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.

Shana Rosenthal

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Consumer Communications Specialist at Vivid Seats
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
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.
Public Relations Consultant at Self-Employed - Freelance
June 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
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.
Senior Media Relations Specialist at Airfoil Group
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
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.
Assistant Account Executive / Account Executive / Senior Account Executive at Fish Consulting
January 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Drove national consumer and business/thought leadership campaigns for franchising clients; developed proactive story angles to secure national, broadcast, trade, and local coverage as well as podcasts and influencer coordination; resulting in 300% YoY increase in media placements; coordinated speaking opportunities, conferences, and awards; conducted media training for executives; contributed to Dunkin’s 2020 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking.

Education

Double B.S. in Media Communication Studies and Political Science at Florida State University
July 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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