M18 Public Relations
Emily Penn is an experienced public relations professional currently serving as Associate Director at M18 Public Relations since March 2021, following their progression from Senior Account Executive to Account Executive. Prior to this role, Emily worked at Hawkins International Public Relations from June 2019 to February 2021, starting as an Assistant Account Executive and later as an Account Coordinator. Previous experience includes an internship at H&S where project contributions led to significant client budget increases, a Marketing Assistant role for author Karl Jacobs, and a public relations internship at JG Black Book focused on media pitching and press release drafting. Emily also gained editorial experience at Cape Cod Life Publications, producing and fact-checking feature articles. Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Strategic Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has furthered studies at Universidad Nebrija.
M18 Public Relations
M18 PR is a full-service public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate, and design. Headquartered in New York, with team members in Miami and Los Angeles, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. From award-winning hotels to city-defining real estate projects, large-scale masterplans to destination retreats, the company represents projects created by the most celebrated developers, architects, and hoteliers in the world.