5W Public Relations
Chris Thatcher is the VP of the Technology Practice at 5W Public Relations. Prior to this, Chris worked as an Account Coordinator at G.S. Schwartz & Co from June 2008 to October 2009 where they were responsible for securing press coverage, developing social media campaigns, and acting as a liaison between reporters and clients. Chris has also organized and handled media relations for events such as the American International Toy Fair and Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. In addition to this, Chris has also draft press materials, generated editorial calendars and media lists, monitored media placements and related news for clients, created publicity books and monthly activity reports. Some of Chris' notable clients have included the Toy Industry Association, GemEx Systems, Sharpe Partners, Kaufman Sage Realty, USVI Research and Technology Park, TheOnlineMom.com, DuplicatePoker.com, FashionFantasyGame.com, Visible World, Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, Quigley Pharma, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies, 10VOX Entertainment.
Chris Thatcher graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a degree in public relations. Chris then went on to work in communications for a public relations firm.
They work with Amanda Garland - VP, Technology Practice, Sarah Shaev - AVP, Technology Practice, and Rob Ford - SVP, Corporate. Chris Thatcher reports to Matthew Caiola, Co-CEO.
5W Public Relations
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Named 2020 PR Agency of the Year by the American Business Awards, 5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With offices in New York City and Miami, 5WPR has 275 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology, Travel & Hospitality, Home & Housewares); B2B (Corporate Communications, Technology, Reputation Management, CSR, Sustainability Communications); Digital Media (Social Media, SEO and Graphic Design), Public Affairs; Government Relations; and Crisis Communications. 5W's team of experts bring leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communications. The firm was founded in 2003 and has received numerous industry accolades including PR Agency of the Year, Digital/Social Media Campaign of the Year, PR Executive of the Year, Product Launch of the Year, Business to Business Program of the Year and others.