Gelia
Bob Chase has a diverse work experience spanning across different industries. Bob started their career as an announcer for radio stations WMNS-AM/WBJZ-FM and WHDL-AM/WOLN-FM. Bob then worked as an account coordinator at Wolf Carr Public Relations and as an account executive at Carr Marketing Communications, where they piloted public relations campaigns for various clients. Bob later became the venue media manager for the Special Olympics World Games '99, where they orchestrated media relations for the golf venue. Bob then joined SouthPeak Interactive as a senior media relations specialist, responsible for building the public relations function and managing a PR budget. Bob also worked at SAS as a public relations program manager, leading global PR campaigns and launching a strategic PR campaign for the company's life sciences business. Bob served as the president of the Pendleton Athletic Booster Association, coordinating a team of volunteers and supporting youth sports organizations. Currently, Bob is the director of public relations at Gelia, leading the PR function for a global marketing agency and providing strategic PR counsel for clients in various industries.
Bob Chase earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from St. Bonaventure University in 1989. Bob later attended The Ohio State University from 1989 to 1990, where they received a Master of Arts degree in Journalism.
Gelia
Gelia has an average client tenure of 23 years. That’s not a typo. Why do our clients stick with us? Because we continually evolve our services to match what they’re up against. It’s always been about growing leads and sales, but the obstacles to achievement are ever-changing. What does that look like today? Clients face disruption like never before: vetting and integrating new marketing technologies; filling more channels with more content, without more resources; managing the competing interests of building their brand and generating leads. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them through this gauntlet. Keeping our eyes on the mega trends, uncomplicating the next complex solution, and delivering on the C-Suite’s vision; all while supporting the day-to-day execution that must get done. At Gelia, we go beyond what most agencies are able or willing to do in order to help clients succeed. That means delivering a marcom plan that focuses on strategic and creative vision, while navigating the right mix of martech solutions to execute it. And, just as importantly, reporting attributable metrics in terms each stakeholder group will appreciate.