagwell this year,” said chairman and CEO Mark Penn The Matter Communications 2024 Food & Beverage Trends survey says that social media is a major—and growing—force in consumer... |
| • | On the Move: Golin Names Creatives in Dallas, MiamiFri., Jul. 12, 2024...at Auth0, which was acquired by Okta in 2021. Before that, she worked at Matter Communications . In her new position, she will lead Dataminr’s communications, content and social media. Jill Jacobs Tarter... |
| • | News Of Firms: Matter Communications Finds Health Cos. Hooked on PRThu., May 2, 2024... A survey from Matter Communications found that nearly all healthcare marketers (94.4 percent) are currently working with a PR/marketing... |
| • | On the Move: Derris Ups Lisa Frank to CEOFri., Apr. 19, 2024...management and executive thought leadership. Barkley, who was previously VP and creative director at Matter Communications is now PAN's VP, brand marketing and experience design. His role centers around helping... |
| • | NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's RankingsTue., Apr. 9, 2024...Finn Partners ($60.5M). PAN Communications ($28.9M) edged out Inkhouse ($26.9M) in Boston metro area with Matter Communications ($23.5) coming in third out of 12. D.C. area's top dog is Edelman ($93.2M) followed... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Racepoint Global Adds Client TrioTue., Mar. 26, 2024...Cambodia; one ship—Anouvong—is in the upper Mekong River in Laos; and one ship—Anawrahta—is in Myanmar. Matter Communications expands the client roster for its Precision group, a PR and content division of the... |
| • | On the Move: Matter Makes Tress Media MavenThu., Feb. 1, 2024... Jonathan Tress Matter Communications names VP, media marketing Jonathan Tress to head up its newly formed media group. Before... |
| • | News of Firms: BerlinRosen Takes Stake in Message LabWed., Dec. 6, 2023...the industry through this year’s program,” said Kite Hill PR CEO and founder Tiffany Guarnaccia. Matter Communications is presenting a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7... |
| • | On the Move: Highwire PR Hires Weber Shandwick's ByrnesTue., Nov. 14, 2023...an SVP in its corporate healthcare practice. Before that he was a VP at Matter Communications , partnering with B2B technology, healthcare and consumer brands. At Highwire, Byrnes will scale the... |
| • | News of Firms: Marketers to Up Spending in '24Thu., Nov. 2, 2023... New findings from Matter Communications indicate that most marketers are planning to up spending in 2024. Matter surveyed 270... |
| • | News of Firms: Boundless Life Sciences Group Launches AI UnitWed., Aug. 23, 2023...requires equal knowledge of science, software, security and storytelling to create meaningful products and services.” Matter Communications is sponsoring a Sept. 7 webinar that will focus on helping brands stand out and... |
| • | Matter Health's Lilly Shifts to MWWWed., Aug. 16, 2023... Ryan Lilly Ryan Lilly, who launched Matter Communications ’ Matter Health unit, has joined MikeWorldWide to head its rebranded health practice. As senior VP... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Matter Communications Picks Up PluralsightTue., Aug. 15, 2023... Matter Communications picks up Pluralsight, a technology workforce development company. Matter will lead a fully integrated... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: 360PR+ Picks Up SarisWed., Jun. 21, 2023...Maldives, with 50 pool villas, features over-water spa treatments, sunrise yoga classes and snorkeling excursions. Matter Communications adds three clients to its cybersecurity client portfolio—Acalvio Technologies, a cyber deception technology company;... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Matter Adds FloQast, Lattice SemiconductorTue., Mar. 14, 2023... Matter Communications adds FloQast, an accounting workflow automation platform, and Lattice Semiconductor, which designs and manufactures... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Trevelino/Keller to Boost Boost Medical GroupThu., Feb. 16, 2023...growth goals,” said Boost Medical Group managing partner Bob Hopta. Matter Health, a part of Matter Communications , is named agency of record for CentralReach, a provider of autism and IDD care... |
| • | News of Firms: 360PR+ Acquires Power Brand CommunicationsTue., Jan. 10, 2023...of expertise—food & beverage, beauty, wellness, STEM learning, pet and more," said 360PR+ CEO Laura Tomasetti. Matter Communications opens an office in Rochester, NY. The agency says that the new office (its eighth)... |
| • | News of Firms: Weber Shandwick Launches Business & Society Futures OfferingFri., Dec. 2, 2022...company’s business performance, stakeholder expectations and societal impact,” said TWSC chief executive officer Gail Heimann. Matter Communications rebrands its marketing services division as MatterMKTG in a move that the agency says is... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Matter Communications Adds DrataTue., Oct. 18, 2022... Matter Communications adds security and compliance automation platform Drata to its roster of cybersecurity clients. Matter will... |
| • | News of Firms: Alpine Group Unveils Competitive Funding PracticeThu., Jul. 14, 2022...opportunities in order to help clients achieve their goals,” said Alpine Group CEO Les Spivey. Matter Communications opens a Dallas office to further support the region’s global healthcare and high-tech presence, as... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: LDPR Adds Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess & Beach ClubTue., May 24, 2022...Crowe PR team,” said Sonendo, associate vice president of consumer and professional marketing, Alma Salazar. Matter Communications works on the launch of cybersecurity startup Island, developer of the Enterprise Browser. Matter has... |
| • | 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 Becomes... |
| • | 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 Sorvino... |
| • | 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 his... |
| • | 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 affiliated... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Ogilvy Scoops Up Absolut VodkaFri., Mar. 19, 2021...can deliver the strategic and creative excellence that Ogilvy has demonstrated time and time again.” Matter Communications lands BIO-key International, Strategic Security Solutions (S3) and Security Scorecard. Matter will work with all three... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: French/West/Vaughan Lands Reborn ClothingTue., Feb. 23, 2021...— and how infrastructure is at least part of the means to address each one. Matter Communications expands ties with Blue Yonder, which specializes in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. The... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Zapwater Adds ContourTue., Feb. 9, 2021...for transforming spaces, businesses and communities, Contour’s expertise includes asset management, design, architecture and construction. Matter Communications picks up Tricentis, a testing platform for modern cloud and enterprise applications. Matter will execute... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Decker/Royal Adds Wyndham Destinations, Love Home SwapThu., Jan. 14, 2021...operates a network of nearly 150 showrooms and 900 professional design consultants across North America. Matter Communications wins Kitewheel, which provides customer journey orchestration and analytics. Matter’s work for Kitewheel will include... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Diamond PR Lands Bonaire TourismMon., Nov. 9, 2020...story to the kitchen and bath community,” said Bocchi president and managing partner Akgun Seckiner. Matter Communications wins Buildable, Brainium Studios and Natural Intelligence Systems accounts. Matter will provide all PR strategy, planning and... |
| • | Events: PRSA to Host Fundraiser Concert for Multicultural Scholarship ProgramThu., Oct. 15, 2020...information on the PRSA Multicultural Scholarship or to make a donation, please visit the scholarship page. Matter Communications is presenting a webinar that will examine how the healthcare market has been changed by... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Blaze PR Scoops Up Nature's Path Organic FoodsTue., Sep. 1, 2020...our stories in the right way,” said Nature’s Path vice president of marketing Hubert Wat. Matter Communications has been named agency of record for biotech company PanTheryx, the world’s largest producer of bovine... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: French/West/Vaughan Picks up ReflexionFri., Aug. 21, 2020...to take our brand to the next level,” said Reflexion founder and CEO Matt Campagna. Matter Communications has added bioAffinity Technologies, an oncology-focused company developing non-invasive diagnostic tests and targeted therapies for... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Matter Communications Gains GRINTue., Jul. 28, 2020... Matter Communications has been named agency of record for influencer marketing software platform GRIN. Matter will spearhead a... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Padilla to Raise Profile of New York WinesWed., Jul. 8, 2020...for New York state wines on a global stage,” said NYWGF executive director Sam Filler. Matter Communications has entered into a multi-year agreement to serve as agency of record for healthcare technology... |
| • | Social Distancing Hikes Influence of InfluencersWed., May 27, 2020...a positive effect on the power of influencers, according to a new study from Matter Communications . Online brand communications, however, are lagging behind. With consumers spending more time on social platforms,... |
| • | News of Firms: Mower Unveils 'Bring Your Work to Kids Day'Tue., Apr. 21, 2020...available soon for download. To be alerted as soon as content is available, email [email protected]. Matter Communications has expanded its Precision group’s offerings with the addition of digital marketing services. Precision Digital... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: North 6th Agency Adds SweetwaterThu., Apr. 9, 2020...RoadRunner VP Engineering Cason Male, VP Sales Shane Kilcoyne, and founder and CEO Graham Rihn Matter Communications has been appointed agency of record for RoadRunner Recycling, a Pittsburgh-based startup providing custom recycling and... |
| • | News of Firms: Zimmerman Agency Unveils 'Hunger to Help' CampaignTue., Mar. 31, 2020...Zimmerman Agency president and founder Curtis Zimmerman. To find more about the campaign, go to www.hungertohelp.com. Matter Communications has launched an internal communications offering. Matter CEO Scott Signore says the offering is... |
| • | Accounts: 160over90, Part of Endeavor, Wins Aura From KetchumFri., Nov. 15, 2019...split between the New York and Los Angeles 160over90 offices. Aura was previously with Ketchum. Matter Communications has been named the agency for UniFocus, a company that provides workforce management and financial... |
