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class="listicle-content__intro"> <div class="listicle-content__intro-wrapper"> <div class="listicle-content__intro-blocks"> <p>By the numbers, the PR industry has had a rough year. One report found half of all agencies expected revenues to fall. Layoffs have rattled big firms, and artificial intelligence has some PR pros nervous. But the PR Power List isn’t just about numbers. It’s about influence, and agencies still have plenty of it.  </p> <p>What does influence look like now? You can’t measure it, but you know it. Firms keep expanding their scope to areas like branding, content and paid media. Some agencies are harnessing A.I. to work smarter, allowing them to strengthen brand stewardship and effective communications. Other firms are forging forward-looking partnerships, such as financial powerhouse Prosek’s investment in hospitality and lifestyle agency Becca in January. Still, other agencies are shaping headlines, fueling social crazes, supporting elections, and even producing Super Bowl ads.</p> <p>You’ll meet them all on this year’s PR Power List, honoring those with the greatest influence on the flow of information<em> that matters</em>. These are the PR leaders behind the most culturally significant trends, events and conversations today. They have successfully demonstrated achievements that moved the needle across industries. In most cases, they are leaders of the largest PR agencies in the world—which is why we've dedicated 11 sublists (new for 2024!) to the equally important yet significantly smaller specialty PR firms. But what, exactly, earns a spot on the PR Power List? Making this call is more science than math.</p> <p><strong>Their campaigns crossed over into politics, culture and social issues. </strong><a href="https://observer.com/company/launchsquad/" title="LaunchSquad" class="company-link">LaunchSquad</a>, for example, was tapped to improve San Francisco's image in the media, presenting "a more accurate and balanced narrative about what it’s like to live, work and visit San Francisco in the wake of years of misleading negative coverage.” <a href="https://observer.com/company/the-berman-group/" title="The Berman Group" class="company-link">The Berman Group</a> is smack in the middle of the biggest discussions in commercial real estate in years. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers retained <a href="https://observer.com/company/the-levinson-group/" title="The Levinson Group" class="company-link">The Levinson Group</a> for strategy around Hollywood strikes. Levinson’s team also counseled Florida parents and students who filed a legal challenge to Florida’s HB 1557, aka the “Don’t Say Gay” law.</p> <p><strong>Their firms are growing.</strong> Under CEO <a href="https://observer.com/person/kathy-bloomgarden/" title="Kathy Bloomgarden" class="company-link">Kathy Bloomgarden</a>, <a href="https://observer.com/company/ruder-finn/" title="Ruder Finn" class="company-link">Ruder Finn</a> keeps getting more agile, prescient and progressive in its 75th year—adding more than 100 clients in 2023. GSG had its biggest year ever, with nearly $68 million in revenue. Sunshine Sachs told Observer that 2023 was the firm’s best year since its 1992 launch—and a new London office means they're set to conquer Europe next. Berlin Rosen continues its unstoppable growth, hoovering up PR agencies like Inkhouse and <a href="https://observer.com/company/m18/" title="M18" class="company-link">M18</a>, acquiring data and analytics agency Message Laband, and redefining what a communications agency can (or should) be. </p> <p><strong>They made significant hires. </strong><a href="https://observer.com/company/bcw/" title="BCW" class="company-link">BCW</a> named former Google/Alphabet comms head <a href="https://observer.com/person/corey-dubrowa/" title="Corey duBrowa" class="company-link">Corey duBrowa</a> as CEO. <a href="https://observer.com/company/apco-worldwide/" title="APCO Worldwide" class="company-link">APCO Worldwide</a> hired former European Commission antitrust official <a href="https://observer.com/person/cecilio-madero/" title="Cecilio Madero" class="company-link">Cecilio Madero</a> and U.S. Department of Justice veteran <a href="https://observer.com/person/rachel-brandenburger/" title="Rachel Brandenburger" class="company-link">Rachel Brandenburger</a> to head its Mergers & Acquisitions and Competition advisory practice. Prosek's stellar hires include former ABC News business correspondent <a href="https://observer.com/person/deirdre-bolton/" title="Deirdre Bolton" class="company-link">Deirdre Bolton</a> and Meta’s former head of broadcast communications, <a href="https://observer.com/person/michelle-mandara/" title="Michelle Mandara" class="company-link">Michelle Mandara</a>.</p> <p>The most powerful people in PR today know that "public relations" is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow <em>with</em> their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are behind the scenes, championing the greatest stories ever told and the ones we can't wait to hear. Not for nothing: They also help writers and editors do our jobs. And for that, we are eternally grateful.</p> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><a href="http://observer.com/power-index">Visit our Power Index to view the entire 2024 PR Power Series. </a></strong></p> </div> <div class="listicle-content__intro-ad">  <div class="ad-wrapper ad-bottom-margin ad-right-rail ad-has-disclaimer htlad-observer_listicle_rail" id="observer_listicle_flex"></div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__container"> <h2 class="h2 wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__title"> The Top PR Firms in 2024 </h2> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__list-wrapper"> <ul class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__list"> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#1-global-strategy-group-gsg" > 1. Global Strategy Group (GSG) </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#2-ruder-finn" > 2. Ruder Finn </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#3-sunshine-sachs-morgan-lylis" > 3. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#4-berlin-rosen" > 4. Berlin Rosen </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#5-bcw" > 5. BCW </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#6-the-levinson-group" > 6. The Levinson Group </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#7-the-lede-company" > 7. The Lede Company </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#8-the-berman-group" > 8. The Berman Group </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#9-rcpmk" > 9. R&CPMK </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#10-risa-heller-communications" > 10. Risa Heller Communications </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#11-finn-partners" > 11. Finn Partners </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#12-dkc" > 12. DKC </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#13-alison-brod-marketing-communications" > 13. Alison Brod Marketing & Communications </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#14-apco-worldwide" > 14. APCO Worldwide </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#15-kekst-cnc" > 15. Kekst CNC </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#16-launchsquad" > 16. LaunchSquad </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#17-prosek-partners" > 17. Prosek Partners </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#18-nasty-little-man" > 18. Nasty Little Man </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#19-becca-pr" > 19. Becca PR </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#20-shadow" > 20. Shadow </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#21-j-public-relations" > 21. J Public Relations </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#22-magrino" > 22. Magrino </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#23-gia-kuan-consulting" > 23. Gia Kuan Consulting </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#24-m18" > 24. M18 </a> </li> <li class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element-wrapper--hidden"> <a class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__element" href="#25-solcomms" > 25. SolComms </a> </li> </ul> <button type="button" class="wp-block-observer-listicle-toc__expand"> View all 25 items </button> </div> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="1-global-strategy-group-gsg"> 1. Global Strategy Group (GSG) <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#1-global-strategy-group-gsg" aria-label="Copy link to '1. 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GSG was the strategic research partner for a slate of victorious Democratic officials in November; with the candidates, committees and progressive organizations it advises, GSG also counts brands like Netflix, CVS, Comcast, Google and AIG among its clients. Among 2023’s assignments: Supporting UnidosUS’ new HOME (Home Ownership Means Equity) initiative, aimed at creating 4 million Latino homeowners by 2030; advising the Las Vegas Raiders on their impact-driven storytelling and debuting the Raiders and Allegiant stadium’s first-ever impact playbook; and amplifying Bright Horizons’ EdAssist, which aims to “shape the workforce of the future” through education and DEI initiatives. <br><br>Founding Partner and CEO Jon Silvan credits his team's "relentless pursuit of excellence across a variety of disciplines" for GSG's success. "We’re continually inspired by the challenges and opportunities our clients bring us," Silvan tells Observer. "We’re approaching 2024 with the same focus, energy, and commitment.” GSG had its biggest year ever in 2022, with nearly $68 million in revenue. For the scope and impact of its work, GSG is our 2024 PR Power List agency of the year.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PR-Power-List-GSG-e1710274102401.png?w=970&quality=80" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jefrey Pollock and Jon Silvan <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Global Strategy Group </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="2-ruder-finn"> 2. Ruder Finn <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#2-ruder-finn" aria-label="Copy link to '2. 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In 2023, Ruder Finn doubled down on internal comms, which is a growing client need. The firm used data and AI to support pharma clients like Bayer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca; for client FeverAll, Ruder Finn delivers real-time, culturally relevant info to parents of children under 3; for Bayer, Ruder Finn used conversational AI to implement a “homework helper” for students studying science. A strong crisis practice advised clients from Southwest Airlines to Subway Restaurants. With a Tech Lab incubator team in India, a newly acquired social-marketing firm in Malaysia and offices in China, the UK and Singapore, Ruder Finn is also buttressing its global footprint. Proof it’s all working? The firm added more than 100 clients in 2023, and counting.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Kathy-Bloomgarden.Ruder-Finn.png?w=970&quality=80" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Kathy Bloomgarden <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Ruder Finn </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="3-sunshine-sachs-morgan-lylis"> 3. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#3-sunshine-sachs-morgan-lylis" aria-label="Copy link to '3. 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A longtime power player in entertainment, in 2023 SSM&L represented Amazon Studios on projects including global phenom “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”; advised HBO on Emmy campaigns, including those for White Lotus and Succession; and continues to handle a trophy case of awards, including Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, SAG Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Golden Globes. The firm’s longtime commitment to cause clients remains undimmed, with headline-making work for the Red Cross, Center for Reproductive Rights, and the Decolonizing Wealth Project. Co-founder Shawn Sachs tells Observer that 2023 was the firm’s best year since its 1992 launch; a new London office means SSM&L is set to conquer Europe next.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Sunshine-Sachs.jpeg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Heather Lylis, Ken Sunshine, Keleigh Thomas Morgan and Shawn Sachs <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="4-berlin-rosen"> 4. Berlin Rosen <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#4-berlin-rosen" aria-label="Copy link to '4. 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This fall, Berlin Rosen acquired data and analytics agency Message Lab, vastly expanding capabilities around content performance. In late October, the firm launched Brightmode, a comms and marketing recruitment agency specializing in search, organizational consulting, and DEI-hiring support. The agency expanded its European footprint with an Amsterdam office. And its ever-broadening practice areas now include branding and sports, whose team worked on the biggest deal in US sports history–billionaire Josh Harris’ acquisition of the Washington Commanders NFL team.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Jonathan-Rosen-Valerie-Berlin.Berlin-Rosen.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jonathan Rosen and Valerie Berlin <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Berlin Rosen </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <div class="ad-bottom-margin htlad-observer_listicle_inline_1"></div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="5-bcw"> 5. BCW <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#5-bcw" aria-label="Copy link to '5. 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Its new, AI-based BCW Decipher tool “predicts the believability of a narrative and if it’s likely to drive action”—critical concerns in a post-truth era. BCW’s unfortunately named but potent new Movatory service harnesses behavioral science, research, data analytics and digital trend mapping to change behaviors. The WPP-owned agency grew its corporate affairs practice around pillars of climate change, tech, purpose, growth and geopolitics for clients including The Coca-Cola Company and Dollar General. Its healthcare practice, with most clients under NDAs, burgeoned. And in May, BCW named former Google/Alphabet comms head Corey duBrowa as CEO.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Corey-duBrowa.BCW_.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Corey duBrowa <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> BCW </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="6-the-levinson-group"> 6. The Levinson Group <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#6-the-levinson-group" aria-label="Copy link to '6. 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Clients embraced crisis comms unprecedentedly, engaging firms before making a decision or a peep. <a href="https://observer.com/company/the-levinson-group/" title="The Levinson Group" class="company-link">The Levinson Group</a> distinguished itself as a leader, supporting clients through the year’s highest-profile situations. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers retained the firm for strategy around Hollywood strikes. Levinson’s team counseled Florida parents and students who filed a legal challenge to Florida’s HB 1557, aka the “Don’t Say Gay” law. Moreover, ongoing clients like LiveNation, 3M and President Biden’s personal legal team rely on it. The firm made suitably heavy-hitting hires in 2023, including Abbie McDonough, former Communications Director for Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine and former Senator Heidi Heitkamp.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Molly-Levinson.The-Levinson-Group.jpeg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Molly Levinson <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> The Levinson Group </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="7-the-lede-company"> <a href="https://observer.com/person/Meredith-OSullivan-Wasson/" rel="noopener"> 7. The Lede Company </a> <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#7-the-lede-company" aria-label="Copy link to '7. 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Massive brand clients include Thom Browne, Levi’s and Audi; among Lede’s glittery roster of talent clients are Ava DuVernay, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Lady Gaga and Reese Witherspoon. The firm has thrown its weight behind social-impact clients, including Planned Parenthood.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Sarah-Rothman-Amanda-Silverman-Meredith-OSullivan-Christine-Su.Lede-Company.png?w=661&quality=80" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Sarah Rothman, Amanda Silverman, Meredith O'Sullivan, Christine Su <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> The Lede Company </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="8-the-berman-group"> 8. 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Long a go-to comms partner for developers, the firm advises heavyweights like BXP, Howard Hughes, Fisher Brothers, RXR, Thor Equities and others as they buy, sell, amenitize and evolve into “placemaking.” Along with new clients like Tishman Speyer and the giant Brandywine Realty Trust REIT, <a href="https://observer.com/company/the-berman-group/" title="The Berman Group" class="company-link">The Berman Group</a> is marketing luxury Miami condos and hotels; representing VCs who drive real-estate investments, including GIC and KKR; and forming savvy partnerships with groups like Smorgasburg to create regular food festivals in Midtown buildings. </p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Sarah-Berman.The-Berman-Group.jpg?quality=80&w=348" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Sarah Berman <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> The Berman Group </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <div class="ad-bottom-margin htlad-observer_listicle_inline_2"></div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="9-rcpmk"> 9. 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It was just the tip of a very large iceberg for R&CPMK, which continues to blend brands and boldface names in ways few firms match. Along with clients including Amazon Prime Video, Samsung, Bacardi and Mastercard, the 250-person agency added names like Lizzo, global star Fan Bingbing, and TV’s Mark Consuelos to a regal roster that numbers Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elton John, Machine Gun Kelly, Brie Larson; the firm has also supported clients Bruce Willis and Jeremy Renner through much-reported-on challenges.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Cindi-Berger.RC-PMK.jpg?quality=80&w=640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Cindi Berger <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> R&CPMK </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="10-risa-heller-communications"> 10. Risa Heller Communications <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#10-risa-heller-communications" aria-label="Copy link to '10. 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In New York, <a href="https://observer.com/company/risa-heller-communications/" title="Risa Heller Communications" class="company-link">Risa Heller Communications</a> also specializes in high-stakes real-estate situations, from Silverstein Properties’ casino bid in Manhattan to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. on real estate issues to the Real Estate Board of New York. The agency grew its headcount by a third in 2023, adding a former Condé Nast comms VP and a longtime NFL PR pro.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Risa-Heller.Risa-Heller-Communications.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Risa Heller <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Risa Heller Communications </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="11-finn-partners"> 11. Finn Partners <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#11-finn-partners" aria-label="Copy link to '11. 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Its nonstop parade of acquisitions included London/NYC financial-comms agency Outre Creative and international health-comms firm Hyderus. It’s a sign of Finn Partners’ stature that its Future of Health Summit at SXSW became one of the highest-profile events of the festival; likewise, the firm’s Heartbreak in the Heartland rural health initiative drew the heaviest hitters to a Washington, DC summit.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Peter-Finn.Finn-Partners.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Peter Finn <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Finn Partners </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="12-dkc"> 12. DKC <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#12-dkc" aria-label="Copy link to '12. 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Likewise, DKC was tapped by Disney+ to change conversations around streaming, by Brightline to roll out high-speed rail service, and by NYU Langone Health to share… a pig-human kidney transplant, which made global headlines. A long list of new clients includes JBL, Twitch, CashApp, HotelTonight and Manchester City FC.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Matt-Traub-Sean-Cassidy.DKC_.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Matt Traub and Sean Cassidy <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> DKC </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <div class="ad-bottom-margin htlad-observer_listicle_inline_3"></div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="13-alison-brod-marketing-communications"> 13. Alison Brod Marketing & Communications <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#13-alison-brod-marketing-communications" aria-label="Copy link to '13. 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Those brands get a partner whose rapid-response “Cultural Committee” generates newsjacking promotions and activations—think Popeyes’ TikTok-inspired “Girl Dinner” menu, a Kraft Singles “Cheese Tax Pack” for dog owners, inspired by another Tik Tok phenomenon and Nails Inc.’s “For Everyone But Tom Sandoval” nail polish, playing off a “Vanderpump Rules” snafu. ABMC has long ruled influencer marketing—Brod herself was a very early adopter—and the agency’s now handling crisis comms for some QSR and DTC brands.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Facetune_13-09-2023-01-12-48.jpg?quality=80&w=720" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Alison Brod <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Andrew Werner </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="14-apco-worldwide"> 14. 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But the firm’s big-picture approach never seemed more vital than through the upheaval of 2023. Its longtime specializations—corporate reputation, ESG, corporate advisory services and crisis management—also took center stage in 2023, when every move could spark a crisis. Example: After fast-fashion giant Shein’s disastrous influencer brand trip (which APCO had nothing to do with), APCO helped reposition Shein as an “empowerment company.” Among 2023’s high-level hires: Former European Commission antitrust official <a href="https://observer.com/person/cecilio-madero/" title="Cecilio Madero" class="company-link">Cecilio Madero</a> and U.S. Department of Justice veteran <a href="https://observer.com/person/rachel-brandenburger/" title="Rachel Brandenburger" class="company-link">Rachel Brandenburger</a> to head its Mergers & Acquisitions and Competition advisory practice.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Margery-Kraus.APCO_.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Margery Kraus <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> APCO Worldwide </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="15-kekst-cnc"> 15. Kekst CNC <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#15-kekst-cnc" aria-label="Copy link to '15. 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While most of its clients stay off the record, co-chief executive officer Jeremy Fielding tells Observer the firm’s “scaled boutique” model has served it well; three new Fortune 30 companies joined Kekst CNC’s roster of 300+ clients, and revenue continues to climb. Major hires in 2023 include Andrew Blecher, ex-head of comms for Hudson’s Bay and Saks.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Jeremy-Fielding.KekstCNC.jpg?quality=80&w=540" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jeremy Fielding <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Kekst CNC </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="16-launchsquad"> 16. LaunchSquad <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#16-launchsquad" aria-label="Copy link to '16. 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Behind the September piece—and the campaign that inspired it—was <a href="https://observer.com/company/launchsquad/" title="LaunchSquad" class="company-link">LaunchSquad</a>, the veteran tech-PR firm whose mandate was to “present a more accurate and balanced narrative about what it’s like to live, work and visit San Francisco in the wake of years of misleading negative coverage,” co-founder Jason Mandell tells Observer. It was a hugely significant win for LaunchSquad: Getting chosen to partner with the City of San Francisco on the initiative to support November’s 2023 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation event. LaunchSquad also won business in 2023 from gaming platform Akili, cyber-insurance provider Resilience and urban micro-mobility provider D-Fly.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Jason-Mandell.Launchsquad.png?w=800&quality=80" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jason Mandell <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Launchsquad </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <div class="ad-bottom-margin htlad-observer_listicle_inline_4"></div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="17-prosek-partners"> 17. Prosek Partners <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#17-prosek-partners" aria-label="Copy link to '17. 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The financial-comms powerhouse also planted a flag in Abu Dhabi, broadening a global footprint that includes London and Cape Town. Stellar hires include former ABC News business correspondent <a href="https://observer.com/person/deirdre-bolton/" title="Deirdre Bolton" class="company-link">Deirdre Bolton</a> and Meta’s former head of broadcast communications, <a href="https://observer.com/person/michelle-mandara/" title="Michelle Mandara" class="company-link">Michelle Mandara</a>. Prosek continues reimagining financial comms with service offerings like Conference Concierge, supporting clients at Davos, Cannes, Milken Asia and other world-moving conclaves. Along with its marquee roster of deals, Prosek represents clients, including Citi, Goldman Sachs and Prudential.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Jen-Prosek.Prosek-Partners.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jen Prosek <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Prosek Partners </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="18-nasty-little-man"> 18. Nasty Little Man <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#18-nasty-little-man" aria-label="Copy link to '18. 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With Martin’s support, client Paul McCartney’s book “1964 Eyes of the Storm” spent five weeks on The New York Times bestseller list; Jenny Lewis was tapped as music director for Harper’s Bazaar’s summer double issue; and Metallica, Beck and Gorillaz dominated Jimmy Kimmel Live, a crucial platform for pop launches. Also on founder Steve Martin’s client list: Danger Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, Iggy Pop, The Smile and Vampire Weekend.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Steve-Martin.Nasty-Little-Man-rotated.jpeg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Steve Martin <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Nasty Little Man </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="19-becca-pr"> 19. Becca PR <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#19-becca-pr" aria-label="Copy link to '19. 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Along with longtime clients Le Bernardin and Ralph’s Coffee—the Ralph Lauren brand they’re promoting worldwide—<a href="https://observer.com/company/becca-pr/" title="Becca PR" class="company-link">Becca PR</a> is working with Netflix on bringing food programming to life, like its “in-world” realization of the popular Scoops Ahoy ice-cream shop to Stranger Things. The firm’s also expanding partnerships with real estate developers like Tishman Speyer, hotel groups including Fontainebleau and Raffles Hotels & Resorts, making matches between properties and sexy tenant brands. And 2023’s headline-making activations included “Celebrate Korea” week at Rockefeller Center and the “Chefs for Good” advocacy program in cities worldwide.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Becca-Parrish.Becca-PR.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Becca Parrish <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Becca PR </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="20-shadow"> 20. 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Starring comic diva Jennifer Coolidge, the commercial garnered a mind-blowing 58 billion earned-media impressions, ranked #1 in sentiment of any Super Bowl spot, and catapulted e.l.f.’s Power Grip Primer to the #1 SKU in its category. In its 16th year, the firm also managed to snag new business from brands, including American Express, Serena Williams-founded Will Perform, Christina Aguilera-founded Playground and Shop With Google. With activations and content campaigns across platforms and IRL, Shadow continues redefining a comms firm's role as brand partner.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Lisette-Sand-Freedman-Brad-Zeifman.Shadow.jpg?quality=80&w=960" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Lisette Sand-Freedman and Brad Zeifman <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Shadow </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <div class="ad-bottom-margin htlad-observer_listicle_inline_5"></div> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="21-j-public-relations"> 21. 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Behind it are agencies like <a href="https://observer.com/company/j-public-relations/" title="J Public Relations" class="company-link">J Public Relations</a>, wrapping up their best year ever after the torpor of COVID-19. Long-term relationships are an agency hallmark—16 clients have been with J/PR for over ten years, which is like dog years in PR time—and a stellar roster of new accounts includes Banyan Tree Group, The Dorchester Collection and The Set Collection. The firm expanded destination marketing with wins from Utah, Massachusetts, Panama and several other regions. And J/PR’s 14-person London office boasted its own wins—Hilton Luxury Brands and Four Seasons properties among them. Among J/PR’s home runs: A genius 24-hour campaign that generated $7.7 million in revenue for the Poconos’ Great Wolf Lodge.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/Jamie-Lynn-OGrady-Sarah-Evans.J_PR.jpeg?quality=80&w=961" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Jamie Lynn O'Grady and Sarah Evans <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> J Public Relations </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="22-magrino"> 22. Magrino <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#22-magrino" aria-label="Copy link to '22. 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It got one, courtesy of <a href="http://observer.com/company/magrino">Magrino</a>, which helped make Wegman’s launch day feel more like a mobbed nightclub. Magrino delivered on making impressions in 2023, its biggest-ever year. Personally supervised by founder <a href="https://observer.com/person/susan-magrino/" title="Susan Magrino" class="company-link">Susan Magrino</a>, client Martha Stewart’s historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover garnered over 108 billion media impressions, much due to Magrino’s amplification. In its 31<sup>st</sup> year, the proudly generalist agency added to a burgeoning client roster with wins like Moleskine, Replacements Ltd., spirits brands like Pernod Ricard and Demeine Estates, and hotels from Berlin to Bozeman to Las Vegas, where it’s helping reopen the Venetian after a $1.5-billion refresh.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PR-Power-List-Magrino-e1710349136368.png?w=970&quality=80" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Allyn Magrino and Susan Magrino <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Magrino/Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-left wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="23-gia-kuan-consulting"> 23. Gia Kuan Consulting <button class="wp-block-observer-listicle__copy-button copy-to-clipboard" aria-hidden="true" data-tooltip-text="Copied to clipboard!" data-clipboard-text="https://observer.com/list/most-powerful-people-in-pr-2024/#23-gia-kuan-consulting" aria-label="Copy link to '23. 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Clients at this nine-person firm range from heavy hitters like Nike’s Jordan Brand, Heaven by Marc Jacobs and Stussy to hot properties like Kiko Kostadinov, Lower East Side retail concept ESSX, and downtown favorite Telfar. Kuan’s now branching into art and lifestyle, with clients including the Aspen Art Museum, Sugar Hill Children’s Museum and avant-garde dance collective La(Horde). There are bigger fashion PR firms, but few with Kuan’s creativity, access, and juice.</p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__wrapper"> <img src="https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/GIA-KUAN.Gia-Kuan-Consulting.jpg?quality=80&w=970" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> <figcaption class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__caption"> Gia Kuan <span class="wp-block-observer-listicle__image__credit"> Gia Kuan Consulting </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="wp-block-observer-listicle wp-block-observer-listicle--align-right wp-block-observer-listicle--vertical-top has-image"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__container"> <div class="wp-block-observer-listicle__text"> <h2 class="wp-block-observer-listicle__title h3" id="24-m18"> 24. 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Among <a href="https://observer.com/company/m18/" title="M18" class="company-link">M18</a>'s clients and projects in more than 40 cities worldwide: Miami Freedom Park, the gargantuan new stadium/mixed-use project for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami; ten hospitality projects across Texas, with even more on tap for 2024; and some of Atlanta’s biggest development initiatives, including Hawks owner Tony Ressler’s $5 billion Centennial Yards downtown megadevelopment. New clients include Chicago investment behemoths Sterling Bay, Canadian developer Great Gulf, and Manhattan’s Bjarke Ingels-designed One High Line towers. 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