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Shana Rosenthal

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I'm a public relations and media communications professional based in Chicago with a track record of turning brand stories into earned media and meaningful conversations.

About

I’m a public relations and media communications professional based in Chicago with a track record of turning brand stories into earned media and meaningful conversations. As a public relations professional, I’ve supported brands across a variety of industries including foodservice, consumer technology, sports, entertainment, financial services, and manufacturing to create buzz through data-centric reports, product launches, thought leadership, CSR initiatives, consumer activations, and grand openings.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • PortugueseIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Consumer Goods
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 4 roles

Consumer Communications Specialist · Vivid SeatsOct 2025 – Oct 2025 · 1 mo

Developed national and local media relations strategies that boosted consumer coverage 160% YoY by leveraging brand data and surveys; managed cross-functional campaigns with Creative, SEO, Data, Social, Policy, Partnerships, and Legal teams to support brand differentiation; produced press materials, pitches, newsletters, blogs, social copy, and video scripts; collaborated with Policy on crisis statements and nonprofit partnerships; conducted media trainings for executives; established a coverage reporting system; managed timely inbound inquiries and fostered relationships with key lifestyle journalists.

Senior Media Relations Specialist · Airfoil GroupMay 2023 – May 2023 · 1 mo

Managed media relations campaigns for B2B/B2C tech brand and startup clients spanning consumer electronics and manufacturing; assisted in new business proposals; led product launches including Unistellar’s eQuinox 2 telescope at CES with 80+ placements and 500B UVM across TechCrunch, Wired, Forbes, etc.

Public Relations Consultant · Self-Employed - FreelanceJun 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Crafted media relations strategies for clients across retail, F&B, development, foodservice, homeservice, consumer technology, financial planning, and legal services; secured national and local coverage across CNN online, Travel + Leisure, Kiplinger, Business Insider, Southern Living, and more; drafted press releases, op-eds, media alerts, pitches, Q&As, and briefing documents.

Assistant Account Executive / Account Executive / Senior Account Executive · Fish ConsultingJan 2019 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Education

Double B.S. in Media Communication Studies and Political Science · Florida State University2014 – 2017

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