Fresh thinking and innovation in the digital age: It’s what Josh infuses into every facet of Day One’s business as CEO. Recognizing a need for an agency that not only takes on a client’s challenge, but also thoroughly obsesses over it, Josh co-founded Day One.Josh is a communications strategist and digital media authority with extensive experience shaping marketing communications programs for some of the world’s leading brands. He has a unique ability to translate a brand’s story across multiple platforms, sparking consumer engagement and business results.Under Josh’s leadership, Day One’s creativity and fresh thinking has attracted some of the world’s foremost brands including American Express, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Nike, Comcast, Abercrombie & Fitch, Motorola and Ferrara. In 2018, the Holmes Report named Day One 'Small Agency of the Year' and in 2016, ‘New Agency of the Year.’At Day One, Josh relentlessly pursues new ways for brands to connect to audiences in an ever-evolving media landscape. Josh injects his passion for creativity and his keen ability to generate ideas that connect with a specific target audience into every client assignment. Prior to founding Day One, Josh spent 12 years at New York-based PR agency M Booth, where he established and led the award-winning digital practice, helping the agency and its clients transition into the digital world. Josh began his career in the New York interactive office of Boston-based PR and marketing agency Cone, Inc.A PR News “15 to Watch Hot List” honoree, Josh’s industry accolades are extensive and include distinctions from PR Week, Holmes Report, Bulldog Reporter and the MARCOM Awards. Josh received a B.A. in communications from the University of Pennsylvania.For more information: www.D1A.com

The Board of Advisors to the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations (CPR) is comprised of more than 30 corporate and agency leaders from some of the world’s top companies and firms. Our advisors work with the Center year-round — and meet at Annenberg twice annually — to help further our mission of connecting students and academics with the PR industry. The Board is led by CPR Director and Golin Chairman Fred Cook, professor of Professional Practice at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

With a mission of helping agency leaders work smarter to grow valuable agencies, The PR Council is the only U.S.-based association dedicated to agencies with public relations offerings. Our Members include 125+ of the country’s premier global, mid-size, regional and specialty firms across every discipline and practice area. While many provide fully integrated marketing services to clients, all lean in on the value of earned media – it is at the core of what our agencies do.

Founded and direct the agency's digital and social media practice, FirstWord Digital. Lead integrated strategic communications programs for power brands ranging from premium wine and spirits to travel, digital and consumer packaged goods. Substantial experience developing and executing influencer and word of mouth marketing campaigns. Oversee training and education of agency staff and clients. Client experience includes: **Wine & Spirits: Krug Champagne, The Macallan and Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, The Famous Grouse, Kahlua, Brugal Rum, NOLET'S Finest Gins, HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur, Champagnes Charles and Piper-Heidsieck, Masi Agricola, Cointreau, Louis XIII de Remy Martin; Gran Centenario Tequila, Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines**Travel: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, MGM MIRAGE, Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City, easyCruise, Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Travelzoo, Inc., RoomKey**Consumer: American Express, Zynga, Foursquare, OpenTable, Unilever: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Country Crock, Take Control, Ben & Jerry's, Vaseline, Suave, Degree; Ronzoni, Better Homes and Gardens, JCPenney, Evenflo, Ameda, ApartmentGuide.com, Rent.com

Worked across consumer and interactive groups on brands including Dunkin' Donuts, Jiffy Lube, ZainyBrainy.com, SmartMoney.com, StarMedia