DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD – Before the pandemic left its nine soundstages empty, Blackhall Studios in Atlanta was bustling with production. Chairman and CEO Ryan Milsap said the place is currently a “ghost town,” but he’s optimistic that…
Challenge In 2016, developers announced the creation of Pinewood Forest, a 235-acre master-planned residential and mixed-use development located in Fayetteville, GA, adjacent to Pinewood Atlanta Studios. Envisioned as a haven for storytellers and creatives, the new…
Challenge McDonald’s USA engaged Cookerly to develop ongoing creative programs to reach new audiences and win customer hearts. Breakthrough Solutions Cookerly brought myriad paid, earned, shared and owned (PESO) innovations to the table. We connected mom…
Opportunity Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), the 105-year-old inventor of the check book, found its acquisition-driven business model to be unsustainable and set out to reimagine the company throughout 2019. A new CEO and leadership team transformed the…
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION – Through its #CurbsideCaring initiative, Mercedes-Benz USA is providing 7,000 meals to food insecure Atlanta residents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker is also supporting food delivery to these groups by…
Challenge TSYS, the global payment provider headquartered in Columbus, GA, felt its brand was “under recognized,” despite an outstanding 35-year record, and wanted to boost its profile as an industry leader. Breakthrough Solutions Cookerly jumped in…
Challenge With Atlanta’s best hotels vying for business in an extremely competitive market, the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta’s 73-story iconic landmark, could not coast on its reputation. Hotel management charged Cookerly to sharpen its edge and…
Opportunity NAPA AUTO PARTS, the nation’s top brand in the automotive aftermarket, transformed its “top stores” across the country with redesigned retail outlets, expanded inventory and family-fun grand reopening celebrations. They called on Cookerly to boost…
Opportunity While SunTrust was a respected regional brand for decades, the bank wanted to differentiate itself as a purpose-driven financial institution committed to Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being. Harnessing research and innovation, Cookerly crafted a…
Challenge When Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) opened its newest hospital near Atlanta in 2012, it needed to ramp up name recognition and awareness of its integrative team care approach to attract patients throughout a…
As vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman specializes in building and maintaining relationships with the media and has an excellent track record of landing significant placements in print and broadcast media including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Money Magazine.
As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.
As design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.
As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Matt helps organizations protect and advance their reputations and bottom lines through strategic communications programs. Using creativity, planning and flawless execution, he works with a team to deliver compelling public relations campaigns that produce results and support clients’ business objectives.