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 CEO
Public 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 Supervisor
Chuck is a business-to-business communications specialist with a track record that ranges across a wide swath of industries. More about Chuck...

Jennifer Chan Senior Account Executive
Jennifer’s desire to influence change is what attracted her to the public relations field. The most fulfilling aspect of her job is seeing the power of the media positively impact her clients’ businesses. More about Jennifer...

Rich Chernela Senior Consultant
A bonafide news junkie, Rich Chernela works from the premise that the best way to raise a client’s profile is to leverage the intersection between their 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 Senior Account Executive
Melinda 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...

Jennifer “Jen” Klein Executive Vice President
Public relations is in Jen’s blood. She’s one of many in her family who are in the business. She got her start at a small family owned agency. More about Jennifer...

Peter Shaplen Chief Strategist
Peter 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 President
Directed 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...

Rosemarie Yu Senior Consultant
Anchoring the agency’s New York presence, Rosemarie Yu is a highly skilled public relations veteran whose forte is media relations. As a former editor, Rose knows how to sniff out a good story angle. More about Rosemarie...