Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 CREW Network Convention in Austin, Tex. The event brought… Read More
Traci Stuart
President
Adept at helping clients to break through the noise, Traci brings more than 30 years of public relations and marketing communications experience to showcase professionals as experts in their fields.
Michael Bond
VP - Media Relations
Passionate about helping professionals gain targeted and high-profile opportunities to share their great stories, Michael leads the Blattel Communications Sourcing Bureau, connecting clients to the media outlets covering the important sector trends.
Penny Desatnik
Managing Director - Client Strategy
Bringing experience including legal, B2B SaaS and fintech, Penny thrives on digging into complex industries and translating technical concepts into messaging that resonates.
Vicky Jay
Account Supervisor
With a diverse background in both legal and real estate/AEC sectors, Vicky understands how to capture and amplify each client's unique voice, so they can authentically share their stories with the world.
Lydia Bednerik Neal
VP - Marketing Services
Inspired by the (sometimes surprising) interconnected nature of the world, Lydia offers clients strategies and support to "connect the dots" between their business development goals and marketing tactics for increased visibility and business growth.
Michael Panelli
Senior Account Executive
A skilled jargon-buster, Michael helps experts effectively communicate their technical expertise to their desired audiences through multi-pronged media campaigns.
Stacy Schwartz
Senior Consultant
A public relations veteran, Stacy’s experience gives her keen insights into what messages and media strategies will resonate with reporters, editors, producers, influencers, and other key business audiences.
Peter Shaplen
Chief Crisis Strategist
Peter’s first introduction with a company often comes at times of great internal stress while the organization spirals in crisis. His ability to actively listen and quickly gather and synthesize a tremendous amount of information enables him to craft effective responses and strategies that provide a clear path forward.
Ellen Blattel
Founder/Consultant
As founder of one of the first public relations agencies in the country dedicated exclusively to serving professional services firms in 1990, Ellen's influence continues to be felt at Blattel Communications and, indeed, throughout the industry.
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Building Workplace Belonging from Anywhere
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