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WARNING: Past performance is not indicative of future results. I cannot guarantee media coverage of your business, organization, or cause. With that said, I’ve arranged media coverage of Taylor Swift’s casket (google it for more info); a restaurant’s $615,000 lawsuit against New York City (also easily found on google); and a barber who moonlights as a salami maker (yep, also on google). Since 2020, I’ve arranged over 200 earned media placements in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe (including two front page stories), the New York Post, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, INSIDER, CNN, MSNBC, New York Magazine, Slate, A/V Club, NBC Nightly News, Fast Company, and dozens of other top-tier publications and outlets. DM me to have a 15 minute conversation about getting PR for your business - or better yet book a 30 minute consultation!

I am a PR and social media expert and founder of Elkordy Global Strategies. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in both journalism and public relations, helping more than 800 startups, growth-stage companies, nonprofits, government agencies, e-commerce brands, books, and thought leaders raise their visibility, build credibility, and grow their brands. What makes Elkordy Global Strategies different is that we're part newsroom, part PR agency. More than half of our team are former journalists, and I still produce a daily national television news show. We understand what reporters, producers, and editors are looking for because we've been on the other side of the pitch. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, personal brands, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and executives across nearly every industry. Whether you're launching a company, building your personal brand, securing media coverage, navigating a crisis, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, we know how to get your story in front of the right audience. Our clients have been featured in Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, NewsNation, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, ABC News, Good Morning America, TODAY, USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC, Sky News, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Hill, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Al Jazeera, CNN Español, CGTN, Voice of America, and hundreds of other national, international, broadcast, print, and digital media outlets. What can we do for you? We're a one-stop PR shop. We help clients with: • Earned media outreach and media relations • Thought leadership and executive positioning • Personal branding and executive visibility • Social media strategy and management • Content creation and content marketing • Podcast production and guest booking • Speaking opportunities and conference placements • Crisis communications and reputation management • Digital media strategy and execution • Product launches and campaign development • Strategic communications planning and messaging Additional credentials include being a TEDx speaker, a City & State 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2026 recipient of City & State's Unsung Heroes Award. Elkordy Global Strategies was recognized by PRNEWS as one of the Top PR Firms of 2025, and I have been a featured speaker at DC Startup Week multiple times. I hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in Communications and Public Relations from Georgetown University, and most recently completed a Master's degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). If you're looking for a team that understands both the media and business sides of communications, we'd love to help!

Seasoned PR Pro with over 20 years of expertise in public relations, publicity, media relations, and communications. All-rounder with solid PR and Publicity experience with in-house departments, external PR agencies, employee/ freelancer/contractor roles. Solid expertise across Business, Tech, Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, ECommerce, Start Ups, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Health & Wellness and Generalist industry sectors. Podcasts and Digital PR a specialty! Self-motivated driven to results.

I work with founders and executives who are ready to be seen in the right places. My clients have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider. I also secure podcast bookings and speaking engagements for executives who want visibility beyond traditional press. My background spans Morgan Stanley, Citi, and NBC Universal. I understand how media works from both sides and I know what editors and producers actually want. I work with a small number of clients at a time. If you're serious about building your public profile, let's talk.

Are you an industry expert, thought leader, or author with a groundbreaking idea or a company ready to launch the next big product? I’m an award-winning public relations professional based in NYC with over 20 years of experience representing some of the world’s most recognized brands, companies, and non-profits. From print to podcasts, I pitch it all! My track record of success includes Today, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Newsday, US News & World Report, People, Reader’s Digest, WebMD, SiriusXM, Mad Money, FOX & Friends, CNN, Good Day New York, Good Day LA, Access Hollywood, SheKnows.com, ABCNews.com and much more. Hire me and you’ll get: • A Dedicated Media Strategist: Your personal advocate, working tirelessly to champion your cause to the media. • Tailored Pitches: Crafted with precision to resonate with your target audience and capture the attention of the right outlets. • Curated Media Lists: Comprehensive coverage with media lists spanning both national and local platforms, ensuring your message reaches the ideal audience. • Expert Coaching: Pre- and post-interview guidance to help you shine in every interaction, maximizing your impact. Happy to schedule to discuss how to amplify your story and get you the recognition you deserve!

I’m a four-time Emmy Award–winning former television producer turned public relations expert with over 15 years of experience, based in New York City, the media capital of the world. I specialize in securing earned media placements for clients across the U.S. and internationally, including national and local television, podcasts, radio, digital magazines, print publications, and B2B trade outlets. As a seasoned PR specialist, talent executive and media booker, I work closely with top news, business, and lifestyle outlets, overseeing media strategy, influencer partnerships, and celebrity seeding for CPG brands. I also handle talent booking for one of the largest lifestyle media companies in the country. My relationships with leading journalists, producers, and editors give my clients a competitive edge—because in PR, relationships are everything. What I Do I partner with high-profile individuals, consumer brands, startups, large corporations, agencies, and nonprofits to design and execute strategic media campaigns that amplify visibility and drive results. My work includes: Public Relations Campaigns – Earned media strategy, proactive and reactive pitching, and press management Media Outreach & Bookings – Television, print, podcast, and digital placements across major outlets Creative Strategy Consulting – Story development, messaging refinement, and campaign planning Influencer & Celebrity Seeding – Connecting CPG and lifestyle brands with top creators for authentic engagement Every client is unique—no campaign or SOW is cookie-cutter. I consult with clients to define goals, develop a clear vision, establish a strategy, and execute with precision. Results & Highlights Beauty Brand PR & Content Production: Managed media and content strategy for an innovative beauty brand sold at Costco, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and more—earning national morning show segments and major magazine features. E-commerce Success: Collaborated with Amazon brands on affiliate placements and influencer seeding, driving a 180% year-over-year increase in sales. Expert & Author Bookings: Secured national news and talk show appearances for authors and experts on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC News, ABC News, Access Hollywood, and more. Business Leadership Coverage: Placed CEOs and founders on major business networks, including Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and Nasdaq. Mega Influencer Management: Handled media requests and bookings for influencers with 20M+ followers, resulting in placements on Today and Good Morning America. Television Production: Created and produced an original business series centered on female founders, earning two Emmy Awards for Lifestyle Programming. Podcast Production: Produced and booked guests for a top-ranked interview podcast for a tech platform with over 60 million users (Top 1% of CEO podcasts). Book Launch Consulting: Guided a physician through her book launch—connecting her with a literary agent and ghostwriter, leading to a national publishing deal and #1 Amazon bestseller status. I’ve placed clients across major outlets, including Fox News, CNN, CNBC, ABC, NBC, NewsNation, Bloomberg, Inside Edition, Access Hollywood, The Tamron Hall Show, GMA, The New York Times, The Strategist, USA Today, Vogue, TechCrunch, People, Refinery29, and Eater. Let’s Connect Whether you’re launching a new product, growing your brand, or elevating your media presence, I’d love to help you tell your story. 📩 Let’s schedule a time to discuss your media goals and how I can help your brand stand out, grow, and win in today’s competitive media landscape.