Brendan Kownacki

Implemented digital communications campaigns for health, science, and wellness clients; Wrote social media policies, training guides & communications primers for pharmaceutical clients

Kownacki Media is a full-service production & strategy firm that works to create compelling narratives using visual and interactive media and distributes and places that content in the marketplace to entertain, educate, engage, and motivate audiences. Our team manages and implements the editorial and technical aspects of using video, audio and photo content to reach communication goals. Past and Current Clients Include: Media Organizations – Amazon, Disney, Paramount, CBS, Universal, Warner Bros, Olympic Channel Trade Associations – Motion Picture Association, The Recording Industry Association of America, Society of Human Resource Management, Partnership for a Healthier America, US Telecom, Global Brands – MGM, Hilton, Uber, SoulCycle, The George W. Bush Presidential Center, Patagonia Academic Organizations – Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Tufts, George Washington University, UCLA, NYU, Georgetown, American University, University of Michigan, CUNY: Hunter College, Clemson, Auburn Government Agencies – City Government of New York, City Government of DC, LA County Department of Mental Health, US Department of State, US Department of Justice, US Department of Health & Human Services, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health Relevant experience includes: -Lead content and digital promotion efforts for the LA County Department of Mental Health “We Rise” education & awareness campaign – using art and culture to break stigma around mental health -Served as staff photographer & videographer for The Invictus Games in Orlando and Toronto -Created content as part of a western media delegation to support Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Olympics -Produced reunion content with the cast of The West Wing to support Veterans advocacy -Directed and produced live broadcasts and video projects about food policy, arms control, criminal justice reform, electronic privacy, copyright protections, education access, civil rights, scientific research, and voting -Worked with Heads of State, actors, musicians and CEOs to produce photo and video content

Processed leads, followed up on cold case tips, and pursued information to solve cases; Created social media presence for the show to crowdsource tips for cases; Produced content as part of AMW’s law enforcement tribute segments and case profiles