Reviews

“I worked closely with Matt for eight years. His technical skills as a PR pro, his great smarts and people skills impressed the toughest audience of all: the 100-plus public relations agencies which were members of the PR Council.”

Dave Senay, former CEO, FleishmanHillard

“Matt struck a rare balance at the PR Council, as the consummate association executive who managed to keep both feet firmly planted in the industry that he served, with razor sharp skills and remarkably enduring passion. That ‘insider-outsider’ experience now makes for a potent blend that Shaw PR clients can benefit greatly from.”

Rob Bratskeir, EVP, Creative Director, 360 Public Relations

“I got to know Matt while serving on the Board for the PR Council. If you’ve ever had the ‘pleasure’ of supporting communications for an industry advocacy group then you know it’s not a job for the squeamish. The fact that Matt could keep me happy while at the same time serving the diverse membership says a lot about his diplomatic skills. I also appreciated Matt’s work in crafting outward-looking stories that raised the Council’s media profile.”

Lou Hoffman, CEO, the Hoffman Agency

“Matt and I worked closely for nearly 13 years on all aspects of the PR Council’s industry advocacy. Matt excelled when it came to running many of the association’s key areas, including member engagement, marketplace analytics, industry conferences, social media and media relations and thought leadership. He is an exceptional writer who always put the member’s – and the industry’s – needs first.”

Kathy Cripps, former President, PR Council

“I’ve been privileged to work with Matt for more than a decade. During his tenure at the PR Council, which he helped to grow and thrive as a powerful advocacy group for the PR discipline, I found him to be highly collaborative and resourceful, providing sound strategic counsel and helpful insights for our agency and so many others across the country. His deep understanding and knowledge of marketing communications and its shifting dynamics would make him a valued partner to any business or agency.”

Bryan Harris, COO, Taylor

“Matt has has a front row seat to the PR industry’s recent evolution and has been a great source of insight and advice. He also helped boost the entire profession by providing strong content and storytelling.”

Scott Chaikin, Executive Chairman, Dix & Eaton