Stephen Michael Brown, Apr, Fellow Prsa Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Oversee integrated communications and marketing firm including service to corporate and consumer accounts across a variety of categories. Work with major clients such as Mercedes-Benz USA, McDonald’s USA, Cox Enterprises, DS Smith, KORE Wireless, Labrador US, NAPA Auto Parts, Simon Properties, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Atlanta Ballet, Pinewood/Trilith, Arkose Labs, Georgia Film Academy, Spice World, Truist Bank, Novelis, Hiscox, AGCO, HOA Brands and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Recent campaigns have involved the Super Bowl, the Oscars, The Kentucky Derby and the Olympics. Instrumental in "Greatness Lives Here" digital campaign and A-Class launch for Mercedes-Benz, launch of prototype stores for NAPA Auto Parts, onUp program for SunTrust/Truist, McDonald's launch of McDelivery with UberEATS. Recently hosted a roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) and the communications field with Axios.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Develop programs and manage initiatives to help organizations maintain and improve reputation and stay ahead in the paid - earned - owned - shared marketing communications environment. A few specialty offerings include media training for age of AI, interactive content development, brand journalism, speaker training and influencer activation. Georgia member of PRConsultants Group. Recent speaker for Social Media Week (virtual and mixed reality), NASPL (integrated communications), PRSA (entertainment industry), Social Chorus (employee engagement), The Arthur Blank Family Foundation (pivoting during crisis) and Troutman Pepper (issues management).

New York, Us

Managed a dynamic team of public relations, marketing and social media professionals as part of a global network. Focused on corporate, consumer products, retail, technology and healthcare accounts. Specialties included small business technology, the risk and fraud space, healthcare insurance, pharmaceuticals, logistics, transportation, business continuity, real estate, food and beverage, supermarket and organic food trends. Led media training programs for corporate, consumer, healthcare and nonprofit organizations. Managed crisis communications programs and social media campaigns for both B2B and B2C companies. Counsel on both external communications and internal communications activities for clients. Helped more than double office revenue. Clients included Sonic Drive-In, 3M, Smucker's, Margaritaville, Target, North American Properties Group, Pete and Gerry’s Organics, Coca-Cola, Popeye’s and Scientific Games.

Paris, Fr

Handled PR campaigns, media relations, social media, creative ideation and media training for variety of accounts such as Best Buy, The Home Depot, UPS, Randstad, AT&T and Coca-Cola. Managed McDonald's Southeastern work and InterfaceFLOR global campaigns. Managed $5 million consumer practice. Helped launch the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain technology. Launched the "Mission Zero Milestones" sustainability campaign across five continents.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Spearheaded internal and external communications at corporate post. Directed outreach to reporters and industry analysts, developing case studies, white papers and market intelligence. Developed full crisis and issues protocol and manuals for corporate and customer teams. Propelled Web traffic by 800% via innovative new website and corporate marketing program. Hiked revenue by $5 million, securing business with Yahoo!, UPS, Equifax, Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines. Lifted image through Brand Ambassadors community involvement and awards program. Generated USA Today, Inc., AdWeek, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine and Wall Street Journal coverage via Medialogue news bureau program. Winner of multiple awards for UPS press site. Credited in CGI animation project.

New York City, New York, Us

As part of $10 million public relations firm owned by international Omnicom Company, appointed Director, Technology Media Relations, facilitated media relations for key telecom, IT, manufacturing and supply chain accounts including AT&T/Cingular, IBM Aerospace and Oil & Petroleum Divisions, Scientific-Atlanta (Cisco), and Union Pacific, leading team of six. Directed media outreach, executive consulting and bylined articles. Established ATLas Media Accelerator intranet, increasing internal collaboration and communications. Instrumental to repositioning Scientific-Atlanta's cable set-top box via stories in leading media outlets including CNN and Wired as critical account team manager. Skillfully gained coverage on CNBC and Fortune Magazine for $1 million Union Pacific PR account. Led Clarus e-procurement software introduction, gaining placement in Top 5 accounting/CFO outlets. Earned Employee of the Month, National Silver Anvil and Phoenix Awards for critical campaigns.

Started career at $20 million advertising and public relations agency serving key Fortune 500 clients. Served accounts including South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism; Sands Resorts; BI-LO Supermarkets; Stevens Aviation; ScheerSports; East Coast Hockey League; Moovies Inc.; Belk; Lance Inc.; Dean Foods and Mayfield Dairy. Provided PR and copywriting for a variety of ad agency clients.