Holmes Report Names SKDKnickerbocker 2018 North America Public Affairs Agency of the Year
The Holmes Report has named SKDKnickerbocker its “2018 North America Public Affairs Agency of the Year.” The recognition follows SKDK’s win in 2015 and 2016, as well as its Global Public Affairs Agency of the Year award in 2016. These industry awards are among the highest recognitions for top PR agencies across the country, and […]
SKDK’s Danielle Moodie-Mills Named to ESSENCE’s 2018 Woke 100 Women
ESSENCE has named SKDK Vice President Danielle Moodie-Mills to its 2018 Woke 100 Women list, which recognizes women who are “proven change agents, shape-shifters and power players across the nation and beyond.” A full list of all honorees can be found here. Congratulations to Danielle and all of 2018’s honorees!
SKDKnickerbocker Expands New York City Office with Three Public Affairs Hires
Devon Puglia, Former NYC Comptroller Communications Director, Joins as a Vice President; Noah Gardy Joins as a Senior Associate; and Julien Martinez Starts as an Associate SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK), a nationally leading political, advertising and public affairs firm, today announced Devon Puglia, a veteran political and public relations expert who most recently served as communications director […]
Jonathan Fromowitz joins SKDKnickerbocker as Vice President
Long-time Political Strategist and Media Consultant Joins Political Team NEW YORK – Today, SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) announced that Jonathan Fromowitz, a top media and political strategist whose work includes AKPD Message & Media, Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and most recently serving as chief speechwriter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, has joined the firm […]
SKDKnickerbocker Wins 2018 REED Award for TV Spot
SKDKnickerbocker’s work was celebrated at this year’s annual REED Awards. The awards recognize excellence in political, grassroots and advocacy campaigns. SKDK won in the category of Best Television Ad for it’s work on the Nick Melvoin for School Board campaign TV spot “Talking Fast.” A full list of honorees can be found here. Congratulations to […]
SKDKnickerbocker Expands Reach with Promotions and New Hires
Leading Strategic Communications Firm Appoints Public Affairs Presidents, Promotes Five New Managing Directors and Expands Los Angeles Office SKDKnickerbocker, the nation’s leading strategic communications firm, today named Managing Director Jill Zuckman as President of Washington, D.C., public affairs and Managing Director Kerri Lyon as President of New York public affairs, promoted five new Managing Directors […]
Time’s Up
The New York Times profiled the launch of Time’s Up, describing the “ambitious, sprawling initiative to fight systemic sexual harassment in Hollywood and in blue-collar workplaces nationwide.” Called Time’s Up, the movement was announced on Monday with an impassioned pledge of support to working-class women in an open letter signed by hundreds of women in […]
Heather Wilson joins SKDKnickerbocker as Managing Director
LOS ANGELES – Today, SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) announced that Heather Wilson, a seasoned crisis management and strategic communications executive, will join the firm on January 3, 2018 as managing director. Heather will help lead the firm’s advocacy, corporate and crisis communications capabilities on the West Coast and nationwide. She has worked with a variety of industries, […]
SKDKnickerbocker Named on Observer’s PR Power 50
SKDKnickerbocker was named to the Observer’s 2017 PR Power 50, a list of the most influential PR agencies. The Observer recognized SKDK’s work around healthcare and reproductive rights, among other areas. SKDK’s full blurb, along with information on the other members of the list, can be found at the Observer.
SKDKnickerbocker Wins Two Awards at 53rd Annual PRism Awards
SKDKnickerbocker’s work this year was celebrated at the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter’s 2017 “PRism Awards.” The awards, which recognize “outstanding programs and materials created by public relations professionals who work in the Greater Los Angeles area,” were given in the “Video Programs | Government” category to SKDK’s work on the Nick […]