In the PR world, it’s all about connections. And what better place to make those connections than the Twitterverse?
So, on this #FF, we’re bringing you the public relations gurus you should be hanging out with online. If you’re in PR (or you want to be), follow these women to learn, be inspired, and keep your ear to the ground of what’s happening in the PR world.
1. @westlevyPR
The founder of West Levy PR (and a PR maven with serious Klout), New Yorker Heather West knows the fashion and entertainment PR world as well as she does the non-profit sphere. Follow for a great curation of industry articles from around the web.
The PR and Social Media guru and founder of Twitter industry chats #journchat and #commentz, Sarah Evans is definitely among of the big names you should know.
Cool Client: Macy’s “Path to Peace”
A must-follow if you’re still in school, Deidre Breakenridge is a professor who lets you ask all of your questions at #PRStudChat. She’s also the author of several great PR books, including PR 2.0 and Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.
Valerie's the other mind behind #PRStudChat, but you should also check her out at #HAPPO (Help a PR Pro Out), her movement to connect PR job seekers and employers. Follow for a great ongoing conversation of all things PR and social media.
5. @brooke
Meet Brooke Hammerling, the founder of @BrewPR, a firm for “amazingly cool companies in the tech space.” Her tweets are a mix of personal and professional, but her amazing client roster shows that she’s definitely someone to know.
Cool clients: Manilla, One Kings Lane
Yeah, she ran her car into a group of people in the Hamptons, but that’s old news. Lizzie has been and always will be a fixture on the NY PR scene.
Cool Clients: Britney Spears, Jay-Z
7. @prtini
The founder of @GebenComm, Heather Whaling works with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to startups to nonprofits. Join her for #pr20chat for convos about the intersection of PR and social media.
Authors and experts flock to “Media Strategist, Book Promotion Specialist, Branding Consultant, Thought Leader In Publicity, and Book Publicist” Annie Jennings to do their PR, and there’s tons you can learn from her about promoting your own clients.
9. @AKRPR
Thinking about the celebrity PR world? Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of Amanda K. Ruisi, the owner of an entertainment agency specializing in celebrity branding.
Cool Client: DJ Pauly D. You’ve got to admit he has a brand.
10. @AlisonBrodPR
“Chances are, you’ve read about one of our clients today,” says Alison Brod, but you’ve probably also heard of her. Crain's NY Business named her lifestyle PR and marketing agency the second best company to work for in all of New York.
Cool Clients: Mercedes, Piperlime, Godiva, Pucci, the list goes on.
11. @LuxuryPRGal
Christine Kirk is the CEO of Social Muse (and no, we’re not biased by the name), a social media and PR firm for luxury travel, restaurant, tech, and lifestyle brands. She’s also the founder of @luxchat—if you’re interested in the luxury industry, definitely join in.
Cool Client: Pinkberry
12. @missusP
Named one of the Top 10 CEOs who Tweet by AMEX (and one of the top 100 Most Powerful Women on Twitter by Hubspot), there’s tons to learn from entrepreneur/writer/marketer/designer Christine Perkett.
13. @dkny
“I'm your well-placed fashion source bringing you behind-the-scenes scoop from inside Donna Karan New York & DKNY and my life as a PR girl living in NY.” Enough said.
Recent Tweet: @dkny at least we have cashmere to swaddle ourselves in “@MissJennaB: I think the best thing to do in a freezing office is drink a smoothie.”
14. OscarPRGirl
If one luxury brand PR insider isn’t enough, well, here’s another definitely drool-worthy fashion follow. (You can also follow her on Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram.)
15. @thegarnercircle
Follow the incredibly inspiring Nicole Garner for an inside look at one of the country’s most rapidly growing PR firms.
Cool Clients: Jaguar, Porsche
16. @MissSuccess
Founder of NY lifestyle firm House of Success, Sakita Holley works with clients in the lifestyle realm: anything that lets customers “Live, Work, Play, Travel and Indulge.”
What others are saying: @akacharleswade: I think @MissSuccess said it best: Who's saying your name? Who's talking about you? Influencers or those that are influenced?
17. @heatherhuhman
We’ve mentioned Heather Huhman as an internship expert to follow on Twitter—check her out if you’re a job seeker, but her PR insights are definitely worth a follow, too.
18. @rachelakay
This “savvy communicatrix” runs her own PR firm, plus blogs and edits for communiKaytrix.com and socalprblog.com. But her best content comes in the form of funny, relevant tweets.
Recent Tweet: Was just called out privately for using the word "synergies" in a tweet. Sometimes it's just the only word that WORKS!
19. @ginidietrich
The founder of SpinSucks, a professional development platform for PR pros. CEO of an awesome Marketing Communications firm. Author. Speaker. Pretty much all-around PR guru. Follow now.
20. @PRjobs
If you’re currently job-hunting, recruiter Lindsay Olson is a must-follow. Keep close tabs on her feed for the hottest openings from her company, @Hoojobs, and around the web.