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Cognito

1040 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Flr., #14B, New York, NY 10018

646/395-6300

[email protected]

www.cognitomedia.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cognito/about/
Instagram: @cognitomedia
Substack: @incognitomedia
Finance, fintech, technology; digital, financial markets; infrastructure; climate transition; professional services; capital markets; crisis + issues management.

Employees: 85. Founded: 2000.

Agency Statement:

Cognito is the global communications agency dedicated to the finance, technology and climate transition sectors. We advise organizations, from established leaders to challenger startups, on how to manage their reputation, address threats, and create value.

For the last 25 years, we’ve partnered with companies to navigate complex landscapes, while building trust and support from stakeholders. Cognito operates from the world’s major financial centers: New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Australia.

Cognito teamCognito team

Tom Coombes: Founder
Felice Tobin: NY Managing Director
Jade Bestley, Doug Hesney, Taylor Fenske: Senior Vice Presidents
Angela Byrne: US Director of Business Strategy

Cognito in the news with O'Dwyer's:

Five Ways to Stop Your AI Editor From Making You Look Stupid

Fri., Mar. 6, 2026

...will keep wondering why clients disagree. *** Jon Schubin is the global head of content at Cognito ....

On the Move: Cognito Names Tobin MD in New York

Tue., Jan. 13, 2026

... Felice Tobin Cognito , which specializes in finance, technology and climate transition, appoints Felice Tobin managing director of...

Financial Firms Navigate Uncertain Future

Thu., May 1, 2025

...for in 2022. Half of the firms in the top ten made gains in 2024—ICR, Cognito , Gregory FCA, Lambert and Dukas Linden Public Relations—compared to six the year prior. While...

Accounts in Transit: Tegan Digital Supports Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

Wed., Mar. 20, 2024

...‘smart’ kitchen gadgets, including multi-purpose, automatic and hands-free options,” said 5W co-CEO Dara A. Busch. Cognito , which works with clients in the financial markets, tech and climate transition sectors, expands...

Mark Weiner Dies at 68

Mon., Dec. 11, 2023

...also was CEO of PRIME Research, and chief insights officer of both Cision and Cognito Insights. He is the author of "PR Technology, Data and Insights," and "Unleashing the Power...

News of Firms: BerlinRosen Offers Talent Services

Mon., Oct. 16, 2023

...of the year. The Worldcom Public Relations Group votes Frankfurt, Germany’s BCC Business Communications Consulting and Cognito Communications Counsellors in Jakarta, Indonesia into the partnership. BCC, which just marked its 20th...

Tight Budgets Restrict Financial Cos. PR

Wed., Jun. 7, 2023

...to meeting communications and marketing goals this year, according to a new study from Cognito Media. Over a third of the more than 100 executives surveyed (35 percent) cited “budget”...

Accounts in Transit: Axia Handles PR for Garage Living

Thu., Apr. 13, 2023

...the addition of a social media and advertising program to its currently public relations efforts. Cognito has been engaged to provide media and press functions, social media and post-event content...

On the Move: Cognito Adds Intermarket Founder Mosbacher as Advisor

Wed., Nov. 2, 2022

... Martin Mosbacher Cognito  names Intermarket founder Martin Mosbacher as a senior advisor. Mosbacher led Intermarket for four decades,...

PR's Top Pros Talk: Marji Sherman

Mon., Aug. 15, 2022

...to be ahead of the curve when it comes to NFTs and the Metaverse, Cognito Media vice president of digital Marji Sherman tells Doug Simon. "I would rather a brand...

News of Accounts: French/West/Vaughan Picks Up The Advertising Checking Bureau

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

...Long lsland. Macerich currently holds 44 market-dominant properties across 15 states, with more under development.  Cognito  wins Thoughtworks, which has 49 offices in 17 countries. The firm’s senior advisors will deliver corporate,...

People on the Move

Tue., Jun. 12, 2018

...a strong student body and other school-wide needs,” said Dean Linda P. Fried, MD. Dominic Leung London-based  Cognito  has appointed four new directors to deepen its brand, content strategy and digital marketing capabilities....

PR Pros Place Bets on Content in 2018

Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

...a global survey of in-house communications and marketing pros released by financial PR shop Cognito . More than half — 61 percent — of communications pros said they plan to boost...

Gould Goes Abroad with UK Advisor

Fri., Oct. 14, 2016

...London-based partner who will focus on driving the firm's business in the UK markets.Sally Tilleray, a Cognito Media non-executive chairman, has been named Gould senior advisor, London/UK. Tilleray, who joined ...

Communicating, Providing for Your Staff

Tue., Oct. 11, 2016

...environment, everyone will get along better.* * * Tom Coombes is CEO and Founder of Cognito ....

The Decline of the Editorial Calendar

Wed., Sep. 7, 2016

...reading some news. And that’s a good thing.* * * Jon Schubin is Vice President at  Cognito ....

Startupbootcamp Signs Cognito for New York Program

Fri., Apr. 1, 2016

...Financial consultancy and technology communications firm Cognito has been named U.S. agency of record for business accelerator network Startupbootcamp FinTech, and will...

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