Hi there! I'm Jordan Rogers, a public relations and communications professional with 14+ years of experience guiding internal and external communications, media relations, and brand storytelling across gaming, retail, tech, and professional services. I love turning complex ideas into compelling narratives and building strong media relationships that translate into earned placements and real business results. Today I lead public relations at Akhia Communications and co-run GGPR Esports, where I build campaigns, manage national accounts, and develop sponsor partnerships that generate impressions in the hundreds of millions. I enjoy mentoring teams, crafting integrated strategies, and creating opportunities for brands to shine across traditional and digital media.

Jordan Rogers

Hi there! I'm Jordan Rogers, a public relations and communications professional with 14+ years of experience guiding internal and external communications, media relations, and brand storytelling across gaming, retail, tech, and professional services. I love turning complex ideas into compelling narratives and building strong media relationships that translate into earned placements and real business results. Today I lead public relations at Akhia Communications and co-run GGPR Esports, where I build campaigns, manage national accounts, and develop sponsor partnerships that generate impressions in the hundreds of millions. I enjoy mentoring teams, crafting integrated strategies, and creating opportunities for brands to shine across traditional and digital media.

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Hi there! I’m Jordan Rogers, a public relations and communications professional with 14+ years of experience guiding internal and external communications, media relations, and brand storytelling across gaming, retail, tech, and professional services. I love turning complex ideas into compelling narratives and building strong media relationships that translate into earned placements and real business results.

Today I lead public relations at Akhia Communications and co-run GGPR Esports, where I build campaigns, manage national accounts, and develop sponsor partnerships that generate impressions in the hundreds of millions. I enjoy mentoring teams, crafting integrated strategies, and creating opportunities for brands to shine across traditional and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Account Director at Akhia Communications
March 1, 2023 - Present
Managed Krylon’s 2025 Color of the Year marketing campaign, delivering over 1.4 billion impressions; planned and executed Purdy’s 2025 100th Anniversary Campaign with 300M+ impressions (launched May 2025); managed Sherwin Williams Email Marketing Program, increasing revenue by $152k YoY; oversaw PR outreach and story development for 6-8 clients; maintained media relationships; led a team of 3-5 members per client; organized media events including Color of the Year for Sherwin Williams brands; managed national accounts and oversaw all account representatives; built and executed media outreach and digital marketing strategies; developed storylines and wrote byline articles, editorials, and news releases resulting in earned media placements.
Senior Account Director at INK Inc. PR
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Managed national accounts and oversaw account representatives; built and executed media outreach and digital marketing strategies; achieved pay-for-performance sales goals via earned media; trained executives on media relations and on-camera tactics; handled on-camera interviews; managed health & wellness client initiatives; maintained media relationships; led 3-5 member client teams; organized media events in New York and Los Angeles resulting in direct media placements; developed SXSW panel plan for 2023; wrote and produced bylines, opinion editorials, and news releases for earned media placements.
Public Relations Coordinator at Trozzolo Communications
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Executed PR campaigns for law firms and legal technology companies; built media outreach and digital marketing strategies and influencer relations; developed storylines and wrote bylines, opinion editorials and news releases; collaborated with paid marketing to negotiate GEHA partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs; created a partnership plan for an annual fashion show in Kansas City, working with local influencers and celebrities.
Co-Owner, CEO & Director of Public Relations at GGPR Esports
November 1, 2018 - Present
Co-founded esports PR agency; executed public relations campaigns for esports teams; built media outreach and digital marketing strategies; developed Sponsor and Partnership plans; secured three partnerships in first season; identified esports apparel/gear partner to open an ecommerce store; recruited influencers and content creators to increase organization awareness.
Account Manager – Public Relations and Influencer Relations at Barkley / Crossroads PR
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Successfully executed PR campaigns resulting in PRSA PRISM Awards; managed NYC press events for national fashion and retail clients; led the Dice Hack It influencer campaign with notable creators; activated Tomb Raider launch campaigns; developed and managed influencer programs with 100+ creators; planned Komen Walk for the Cure across two locations; crafted storylines and wrote bylines and news releases; collaborated with integrated teams on annual plans.
Account Director at INK Inc. PR
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Managed national accounts and oversaw all account representatives; built and executed media outreach and digital marketing strategies; met pay-for-performance sales goals by earning media.
Account Executive at INK Inc. PR
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016
Built media lists, identified editorial opportunities, and pursued story angles; sent weekly pitch tips to media Reps and brand management; developed and wrote byline articles, opinion editorials, and news releases; Garnered media coverage for clients across various storylines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations at Kansas State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Professional Services, Retail