Ronn Torossian is the founder and CEO of 5W Public Relations, one of the 15 largest independent PR firms in the United States. With more than 20 years of experience creating powerful narratives, he is one of the most well-respected PR professionals in America. His strategic, resourceful approach has been recognized with numerous awards including PR Executive of the Year from the American Business Awards and being named a semi-finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Ronn is an authority on crisis management and 5WPR is often called on to counsel blue chip companies, business leaders and public officials. 5W is one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry and has built a diverse and impressive client roster that includes KRUPS, Unilever, All-Clad, Sparkling Ice, Walgreens, Zeta Global and Wendy Williams. The firm was recently named 'PR Agency of the Year' by the American Business Awards for the third consecutive year.
Ronn is a thought leader and provides expert commentary for Fox News, CNBC and Entertainment Tonight. He is also an op-ed columnist for The Huffington Post, Business Insider and the NY Observer. His "Behind the Lines" blog gives readers an insider perspective on today's trending topics and his book, "For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations" is a best-selling PR industry book. Ronn is a lifelong New Yorker and lives in Manhattan with his children. He is an active philanthropist and the founder of the Ronn Torossian Foundation.
