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Philip A. Nardone, President & CEO
Amdocs
Aurora Solar
BitDefender
Certera
Cornerstone
DISCO
Extreme Networks
Genpact
iCIMS
Mission Cloud
PAR Technology
Solera
Thales
The Predictive Index
Toshiba/Americas
UPS Capital
Vertex
PAN
125 High St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110
617/502-4300
[email protected]
www.pancommunications.com
Follow Us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pan-communications
Employees: 175+. Founded: 1995.
Agency Statement:
 Philip Nardone |
PAN is the brand-to-demand agency that empowers possibility for B2B tech and healthcare companies worldwide. Forged from PR, we are storytellers at heart with deep industry experience and a strategic, data-driven mindset. We move ideas across media, people to action, campaigns to results, and brands to the next stage of their journey. Our special sauce is a mix of dedicated senior leaders, creative makers, everyday superstars, and analytical minds that turn data intelligence into key insights. In practical terms, that means uncovering and deploying breakthrough tech, like AI/automation, to maximize the value of client investments. We don’t just work harder; we work smarter.
After 30 years in business, we are specialists in the art of telling brand stories, and experts in the science of marketing and driving demand. Recognized as a 2x Tech Agency of the Year, Data-Driven Agency of the Year, and (most recently) Outstanding Tech Agency of the Year, we thrive at the forefront of disruption and help global brands navigate their most critical transformational moments.
Today, PAN supports the full lifecycle of a brand, from Series A rounds to IPOs and beyond. Wherever you are in your journey, PAN is here to help you grow.
Philip A. Nardone, President & CEO
Mark Nardone, Chief Marketing Officer
Elizabeth Famiglietti, Chief People and Culture Officer
Darlene Doyle, Chief Client Officer
Megan Kessler, Chief of Integrated Marketing & Strategy
Gary Torpey, Chief Financial Officer
Mendy Werne, Managing Director, PANBlast
Clients Include:
AlgoliaAmdocs
Aurora Solar
BitDefender
Certera
Cornerstone
DISCO
Extreme Networks
Genpact
iCIMS
Mission Cloud
PAR Technology
Solera
Thales
The Predictive Index
Toshiba/Americas
UPS Capital
Vertex
PAN in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Accounts in Transit: Praytell Promotes Push for Chicago Soccer StadiumWed., Jun. 25, 2025...excited until the doors open,” said Chicago Fire FC CMO. “We found that in Praytell.” PAN expands its relationship with current client and end-to-end supply chain solution provider Infios (formerly Körber Supply Chain... |
| • | Solving the AI-Era Visibility CrisisTue., May 27, 2025...answer. *** Lauren Hill is Vice President of Marketing and Head of Data & Analytics at PAN , where she leads the agency’s marketing team and oversees measurement and analytics.... |
| • | Tech PR Firms Ticked Up 1.6%Tue., Apr. 29, 2025...P/L), and a high-touch ethos. That's how we differentiate and win against the big guys.” PAN Puts Its Emphasis on People With DEI and remote work seemingly on the back burner,... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: PAN Picks Up VTEXFri., Dec. 13, 2024... PAN picks up VTEX, a commerce platform for enterprise B2C and B2B brands and retailers.... |
| • | Business Pros Shun National Business MediaWed., Nov. 13, 2024...are getting news and information specific to their industry, according to new research from PAN division ... |
| • | Pressure Testing Your Brand-to-Demand Strategy in an Election CycleWed., Oct. 9, 2024...coverage. Let’s look at three of the top trends driving healthcare media headlines, taken from PAN ’s latest research—HealthPulse: Election Edition. 1. Women’s health: This is the leading topic around the election,... |
| • | News of Firms: PAN Acquires BLASTmediaThu., Jun. 27, 2024... PAN acquires BLASTmedia, an Indianapolis-headquartered company that works with B2B SaaS companies. BLASTmedia becomes ... |
| • | On the Move: PAN Names Brinson Media Relations/DEI ChiefTue., Jun. 18, 2024... Azizza Brinson PAN brings on Azizza Brinson as VP of media relations and head of DEI. Brinson joins... |
| • | News Of Firms: Matter Communications Finds Health Cos. Hooked on PRThu., May 2, 2024...experienced agency brings to the activation of multichannel programs,” said Matter Health SVP Paul Berthiaume. PAN Communications launches a new website and branding. The move is meant to reaffirm the company’s commitment to... |
| • | On the Move: Derris Ups Lisa Frank to CEOFri., Apr. 19, 2024...in entry level roles now part of the senior leadership team. Bristol Whitcher Rice,Nik Barkley,Chris Nardone PAN Communications brings on Bristol Whitcher Rice, Nik Barkley and Chris Nardone as VPs. Rice... |
| • | A Tough 2023 for TechThu., Apr. 18, 2024...empowerment,” she notes. “Our culture thrived while we grew, despite the tech industry’s economic downturn.” PAN Maintains Stability ... |
| • | NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's RankingsTue., Apr. 9, 2024...there. Edelman ($241.5M) takes Gotham's top spot followed by 5W PR ($61.6M) and Finn Partners ($60.5M). PAN Communications ($28.9M) edged out Inkhouse ($26.9M) in Boston metro area with Matter Communications ($23.5)... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: 360viewPR Lands Tahiti TourismeFri., Apr. 5, 2024...luxury and innovation in hospitality," said NH Collection Dubai The Palm general manager Manish Jha. PAN Communications is partnering with Vercara, a leading provider of cloud-based services that secure the online... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: PAN Communications Plugs Into Powin EnergyTue., Mar. 12, 2024... PAN Communications signs on to work with Powin Energy, which designs safe and scalable battery... |
| • | On the Move: Greenough Communications Names O'Brien CEOFri., Jan. 26, 2024...executive chairman. Before joining Greenough as president in 2022, O’Brien was an EVP at PAN Communications. She has also worked at fama PR and Lois Paul & Partners. As... |
| • | Three Sectors Shaping the Healthcare Media LandscapeMon., Oct. 9, 2023...bridge gaps to improve care outcomes. According to a recent media conversation analysis from PAN Communications, the overall media landscape for women’s health experienced a 74 percent year-over-year rise... |
| • | News of Firms: Avenue Z Network Acquires BevelThu., Jul. 6, 2023...we’ll drive brand visibility, build stakeholder engagement and provide clients with measured ROI,” said Herzog. PAN Communications, which works with B2B technology and healthcare brands, announces new services in conjunction with the... |
| • | Play With AI to Understand ItWed., Jun. 21, 2023...President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkInkJohn Vernon, Sr. Business Development Mgr., PAN CommunicationsApr. 21, 2022... |
| • | On the Move: Freud Communications Puts PAN's Thomas in Charge of NYC OutpostFri., Jun. 2, 2023...Communications brings on Brandon Thomas, who was most recently VP and general manager of PAN Communications’ New York office, to head up its New York team. While at ... |
| • | Better Business Through ComedyTue., May 2, 2023...President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkInkJohn Vernon, Sr. Business Development Mgr., PAN CommunicationsApr. 21, 2022... |
| • | Controversy: A Wild CardTue., Apr. 25, 2023...long. Stealing some of their thunder has been the phenomenon of professional anonymous networks ( PAN s) such as Blind, Reddit and Fishbowl. They provide a platform for a broad variety... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Pan Communications Lands Venti TechnologiesFri., Apr. 21, 2023... PAN Communications adds Venti Technologies, which provides autonomous logistics for global supply chain and industrial hubs,... |
| • | Tech Firms Saw 3.9% Uptick in 2022Wed., Apr. 19, 2023...by 18.7 percent. Only nine firms reported dips in fee income. AI Comes Full Circle at PAN “... |
| • | PR Must Flip the ScriptMon., Mar. 20, 2023...President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkInkJohn Vernon, Sr. Business Development Mgr., PAN CommunicationsApr. 21, 2022... |
| • | Consumers Catch Lies of MarketersTue., Nov. 22, 2022... "Marketers are lying and customers can tell.” So says a new study from PAN Communications about the gap between the strategies marketers use to tell brand stores and... |
| • | Don't 'PR' Your FeedbackFri., Nov. 18, 2022...President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkInkJohn Vernon, Sr. Business Development Mgr., PAN CommunicationsApr. 21, 2022... |
| • | Tactical Storytelling Can Fuel E-commerce GrowthThu., Nov. 17, 2022...as those facing e-commerce and supply-chain brands right now. *** Adam Novak is Vice President at PAN Communications.... |
| • | Festa O'Brien Named Greenough PresidentThu., Nov. 3, 2022... Nikki Festa O'Brien PAN Communications executive vp Nikki Festa O’Brien moves to Greenough, where she will take on... |
| • | On the Move: TEAM Lewis Hires Weber Shandwick's Sam MazzarelliThu., Nov. 3, 2022...our growing client roster and his expertise will strengthen our client engagement strategy.” Juliana Allen PAN Communications adds Juliana Allen as EVP to lead the growth of the agency’s technology practice. Allen... |
| • | On the Move: Hoffman Agency Adds Adobe's KesslerMon., Oct. 24, 2022...to activating employees as brand ambassadors. The practice will emphasize technical professionals. Matthew Briggs, Kari Hulley PAN Communications promotes Matthew Briggs and Kari Hulley to SVP. Briggs has been with the... |
| • | Mission is Heartbeat of StrategyFri., Oct. 21, 2022...President, Words for HireVanessa Horwell, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkInkJohn Vernon, Sr. Business Development Mgr., PAN CommunicationsApr. 21, 2022... |
| • | Navigating Healthcare's Next FrontierWed., Oct. 5, 2022...value through consistent messaging and tone in the metaverse. *** Dan Martin is Executive VP of PAN Communications’ Healthcare Practice.... |
| • | News of Firms: ICR Launches Investor AccessTue., Sep. 13, 2022...historical data points to facilitate productive relationships that drive long-term value for issuers," said Montegari. PAN Communications launches ... |
| • | News of Firms: ICR Unveils SPAC Delisting PR OfferWed., Aug. 24, 2022...marketing team like Klick Influence, which works only in pharma,” said group director Thomas Engstrom. PAN Communications unveils its ... |
| • | News of Firms: Allison+Partners Teams with Special OlympicsWed., Jul. 13, 2022...Mentor); California State University, Fullerton College of Communications dean Bey-Ling Sha (Educator Mentor); and PAN Communications VP, general manager and head of DEI Brandon Thomas (Emerging Leader Award). Sponsorship... |
| • | How PR Pros Can Connect With the LGBTQ+ CommunityTue., Jun. 28, 2022...a culture of fairness internally that inspires change. From our own internal DEI efforts at PAN and conversations that I have had with other CEOs, it’s clear that there’s a... |
| • | News of Firms: Pan Communications Launches Content HubFri., Jun. 24, 2022... PAN Communications launches a content hub that will provide information to support the marketing efforts... |
| • | Why DEI Should Live Within Your Brand NarrativeThu., May 19, 2022...PR Firm Rankings Magazine(view PDF version) In January, I had the opportunity to moderate a PAN Communications-hosted roundtable discussion among industry experts to examine a question that plagues businesses of... |
| • | Events: Museum of PR Tackles Issues Facing LGBTQ ProsThu., May 19, 2022...and advocates. The event's emcee and moderator will be RENEWPR president Ben Finzel, and PAN Communications president and founder Phil Nardone will provide a wrap-up at the close of... |
| • | Biz Development Should Never Be Like a Fire DrillFri., Apr. 22, 2022...relationships. “Business development should never be under pressure and like a fire drill,” Swim said. PAN Communications' John Vernon has witnessed the evolution of the decision-maker picking an agency. Many... |
| • | Technology PR Firms Registered 'Hyper-Growth' in '21Thu., Mar. 31, 2022...million). Highwire PR’s 21 percent jump to $29. 2 million brought it in at #6. PAN Communications, whose net fees held steady at $19.9 million, was #10. Ruder Finn, which did... |
| • | Consumers Prefer Quality Products Over PurposeMon., Sep. 20, 2021...social causes. But according to a study by Boston-based healthcare and B2B tech agency PAN Communications, consumers’ buying decisions are still mostly influenced by the product or service a... |
