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3E PR Social Media Manager, Katy Smith, was inducted into the NJ Ad Club’s 2025 Marketing Mavericks Under 40! Katy possesses a variety of skills and traits that make her a standout social media manager, but has also demonstrated tremendous personal drive and determination to take our social media content to another level and it is being recognized by both clients and prospects.

Katy was nominated by 3E PR Executive Vice President, Megan Redzia, who highlighted these standout traits and qualities as to why Katy is one of our state’s top creative social media professionals:

Passion – she has a genuine desire to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and determine how to leverage them to create successful social media strategies.

Adaptability – not many industries move and change as frequently as social media. Katy adapts to new trends and challenges with a smile on her face and a glimmer of determination in her eye.

Communication – Katy manages the social media for organizations (regional and national) that require her to interface with their internal marketing teams, as well as leadership. She excels in learning how each of those teams prefer to be communicated with and adapts her style accordingly.

Creativity – Katy is able to understand a client’s strategic goals and objectives and then develop creative ways to help achieve them by engaging their target audiences.

Organization – All of our clients require different ways of managing content calendars and submitting items for approval. Katy does a terrific job of determining these protocols and helping to implement them so nothing falls between the cracks.

Congratulations to Katy and all of this year’s Marketing Mavericks! To learn more about Katy, visit her bio on our Team page.

3E Public Relations, an award-winning public relations, social media and content development agency based in New Jersey, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Top PR Agencies for 2024. To highlight the U.S. agencies that are the most recommended in their sector or specialization, Newsweek partnered with Statista to release the inaugural list of America’s Best PR Agencies.

According to Newsweek’s methodology behind the ranking, “Effective public relations and communications are indispensable for companies, serving multifaceted purposes. They actively sculpt and uphold a company’s reputation, bolster awareness surrounding its offerings, and crucially, navigate crises or negative publicity to safeguard public trust. In the United States, several agencies cater to these specific needs, offering a diverse range of services. This list is intended to serve as a guide for the industry to highlight the agencies that are most recommended in the respective industry or specialization.”

The final list of 150 agencies is based on a survey of PR agency employees and owners as well as people who work in the PR, communications or marketing department of an American company. Client sectors analyzed include areas of practice like consumer goods, health care, and industrial and manufacturing services. The specializations focus on services such as consumer relations, event planning, and media strategy.

According to the Newsweek and Statista ranking system, 3E Public Relations received a four-star ranking for its work in the Consumer Relations & Product Communication category and is the only New Jersey public relations agency recognized for this specialization.

“Being recognized by Newsweek and nominated by our peers for our commitment to exceptional results is humbling and rewarding, said Patrick Brightman, President & CEO of 3E Public Relations. “The best part is we achieved this award by doing things our own way – working together as a team who truly cares about one another for clients who see us as valuable partners.”

3E Public Relations has a rich history as a leading public relations, social media, and content firm with roots in New Jersey, but branches that extend all over the world. For 30+ years, 3E Public Relations has been helping companies ranging from global brands to local startups raise awareness and connect with their target audiences.

To learn more about Newsweek’s America’s Best Public Relations Agencies, read the full ranking announcement.

The 3E Public Relations team was honored to receive five Jersey Awards from the NJ Ad Club at their annual gala which took place on Wednesday, September 20. Hundreds of talented marketing, advertising, public relations and social media professionals gathered at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ to celebrate the best strategies implemented in the Garden State in 2022.

3E Public Relations was recognized with the following awards for campaigns implemented on behalf of our clients:

• First Place – User-Generated Content for Westfield Garden State Plaza’s Restaurant Week
• First Place – Public Relations Launch for Frutero
• Second Place – Public Relations Campaign (3 or More Elements) for Baker Street Behavioral Health
• Second Place – Public Relations Feature Media Placement for Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey
• Certificate of Excellence – Public Relations Media Relations (Consumer) for Westfield Garden State Plaza

Thank you to all of our clients for partnering with us on these award-winning strategies! Congratulations to all of the Jersey Award winners. It was great seeing so many familiar industry faces in one room!

3E Public Relations, a public relations, social media and content development agency, proudly announces it ranked #4660 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“This recognition is a significant milestone for our agency and is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to building long-term client relationships through personalized service and quality results,” said Patrick Brightman, President and CEO of 3E Public Relations. “This achievement further motivates us to continue developing public relations, social media and content programs that address the unique challenges and goals of the companies we represent.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that it requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

3E Public Relations has been helping companies ranging from global brands to startups impact their target audiences and achieve their business goals for over 30 years. Through an integration of earned, paid and owned communications tactics, the 3E Public Relations team educates and engages its clients’ audiences by entertaining them at multiple touchpoints. The agency’s dedication to building long-term, trusting relationships with clients has resulted in an above average client retention rate of over 13 years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

3E PR Senior Account Executive, Matthew Singh, was recognized as one of  NJ Ad Club’s 2023 Jersey’s Best. These annual awards honor rising stars in our community who are under the age of 40 and making a significant impact in the public relations, marketing and advertising industry. Matthew was nominated by 3E PR Executive Vice President, Megan Redzia, who had this to say about why Matt is one of our state’s top emerging professionals:

“Matt lights up any room he walks into with his optimism, enthusiasm and sense of humor. From creativity to honesty, Matt possesses all the communications skills that help a public relations specialist excel and earn a client’s trust. He is fueled by a drive to secure media coverage for his clients and the result is an ongoing flow of top-tier placements. More importantly, Matt takes great pleasure in helping to support and grow his team. He has greatly contributed to our agency culture with fresh ideas and the occasional reminder to have some fun with what we do. We’re thrilled to have him at 3E Public Relations and we look forward to seeing him continue to shine.”

Congratulations to Matthew and all of this year’s Jersey’s Best winners! To learn more about Matthew, visit his bio on our Team Page.

One of the things we love the most about public relations agency life is the opportunity it gives us to learn about a variety of different organizations and support some incredible causes. For the past four years, 3E PR has served on the planning committee for the Behind the Seams fashion show that benefits Eva’s Village. Led by 3E PR Executive Vice President Megan Redzia, our team worked to help promote this event through media outreach and social media to drive attendance and sponsorships.  

The 13th annual Behind the Seams took place at Bottagra Restaurant on Wednesday, May 17 and attracted over 250 guests. Through the ticket sales, sponsorships, and silent and live auctions, the event raised over $230,000. The proceeds from Behind the Seams are crucial in helping Eva’s Village provide care and support to individuals struggling with hunger, homelessness, substance use disorders and mental health issues.

Guests at Behind the Seams enjoyed a lavish cocktail hour, gourmet food and beverage stations, silent and live auctions, and a tented runway show featuring 2023 spring and summer styles by two clothing boutiques with long-standing roots in New Jersey – Sal Lauretta for Men and Boutique 811.  

To learn more about Eva’s Village and Behind the Seams, visit https://www.evasvillage.org.