Bulldog Awards

The Storied Group

At The Storied Group, we don’t think “all publicity is good publicity.” Sorry, Oscar Wilde. We believe in creating a clear message to get you noticed, changing attitudes and increasing your influence. There’s a bit of science to it — and a healthy dose of magic. The Storied Group was cofounded in 2008 under the […]

Publicity For Good

Publicity For Good (PFG) is America’s #1 PR firm for purpose-driven brands in health, wellness and fitness, food & beverage, beauty, cosmetics, influencers, retail and direct-to-consumer and any brand that is focused on business as a movement, force and mission for good.

Ishviene Arora

Vested is a global and integrated communications firm focused exclusively on the financial services industry. One of the world’s largest financial services agencies, Vested creates and delivers award-winning integrated programs for financial brands both big and small. We attract and retain the industry’s best talent through our equity ownership model and entrepreneurial approach – from […]

Margaret Mouat

Margaret is an Account Executive at Mission Control Communications, working with clients in electric mobility, climate-tech venture capitalism and energy-efficiency spaces. She contributes to client strategy, creates original content, secures media and thought leadership opportunities and drives social media strategies and best practices. Margaret graduated with a B.A in Media and Journalism from the University […]

Brian Hammel

Brian Hammel is an emerging PR powerhouse. He creatively and thoughtfully executes media relations and social media strategies that move the needle for clients including Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Balloon Time Helium Tanks and DHL Supply Chain. He holds relationships with journalists across the country at publications like AdWeek, Architectural Digest and VOGUE. Brian’s work […]

Santiago Villegas

Santiago Villegas is from the small rural town of Dinuba, California. A graduate of California State University, Fresno he has deep roots to the Central Valley. With his passion for disruptive technology, changing the world and pushing industries forward, he has quickly proven himself a valuable asset within his profession. He is committed to working […]

Binna Kim

Vested is a global and integrated communications firm focused exclusively on the financial services industry. One of the world’s largest financial services agencies, Vested creates and delivers award-winning integrated programs for financial brands both big and small. We attract and retain the industry’s best talent through our equity ownership model and entrepreneurial approach – from […]

Max Marcucci

Max Marcucci is a senior PR and communications strategist who partners with CEOs, executives, boards, and entrepreneurs to tackle their communication challenges and achieve strong results. He’s worked with clients like the Philadelphia Flyers, Marriott International, Norfolk Southern, and The Vision Council. Max has secured client coverage in top-tier outlets including the CBS Evening News, […]

J.J. Colao

J.J. Colao founded Haymaker Group in 2014, with no previous PR experience, and funded the business with credit card debt in its earliest days. The agency now boasts a staff of five professionals, and clients like Grubhub, Etsy, Handy, and SeatGeek. Prior to founding Haymaker, Colao worked as a staff writer at Forbes, where he […]

Patricia Stortz

During a career dedicated to communications, Pat Stortz has worn many hats. Over nearly four decades – almost all within AT&T – Pat wrote news stories and speeches, plans and pitches, garnering dozens of high-caliber media placements. Initially a journalist and technical writer, Pat joined AT&T in 1983. She spent the next two decades honing […]

Matisse Hamel-Nelis

Matisse Hamel-Nelis is the Manager of Employee Experience and Engagement at CNIB. She oversees the creation and implementation of the employee engagement strategies for the CNIB Foundation, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, and CNIB Deafblind Community Services. She’s also a part-time instructor in the PR program at Durham College and is the principal of Queddo Communications. […]

Cat Graham

Cat Graham, Founder and Managing Partner, has more than 20 years’ experience as an employee experience leader. She counsels Fortune 100 leaders on how to engage with employees through the power of communications. She has held C-suite level global roles for the last 10 years and has a track record of helping companies define their […]

Lumina Communications

With expertise in public relations, social media and content marketing, Lumina’s comprehensive PR campaigns have led to IPOs or strategic acquisition exits yielding enterprise value well in excess of $30B.   The Lumina team has deftly handled the most complicated and critical communications challenges for businesses of all sizes, building positive awareness among our clients’ […]

Super Connector Media

At Super Connector Media, we know the strength of the pack is greater than the strength of the lone wolf. When you work with Super Connector Media, you’re getting access to multiple rolodexes in a productive, supportive environment. We don’t send impersonal press releases or bland pitches that are quickly deleted, blacklisted and ignored. We […]

KCSA Strategic Communications

KCSA is a fully integrated strategic communications agency specializing in public relations, shareholder communications and social media, with expertise in cannabis, financial and professional services, technology, healthcare, digital media and energy. KCSA works with its clients – which range from high-growth startups to mid-cap publicly traded companies – to communicate with their most important stakeholders, […]

Capwell Communications

Capwell Communications is a bespoke, boutique PR firm dedicated to illuminating the life-enhancing benefits of venture-backed healthcare and consumer wellness brands. 2021 marked the agency’s 11th year in business taking clients from startup through exit via acquisition or IPO. Based in Southern California, Capwell was founded by a single, working mom and former global agency […]

CURA Strategies

CURA Strategies is an integrated strategic communications agency exclusively focused on healthcare and wellness. Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others – exemplifies our mission: to take exceptional care of our clients so they can transform the healthcare system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a non-profit […]

Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition is a premier global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition – changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and programs – since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition offers science-backed targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products, one-on-one […]