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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!

I book founders and experts on podcasts and secure media placements that drive visibility, authority, and inbound leads. As a seasoned, results-driven podcast booker and PR expert with 20+ years of experience, I’ve landed clients in Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, and booked 100+ podcast interviews, including 25 shows in 30 days for a single client. I focus on targeted outreach that results in real placements, not just pitches. As a publicist and brand strategist, I’ve led high-impact media campaigns that secure permanent placements across national and global print, digital, broadcast, podcast, and TV platforms. My clients have been featured in top-tier outlets, and I actively contribute to MSN while booking them on high-ranking podcasts across business, tech, health, and lifestyle. Recent and past placements include: -Forbes -USA Today -MSN -Miami Herald -US Weekly -OK! -Business Insider -Yahoo Finance -ThriveGlobal -Authority Magazine -Medium - + 600+ additional placements I also support with content coordination and backend execution to ensure placements turn into consistent visibility and growth. I handle strategy, outreach, and booking end-to-end so you can stay focused on your business while your visibility grows. I work with tools including Cision, Muck Rack, HARO, Qwoted, and SOS to deliver targeted, high-converting outreach. My clients choose me for guaranteed visibility, strategic thinking, clear communication, and reliable execution. I am U.S. based, globally connected with a base in Italy, and offer flexible engagement options, including hourly, retainer, and project-based work. 100% Job Success on Upwork with consistent 5-star client feedback. If you want consistent podcast bookings and real media placements, not just outreach, let’s talk.

Proven PR expert with the skills, relationships, and instincts to land real media coverage, build credibility, and drive results. I bring the strategy, storytelling, and persistence that make great PR unstoppable 🚀 My clients have appeared in high-impact media outlets like USA Today, Wired, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, Travel+Leisure, CNET, InStyle, PopSugar, PC Magazine, Forbes, Better Homes & Gardens, and The New York Times. Before becoming an independent practitioner I was Associate Vice President at one of the top-ranked PR agencies in the U.S. I also worked as a PR specialist at NASDAQ, and have experience working with companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500s, start-ups, and everything in-between. My services include: ✅ Placing articles in leading national media outlets and trade publications ✅ Developing strategic PR and media campaigns ✅ In-depth media research ✅ Press list development ✅ Press release writing and distribution ✅ Leveraging existing relationships with journalists ✅ Digital PR Upwork has awarded me with its 🌟TOP-RATED PLUS🌟 and 🌟EXPERT-VETTED🌟 designations, given to freelancers who have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance with a proven track record of success with high-value projects. Let's get started on your next PR campaign, you'll be in good hands!

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 strategic PR consultant with 25+ years experience, transforming communication challenges into impactful branding opportunities. My expertise spans Fortune 50s to emerging tech startups, consistently delivering high-value PR tactics to garner results. Key to communication is media relations. I'm an expert at transforming narrative into media gold. With decades of experience as a media relations strategist and first line "pitcher", I leverage my background as a network TV producer to create compelling stories that journalists can't resist. My unique insider perspective on what makes news has helped me secure thousands of high-impact placements across national and trade media outlets. I thrive on getting ink for tech startups poised to be the next unicorn, to big brand consumer launches- media relations is what I do! Core Competencies • Strategic Communications Planning – Developing comprehensive roadmaps that align PR • Media Relations – Securing Tier 1-3 placements through cultivated journalist relationships objectives with business goals • Crisis/Reputation Management – Protecting brand reputation during challenging situations • C-Suite Communications – Partnering with executives to amplify leadership messaging • Content Development – Crafting compelling narratives across multiple platforms • Thought Leadership – Positioning executives as industry authorities • Influencer Relations – Building authentic relationships with relevant voices • Award and Speaking Submissions – Securing recognition opportunities that enhance credibility • Product Launches – Orchestrating high-impact market introductions Media Placement Expertise I've consistently landed coverage in media outlets spanning everything from tier 1 B2C to targeted B2B including: • National Publications: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Wired, Good Housekeeping, Bloomberg, Time • Broadcast Media: CNN, "Today Show," "Good Morning America," NPR • Digital Publishers: MSN, Yahoo, BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Business Insider, CNET, Wirecutter, Digital Trends, • Trade & Specialty Media: TechCrunch, Canary Media, ZDNet, Techtarget, Datamation, IndustyDive, AdAge, Supermarket News, The Producer's Advantage My background as a network television producer shaped my approach to media relations. I understand storytelling from both sides of the pitch, giving me an edge in: • Crafting narratives with genuine news value • Packaging stories in media-ready formats • Targeting the right journalists with precision • Timing pitches for maximum impact Comprehensive Media Toolkit I maintain active accounts across all major media databases including Cision, ProfNet, Qwoted, MuckRack, Podchaser, and HARO, ensuring no opportunity goes unexplored. My comprehensive approach covers the complete media relations lifecycle: • Strategic story development • Compelling pitch creation • Targeted media outreach • Interview preparation • Coverage amplification • Relationship nurturing • Tracking & Reporting Client Success Stories I've elevated brand visibility for an impressive roster of clients including: • Technology Leaders: Amazon, Microsoft, FIDO Alliance, Domain Tools, Corestack • Consumer Brands: Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, 7-Eleven, Levi's, Land's End, Martha Stewart • Food & Beverage: Oregon Chai, INBev, Vitamin Water, Washington Apple Commission, National Honey Board, JackBe Grocer • Consumer Products: Denon/Marantz, Sonicare, Puracy, Phillips Water Bottles, PetLibro, SmartMi Viking Revolution • Tech Startup: Rover.com, Capitola, equalyz.ai, compliance.ai, Contract Wrangler, Alation • Healthcare: Optum, Willamette Dental, Aegis Living, eddi Health, Integral Senior Living • Emerging Climate Innovators: ZeroAvia, Swell Energy, Capture6 • Financial Services: Guidant Financial, SecureSave/Suze Orman, Steward Funding, Keyframe Capital • Entertainment & Publishing: Random House, Bantam Books, GenCon, Activision, Lucas Arts • Travel & Hospitality: Alaska Airlines, Expedia • Non Profit: Special Olympics, 9/11 Day, JDRF, Pancreatic Cancer Action Line Professional Philosophy I believe effective media relations is built on authenticity, strategic thinking, and genuine relationship building. My campaigns educate and excite media contacts while delivering measurable business results through increased visibility and thought leadership positioning. When you need someone who knows exactly which inbox needs your story and how to craft it for maximum impact, my producer's instinct and PR expertise deliver results that move the needle for your brand.

PR and communications consultant with 15+ years helping mission-driven organizations and bold brands get noticed. I craft messaging, secure top-tier media coverage, and coach leaders through high-stakes interviews and public moments. I’ve led communications for national nonprofits, public institutions, and advocacy campaigns—earning placements in The New York Times, CNBC, and CBS News. I specialize in: - Strategic communications planning - Media relations & press outreach - Messaging frameworks & brand voice - Op-ed writing & thought leadership - Internal communications & team coaching - Social media audits & content strategy I’ve built campaigns from scratch, led teams, and collaborated with grassroots organizers and C-suite execs alike. My freelance work is rooted in clarity, creativity, and results—whether you're launching a new initiative or navigating a reputational challenge. If you’re looking for a communications partner who brings strategy, polish, and impact—I’m your guy.