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The Brand Agency Named to PR Daily’s 2024 Top Agencies List FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

  • The Brand Agency is proud to announce its inclusion in PR Daily’s 2024 Top Agencies List, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the most innovative and effective PR and communications agencies from across the industry. This honor places The Brand Agency among the top-performing agencies of the year, standing out among many exceptional entrants.

    PR Daily’s Top Agencies List honors agencies that have demonstrated superior expertise in public relations, marketing, social media, crisis communications, media relations and more. The Brand Agency's selection highlights its dedication to delivering impactful results for its clients through creative strategies and a commitment to excellence.

    Congrats to our fellow nominees!

PRNEWS NAMED THE BRAND AGENCY A WINNER IN THEIR EVENT PR AWARDS

  • The Brand Agency is thrilled to announce another significant milestone in our journey. 

    Through our innovative and impactful work with Paramount+’s The Lodge, we have been recognized as winners in PRNEWS’ Experiential and Event PR Awards as ‘Best Overall PR Event/Experiential Campaign (B-to-C).’ We are honored to have been awarded this title, celebrating the hard work and time that has gone into our two-years-and-counting campaign, by the best in the business. Our firm sits on the list alongside companies like Netflix, Walt Disney and many others.

ALBERTSONS COMPANIES’ EXECUTIVES TAP THE BRAND AGENCY FOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

  • Since August 2023, The Brand Agency has been working with top executives at Albertsons Cos. who are leading the company to be a lead grocer in the retail space: Francisco Bram (VP of Product Marketing, Business and Brand Development), Irina Pelphrey (Group President, Health) and Jill Pavlovich (SVP Digital Shopping Experiences). Our job is to recognize each executive’s strengths and secure opportunities that align with their executive visibility goals.

    Our efforts have resulted in numerous award wins, such as Jill being named to Reuters’ Trailblazing Women List, a recipient of Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Awards, and recognized as Retail Touchpoints’ Retail Innovator; and Francisco being named to Business Insider's 'Most Innovative CMOs' List, as well as a recipient of SurveyMonkey's Curiosity Award Winner. The team has also locked in a variety of podcast opportunities and speaking engagements, namely at Reuters’ Strategic Marketing, Digital Grocery Shop, Customer Response Summit, NRF’s Retail Big Show, RISE National, and many others.

THE BRAND AGENCY SELECTED AS A WINNER IN THE 30TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATOR AWARDS

  • The Brand Agency is proud to share that we have been named a winner in the 30th annual Communicator Awards. We are honored to be recognized for our work, which navigated a dynamic and successful partnership with our client, GLOW Beverages, and the one and only Kylie Jenner. While celebrity deals are usually tricky to handle, our team’s unparalleled creativity and network enabled us to take an ordinary talent engagement and transform it into a global moment. Our team was instrumental in developing the relationship between the client and the talent, generating buzz and press for the brand, project management, and amplifying brand visibility.

    Known as one of the largest and most competitive awards campaigns, The Communicator Awards is dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. See here for the full list of this year’s winners! Cheers to those being celebrated in their unique areas of expertise!

THE BRAND AGENCY’S CEO & FOUNDER PRISCILA MARTINEZ MAKES INC. 250 FEMALE FOUNDERS LIST

  • Recognized for her thoughtful industry insight and ever-growing clientele with Fortune 5 companies, The Brand Agency’s CEO and Founder Priscila Martinez has been listed on Inc.’s Female Founders 250 list for 2024. On the lists sits other exceptional industry titans and female powerhouses from some of the highest grossing companies today, alongside names like Hailey Bieber, Allison Ellsworth, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, and Christina Aguilera.

    The prestigious list is a testament to the spirit and inspiration of women entrepreneurs who are redefining industries and driving change on a global scale. This year marks the sixth Inc. Female Founders list announcement; this year’s dynamic group is made up of women excelling in revenue growth, social media momentum, sales, and more, with their combined revenue reaching more than $8.86 million.

    Since 2015, Martinez has nurtured new and standing relationships with companies like Apple, Hulu, and Amazon, just to name a few, over the years. As we congratulate our trailblazing CEO and Founder on this well-deserved honor, we also reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and excellence at The Brand Agency.

    See here for the full list of this year’s Female Founders. Congratulations to all the extraordinary women honored this year!

THE BRAND AGENCY’S CEO AND FOUNDER PRISCILA MARTINEZ HONORED AT RAGAN’S TOP WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS CLASS OF 2024 LUNCHEON

  • In a celebration of excellence and achievement, Priscila Martinez took center stage at the prestigious Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Class of 2024 Luncheon in New York City. Accepting her honoree of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Champion, Martinez stood shoulder to shoulder with other accomplished women in the industry, making this event a true celebration of female empowerment and leadership. “This year’s class of Top Women exemplifies the heights that women can reach across our industry when they come together,” said Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan. “It’s an honor to recognize their power and celebrate their ability to enact meaningful change through their efforts.”

    Since 1970, Ragan has been the go-to for PR and communications insights. Their awards highlight top campaigns and individuals, setting industry standards. Recognition by Ragan’s is a prestigious honor in PR and communications.

    The Brand Agency team is honored to have an incredible industry pioneer at its helm. As a diverse, all-female team, we take pride in this support and commit to maintaining our emphasis on amplifying diverse voices in our industry.

    SEE HERE for highlights of this year’s luncheon, which included outstanding nominees from The Walt Disney Company, McDonald’s, Samsung, GE, and many more. Congratulations to all the exceptional women honored this year!

Priscila Martinez, CEO and Founder of The Brand Agency, Named To PRNEWS’ Top Women

  • The Brand Agency is proud to announce that our fearless leader, Priscila Martinez, has been named as a Top Woman in the 'Changemakers' category by PRNews.

    Honored for the way her untraditional approach to communications has shaped the ever-evolving PR industry, Martinez has become an embodiment of what it means to be a pioneer in her field. Cultivating relationships with top companies like Hulu, Amazon, and Apple, while servicing clients with an all-female team is just one of the many ways in which Martinez has forever changed the landscape of her industry. Alongside Martinez in the ‘Changemakers’ category includes industry powerhouses from brands like Comcast and SAG-AFTRA, to name a few.

    See here for the full list of this year’s honorees! Congratulations to all those who have been recognized as thought-leaders in their respective categories!

RECENT AWARD WINS FOR CLIENTS LIKE PARAMOUNT+, PRIME VIDEO, HULU, ALBERTSONS & MORE

  • In recent months, The Brand Agency has been at the forefront of numerous client wins in the various verticals they live and operate in.

    It’s no secret that streaming giants tap our team of publicists to help with their PR efforts around major campaigns and cultural tentpoles. In the recent Event Marketer Ex Awards, three of our past campaigns took home the grand trophy in their respective categories. Prime Video was honored for ‘Best Entertainment Event’ for their ‘Marvelous Mile’ takeover of Fifth Avenue, celebrating the final season of their award-winning Original series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Hulu’s San Diego Comic-Con Animayhem event received top honors in the ‘Best Production of an Event (B-to-C), and Paramount+ The Lodge won ‘Best Mulit-Market Event Program (B-to-C).’

    For the launch of Prime Video’s Season 2 of ‘Reacher’ starring Alan Ritchson, The Brand Agency led media relations for their activation with a larger-than-life Jack Reacher in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the Raiders x Chargers game during Thursday Night Football. Because of our efforts, the marketing stunt was recently named a finalist in the PR Daily Content Marketing Awards for Purpose of Brand Awareness.

    Our team also specializes in executive visibility and thought leadership for our clients. We locked in a BizBash 40 Under 40 winner from creative and experiential production company 15|40, Marissa Kiersch. Additionally, working with the executive team at Albertsons Companies, The Brand Agency was able to lock in a feature for Jill Pavlovich, SVP Digital Shopping Experiences on Reuters Trailblazing Women list, as well as a Forrester Customer Obsessed Award. Additionally, we secured Francisco Bram, VP of Marketing and Customer Insights, recognition in SurveyMonkey’s esteemed Curiosity Awards.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED PLATINUM WINNER OF 2023 MARCOM AWARDS FOR OUR WORK WITH MISS UNIVERSE

  • The Brand Agency has earned another respected industry recognition. Our exceptional work with The Miss Universe Organization has landed us with Platinum designation in the global 2023 MarCom Awards alongside incredible names like National Geographic, Microsoft, FOX Entertainment, the AARP and more.

    The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) began the renowned awards program back in 2004, which has since evolved into one of the largest creative competitions in the world, receiving over 6,000 submissions each year. These awards serve to honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

    We are honored to have worked alongside The Miss Universe Organization, helping in their progression within the current social climate and to rise above the historically negative connotation surrounding the pageant industry. We believe strongly in the power of women, and sought substantive press that demonstrated the tone of female empowerment within the competition.

    See here for a list of this year’s fellow winners.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED PRNEWS PLATINUM AWARD FINALIST FOR TWO CATEGORIES

  • We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that we have been named a finalist for Small Agency of the Year and Minority Owned Agency of the Year in the prestigious PRNEWS Platinum Awards.

    The Brand Agency’s journey within the realm of public relations has been one of innovation, collaboration, passion and perseverance. As a first-generation Mexican-American immigrant, founder and CEO Priscila Martinez had experienced the exclusivity and cutthroat nature in the world of public relations – so she set out on a mission to create her very own agency, laser-focused on culture. The Brand Agency was born shortly thereafter, and this agency background continuously inspires us to delve deeper into the understanding and importance of culture in public relations, with our small, all-female team driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact through compelling narratives and lasting impressions.

    For more than two decades these awards have represented the best of the best for our industry. They are highly sought after and fiercely competitive. The team at The Brand Agency is proud to have been named a finalist among industry peers and global companies such as McDonald’s, T-Mobile, Hilton, and many more, collectively working together to continuously pioneer new territories in public relations success. Congratulations to our fellow finalists! We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate this achievement together at the upcoming awards gala to be held in New York City this October.

    For more, check out this year’s shortlist here.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED HONOREE OF PRESTIGIOUS PRNET 100 AWARDS

  • The Brand Agency is proud to announce that we have been named to the 2023 PRNet 100 list.

    The PR Net 100 is back for its third year, and is the preeminent list celebrating talent, innovation, and influence in the ever-evolving PR agency world. The annual PR Net 100 honors those who are pushing the boundaries of the industry, with a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Each year the competition is fierce, with agencies from across the public relations world vying for a coveted spot on this elite list.

    As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we are committed to raising the bar even higher. We are poised to continue to redefine the PR landscape with our visionary approach and deliver exceptional results for our clients and partner, present and future.

    For more and to view fellow honorees, please click here.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED OFFICIAL NETTY AWARDS WINNER FOR PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR

  • We are thrilled to announce that The Brand Agency has been named as a Netty Awards Winner for PR Agency of the Year.

    Established to celebrate achievement in the digital age, the Netty Awards are one of the most trusted accolades in the industry. Recognizing excellence across over 100 unique categories, the awards honor top leaders and companies that demonstrate creativity, technical proficiency, innovation, and overall impact in their fields.

    As we celebrate this achievement and designation, we wish to express our appreciation for The Brand Agency team for their passion and dedication in securing the best results for our clients and partners, and in honing their skills to secure prestigious award recognitions that honor their hard work and successes. We are honored to be named among fellow and past winners such as Spotify, eBay, Intuit, Topo Chico and more.

THE BRAND AGENCY’S ALL FEMALE TEAM EARNS MULTIPLE INDUSTRY AWARDS AND HONORABLE DESIGNATIONS IN RECORD TIME

  • For the last 8 years, #TheBrandAgency team has been putting their head down and working incredibly hard. Slowly but surely, we amassed a client list including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. This month was a poignant reminder that hard work pays off. Within the span of just a few weeks, our team was alerted that we had been named a finalist for SABRE Awards North America Silver SABRE within PR Agency Citizenship for our pro-bono work with Spend With Ukraine, in addition to winning the American Business Awards Silver Stevie for Public Relations Agency of the Year, as well as Top Agency by marquee industry trade PR Daily.

    “Receiving these remarkable designations and achievements in the span of a few short days reaffirms to our team that hard work always pays off. Our young agency is standing next to industry veterans and publicly traded titans. We are beyond honored to have our work recognized amongst this group of peers and to have the industry take note of our unwavering dedication to our client,” says Priscila Martinez, founder and CEO of The Brand Agency.

    Here’s to celebrating! Learn more in the coverage on leading news AP News, and broadcast outlets KTLA and PIX11.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED INC. MAGAZINE’S 2022 BEST IN BUSINESS IN COMMUNICATIONS

  • We are thrilled to announce that The Brand Agency has been named a winner in the Communications category for Inc. Magazine’s 2022 Best in Business List. We are proud to be honored for the passion we put into our creative communications efforts and to be recognized among other companies that are impactful leaders in their fields. This year, Inc. Magazine reviewed the highly competitive applicant pool based on how they had made a difference in their communities and the world, rather than being judged on quantitative criteria.

    Following the honor of being named one of Inc’s Best Workplaces for 2022, this Best in Business award cements the power of a positive company culture on driving achievements. The Brand Agency team is in a league of its own when it comes to the production of creative, daring and value-rich communication strategies aimed and proved to bring success for our clients.

    Read more on the announcement and see the full list by visiting this link.

THE BRAND AGENCY ANNOUNCED AS SABRE AWARDS NORH AMERICA 2023 FINALIST

  • When the ongoing war in Ukraine broke out, we immediately recognized the need to help the people of Ukraine in the best way we knew, and became the first PR firm with a female-only team to offer services to Spend with Ukraine pro-bono. We knew our work could tangibly change the lives of Ukrainians on the ground if we successfully amplified their plight and the support provided by Spend With Ukraine through headlines. Our efforts paid off, culminating in posts from President Zelensky and stories in global outlets, showing the world that PR can truly have a positive impact and change lives.

    As a result, The Brand Agency team is excited to announce that we have been named as a SABRE Awards North America finalist within the category of PR Agency Citizenship for our pro-bono work with Spend With Ukraine. Around 350 campaigns were chosen for the shortlist from over 2,000 entries, honoring the superior work and achievements in branding reputation and engagement. We are both humbled and honored to have been listed among other industry trailblazers who are leveraging the power of their media relationships for social good.

    Click here for more on this year’s awards and to see the full list of winners.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY OF THE YEAR WITH SILVER STEVIE AWARD

  • We are overjoyed to announce another awards win for The Brand Agency team from the 21st annual American Business Awards. Our devoted work, experience and workplace values have now earned us a Silver Stevie Award and the title of Public Relations Agency of the Year.

    As the premier business awards program in the U.S, almost 4,000 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted to this year’s American Business Awards. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes as well as the people behind them, their Stevie Awards recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.

    Globally, no other Public Relations and Creative Communications firm serves Fortune 5 clients like Apple and Amazon with a female-only team. In the past twelve months alone, we’ve tripled our employee count and have added globally recognized brands like ESPN, Guinness World Book of Records, Paramount and more to our client list. We have topped marquee industry trade awards lists, sitting alongside publicly traded firms that have deep roots on Wall Street. Receiving this award adds another notch of success and recognition to our belt, and further establishes our reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the PR industry.

    Please see here for further details on this newest award achievement for The Brand Agency.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED TOP AGENCY BY MARQUEE INDUSTRY TRADE PR DAILY

  • The Brand Agency team is proud to announce that we have been named a top agency by marquee industry trade PR Daily. Globally, no other Public Relations and Creative Communications firm serves Fortune 5 clients like Apple and Amazon with a female-only team. The top brands come to us when they want to create global headlines. We are thrilled to see our hard work and successful results bring about this recognition for our team and agency. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish from here.

    This accolade will be celebrated in June, with an awards luncheon held at the iconic Yale Club in New York City. We are excited to attend and celebrate with our team and the other agencies leading the public relations industry.

    Read more on the announcement and see the full list here.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED HONOREE OF ‘THE PR NET NEXT GEN AWARDS’

  • The Brand Agency has been named as an honoree of ‘The PR Net Next Gen Awards,’ a new annual awards program that celebrates agency excellence championing the new thinkers, innovators, and groundbreakers across the field of PR, who are shaping the bright future of the communications industry.

    We are excited and humbled by this announcement, and look forward to celebrating the hard work that has earned us this achievement, yet have eyes set on the future for what we can accomplish as a member of the innovative and disruptive next generation within the PR industry.

    Entrants were judged by an independent committee of highly esteemed judges including James LaForce, CEO LaFORCE, Steph Lund, CEO M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America, Celia Jones, CMO FINN Partners, Michele Thomas, Co-founder AZIONE, Candace (Candy) Peterson, Global Managing Director FleishmanHillard, Janna Pea, Executive Vice President BerlinRosen and Nicole J. Schoenberg, Senior Vice President Communications Saks Fifth Avenue.

    Entry was open to any agency which has been trading, and in operation, for 8 years (inclusive) from the date of submission. The Brand Agency team will be attending a gala event where honorees and category winners will be celebrated, held at Nubeluz, a rooftop cocktail bar by award-winning Chef José Andrés in New York City.

    Visit this link for more on this exciting announcement for The Brand Agency.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED ONE OF PRNEWS’ AGENCY ELITE TOP 100 FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

  • We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, The Brand Agency has earned a spot on PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100 list. This year, PRNEWS spotlighted the nation’s most innovative PR and communications firms who demonstrated successful and impactful campaigns that continue to shape the PR industry today.

    The Brand Agency has a seven-year track record of driving exceptional outcomes for top global brands like Apple TV+, Amazon, Motorola, and Hulu, just to name a few. In the past year, our agency has had the opportunity to work with international clients pro bono to launch economic support from U.S. general markets for Spend with Ukraine, and provide media placements and red carpet-handling for one of the biggest high-profile sporting events of the year for Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl Party event.

    Earning this prestigious recognition is a testament to our agency’s efforts to go above and beyond for our clients and we are proud of our team for consistently being recognized for our growth and expertise in the field.

    Read more on the announcement by visiting this link.

THE BRAND AGENCY NAMED ONE OF INC.’S BEST WORKPLACES FOR 2022

  • We’re thrilled to announce that our firm has received the title of Best Workplaces 2022 by Inc. With boots on the ground in both Los Angeles and New York, The Brand Agency’s all-female team continuously strives to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment in order to achieve success for all of our clients.

    The Brand Agency joins 475 other honorees who were selected out of thousands of submissions based on the quality of employee responses to an independent survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. Submissions were evaluated across a wide variety of topics, including company culture, management effectiveness, perks, and fostering employee growth. For more information, check out Inc’s list.

RESPECTED INDUSTRY TRADE “PR NEWS” TAPS THE BRAND AGENCY CEO FOR THE FIRM’S UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE WITH INFLUENCERS AND CREATORS

  • The new era of social media has inevitably ushered in a new arm of public relations: influencer marketing. Yet, this is no longer just about paying a celebrity to promote products. Instead, the rise of the creator economy and the ‘solopreneur’ has come forth, encompassing influencers, bloggers, musicians, course instructors, photographers, videographers and more. The Brand Agency is well-aware of the ever-changing times and adjust our strategies as such, so much so that industry trade PR News tapped Priscila Martinez, CEO and Founder of The Brand Agency, for her expertise and knowledge around incorporating members of the creator economy into campaign strategies for 2022.

    “Although categories have started to blur most recently, communicators have many considerations when it comes to working with influencers and creators,” says Martinez. Read more on her reasons of evaluating influencers vs. creators for upcoming initiatives in PR News’ piece, “Another Choice for PR Pros: Engage an Influencer or a Creator?“

BEST IN BUSINESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Our efforts to set ourselves apart in our communications practices earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best in Business list for Communications. 

Inc. Magazine

BEST WORKPLACES

Inc. Magazine

From coast to coast, our all-female team maintains a positive and inclusive work environment, earning us the title of Inc.’s Best Workplaces.

FEMALE FOUNDERS 250

Inc. Magazine

Our founder was recognized for forging communications partnerships with Fortune 5 companies, among names like Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton, Hailey Bieber and more.

TOP WOMEN IN PR

Our CEO & Founder was recognized for her impact on the public relations industry.

PRNEWS

Best overall pr event / experiential campaign (b2c)

PRNEWS

Our work with Paramount+ on their first brand experience for two years in a row earned us top prize in PRNEWS’ Experiential and Event PR Awards.

top agencies

Ragan’s PR Daily

Serves as a testament to our firm’s ability to set the bar for innovation and excellence, showcasing our ability to elevate brands, campaigns and client relationships.

Award of distinction

Communicator Awards

Our industry expertise in navigating our glow beverage client in their partnership with Kylie Jenner earned us a communicator award.

BEST PEOPLE IN U.S. EVENT INDUSTRY

Revered industry trade publication BizBash named our founder one of the Best People in the United States Event Industry.

BizBash

TOP 100 AGENCY ELITE

PRNEWS

Our innovative agency has landed us on this list of PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100.

TOP AGENCY

Listed among global agencies with employee counts in the thousands, we’re proud to be recognized as the go-to agency for top brands and companies when they are seeking global headlines.  

PR Daily

PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR

American Business Awards

As the only all-female firm to service Fortune 5 clients in the world, we are proud to have earned the recognition of Public Relations Agency of the Year and Silver Stevie Awards Winner.  

PLATINUM AWARD HONOREE

The firm’s humble beginnings and success with world-renowned clients have resulted in being names an honoree in PRNEWS’ Platinum Awards.

PRNEWS

PR NET 100

The PR Net

Our agency was honored in the preeminent list celebrating talent, innovation, and influence in the ever-evolving PR agency world.

PLATINUM winner

MarCom Awards

For two years in a row, our team has received Platinum honors for our strategic communication strategies with clients like Prime Video and Miss Universe.

MINORITY CERTIFIED

Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council

Our diverse team is proudly certified as a minority business by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council.

FORBES AGENCY COUNCIL

Forbes

Our executives are part of Forbes’ agency council, actively connecting with peers & journalists.

BEST PR FIRM IN LOS ANGELES AND
NEW YORK

Expertise

Proud to hold the titles of Best PR Firm in our hometown of Los Angeles, California and in our second home, New York City.

PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR

The Netty Awards

Our dedication to achieving outstanding results for our clients and the pursuit of excellence in our industry have earned us the title of PR Agency of the Year.

NEXTGEN HONOREE

The PR Net

Our innovative expertise and client work over the past few years have set us apart so much so that we have been named to The PR Net Next Gen Awards list.

EXPERT FORUM MEMBER

Newsweek

Because of our expertise in PR, events and communications, we’ve been handpicked as a member of Newsweek’s Expert Forum.