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Bermuda Business Development Agency
Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
Dimensional Innovations
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Greater Baltimore Committee
Greater Topeka Partnership
Invest Buffalo Niagara
Kansas City Area Development Council
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce / Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lincoln Equities Group
National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
Newark Alliance
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
North Carolina Community College System
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Pittsburgh International Airport
Savannah Economic Development Authority
Site Readiness for Good Fund
Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization
Switzerland Global Enterprise
The Connell Company
World Trade Centers Association
Violet PR
33 Plymouth St., Suite LL2, Montclair, NJ 07042
646/586-3007
[email protected]
www.violetpr.com
Media relations (national, international, trade and regional), media tours, message development, thought leadership, social media, ghostwriting, website content, trade show support, media training, video production, graphic design.
Employees: 20. Founded: 2010.
Agency Statement:
Montclair, N.J.-based boutique PR firm, Violet PR, serves regional, national and international economic development, real estate and association clients.Whether it's rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media, and compelling content, our NJ-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters.
April Mason, Pres.; Christina Forrest, VP; Nicole Marshall, VP; Amanda Ferraro, Acct. Director; Dan Johnson, Acct. Director; Alexa Cangialosi, Sr. Acct. Mgr.; Dan Gunderman, Acct. Mgr.; DeLaney Cittadino, Acct. Mgr.; Dan Popoloski, Sr. A/E; Kate Traina, A/E; Jenni Ciesielski, Sr. A/E; Kelsey Dugan, Sr. A/E; Juliana Oelkers, A/E; Jamie Corter, A/E; Rachel Kelly, Office Mgr.
Clients Include:
Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentBermuda Business Development Agency
Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
Dimensional Innovations
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Greater Baltimore Committee
Greater Topeka Partnership
Invest Buffalo Niagara
Kansas City Area Development Council
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce / Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lincoln Equities Group
National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
Newark Alliance
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
North Carolina Community College System
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Pittsburgh International Airport
Savannah Economic Development Authority
Site Readiness for Good Fund
Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization
Switzerland Global Enterprise
The Connell Company
World Trade Centers Association
Violet PR in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | On the Move: LaForce Adds Grant, LestonWed., Jun. 24, 2026...communications efforts to the next level,” said Ottawa Tourism president and CEO Michael Crockatt. Heather Scott Violet PR hires Heather Scott as account director. Scott joins the agency from BerlinRosen, where she served as account... |
| • | PR Firms on the Rise for 2026Wed., Apr. 15, 2026...$10.5M, 31.0% 7. TruePoint Communications, $8.6M, 28.7% 8. SPM Communications, $3.7, 24.1% 9. BRG Communications, $6.4M, 24.0% 10. Violet PR , $3.4M, 22.6% Firms ranked 101-140 ($519K to $3M) 1. Bear Icebox Communications, $1.8M, 66.7% 2. Storyline, $1.2M,... |
| • | The New Firms on the BlockFri., Apr. 10, 2026...significant wind at our backs." April Mason A focus on earned media coverage put newly ranked Violet PR at #96 on our list. The Montclair, NJ firm had $3.4M in fees, up... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Violet PR Picks Up Birmingham Business AllianceThu., Mar. 12, 2026... Violet PR is selected to support national communications and business attraction strategy for the Birmingham Business Alliance, the... |
| • | Awards: TrizCom PR Honored for Peppa Pig WorkThu., Nov. 20, 2025...industries as health care, lifestyle, B2B, nonprofit, sports, food and beverage, technology, entertainment and events. Violet PR is recognized with two Pyramid Awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s New Jersey... |
| • | On the Move: LA Tourist Board Taps Hanson for CMO JobWed., Nov. 19, 2025...& conventions, and major events,” said Los Angeles Tourism president and CEO Adam Burke. Dan Johnson Violet PR appoints Dan Johnson as account director. Johnson comes to ... |
| • | Awards: Landis Communications' Dowdall Earns SF Business Times HonorsFri., Jun. 27, 2025...award from the PRSA San Francisco chapter for its General Sherman campaign for Save the Redwoods League. Violet PR , which works with clients in the economic development and real estate sectors, is named... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Works With I LOVE NY on Summer Travel PushFri., May 30, 2025...economic headwinds,” said Hochul. “That's why supporting our tourism industry is more important than ever.” Violet PR , a New Jersey-based agency specializing in economic development, is chosen to represent the Lincoln... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Coyne PR Picks Up Scenic GroupTue., Feb. 13, 2024...audiences in meaningful ways set them apart from the other agencies participating in the RFP.” Violet PR has been selected to represent the Sugar Land Office of Economic Development. The agency will develop... |
| • | On the Move: Violet PR Names Picone Marketing DirectorFri., Nov. 3, 2023... Anne Picone Violet PR appoints Anne Picone as senior director of marketing. Picone was most recently senior director, corporate marketing... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Violet PR Promotes Tourism to MoroccoTue., Dec. 13, 2022... Violet PR is selected as North American public relations agency for the Moroccan National Tourism Office. The... |
| • | On the Move: G&S Business Communications Names Niessen CFOThu., Dec. 1, 2022...expand our market research division,” said Lambert managing director of market research Laura Vandiver. Christina Forrest Violet PR promotes Christina Forrest to VP. Forrest has been with the agency since 2014, most recently serving... |
| • | On the Move: Omnicom PR Group Hires Chase as First People PersonTue., Jan. 18, 2022...shaping the future of communications and serving clients in bold new ways,” said Foster. David Margolis Violet PR hires David Margolis as account director to help lead its economic development division. Most recently,... |
| • | Events: IPR Launches Interactive Certificate SeriesWed., Feb. 10, 2021...why they're interested in the course and how it would help them further their career. Violet PR is presenting a free Feb. 24 webinar on how Newark, NJ can leverage urban... |
| • | On the Move: French|West|Vaughan Ups SwansonTue., Jan. 19, 2021...practice FWV Fetching, out of Tampa, FL has appointed Mackenzie Smith group account director. Christina Forrest Violet PR ups Christina Forrest to account director. Forrest has been with the agency since 2014, most recently... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Diffusion Lands Infinite ObjectsFri., Oct. 30, 2020...proposal felt genuinely inspired by our product,” said Infinite Objects chief operating officer Roxy Fata. Violet PR wins Newark Symphony Hall. The venue, built-in 1925 and added to the National Register of... |
| • | On the Move: USC Hires MSL Pro Glenn Osaki; March Communications Recruits Amanda Fountain; Greentarget Hires Betsy Hoag; Violet PR Adds Dan Gunderson, Sarah SmithThu., May 2, 2019...are in need of research-based thought leadership programs and brand insights. Dan Gunderman, Sarah Smith Montclair, NJ-based Violet PR has hired Dan Gunderman as account executive and Sarah Smith as account coordinator. Gunderman was... |
| • | News of PR FirmsTue., Oct. 3, 2017...relations, social media management, marketing, event planning, crisis communications, media training and public affairs. April Mason Violet PR opened a new office in Montclair, NJ. The firm expects the new location to help... |
