Teamwork + Expertise = A Foundation of Results
A strong communications foundation isn’t built overnight. It takes time, consistency, trust and dedication – no matter what the medium or area of expertise. Blattel Communications is home to talented and tested professionals who have been in the trenches for more than a decade, getting to know our clients, their clients and the media players who matter most. We’re writers, producers, readers, strategists and all-around media junkies – and we’re not afraid to get our hands dirty to produce tangible results.
Ellen Blattel CEOPublic relations has been Ellen’s passion for more than 25 years. A doyenne of the industry, she is one of the first media relations specialists to represent law and other professional service firms and is recognized as a trailblazer in the field.
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Chuck Brown Account SupervisorChuck is a business-to-business communications specialist with a track record that ranges across a wide swath of industries. More about Chuck…
Michael Bond Account ExecutiveA news junkie who devours massive amounts of both traditional and new media, Michael is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to highlight his clients, establishing and enhancing their relationships with important stakeholders, including media and their potential clients. More about Michael…
Rich Chernela Senior Consultant A seasoned public relations professional with deep experience across a wide range of industries, Rich Chernela works from the premise that the best way to raise a client’s profile is to leverage the intersection between its business and what’s going on in the news. More about Rich…
Judith Gadaldi Senior Marketing Consultant Firecracker might be the word that best describes Judith. Energetic and enthusiastic, she has the natural instincts of a marketing veteran, developing creative and smart campaigns on behalf of her clients. More about Judith…
Melinda Hepp Account SupervisorMelinda Hepp is considered Blattel Communications’ media and research maven. When a new subject crosses her desk, she throws herself into it wholeheartedly and only stops when she is confident she can speak authoritatively. More about Melinda…
Peter Shaplen Chief StrategistPeter is Blattel Communications’ chief media strategist. A big-picture, no-nonsense guy, Peter can immediately distinguish inspired ideas from those that have outlived their effectiveness, and has no problem saying so. More about Peter…
Traci Stuart PresidentDirected and steadfast to lead in the industry, Traci guides the agency in the areas of client service, public outreach and integrated marketing strategies. More about Traci…
Kristy Werness Senior Account Executive Perfect pitch isn’t a talent for musicians alone. Kristy Werness should know. In the last seven years, she’s honed that talent into a specialty, crafting compelling story pitches and convincing reporters to give her clients the attention and presence they deserve. More about Kristy…