ATLANTA – August 1, 2024 – Cookerly Public Relations, an Atlanta-based public relations and marketing agency, announced that it has been recognized by Forbes and Newsweek as one of America’s Best Public Relations Agencies. These honors come on the heels of significant regional and national recognition by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The organization’s Georgia chapter honored Cookerly with multiple Phoenix Awards, and PRSA’s national governing body accorded the agency a Silver Anvil, the industry’s equivalent of an Oscar.
Newsweek and Forbes Accolades
Cookerly was honored by Newsweek as one of the 150 Best Public Relations Firms in America in an inaugural 2024 report on the growing $100 billion+ industry. Cookerly was lauded for expertise in crisis, issues and change communication.
Cookerly was honored as a five-star agency on the Forbes “America’s Best PR Agencies” list. To develop this list, Statista surveyed more than 12,700 experts and 20,500 customers who nominated more than 5,000 firms.
Georgia PRSA Awards
Cookerly PR picked up nine prizes at the 2023 PRSA Awards Celebration including top Phoenix Awards honors in respective categories for public relations and marketing programs for Kaiser Permanente, Teton Raptor Center, City of Hope and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. This year’s historic affordable housing campaign was one of three Best in Show nominees. The firm secured Awards of Excellence for Simon Properties’ Phipps Plaza, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Film Academy, HOA Brands and YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta.
“It has been a banner year for our firm with national accolades for our agency itself and its major campaigns for top global brands, plus we have won in Georgia for programs and projects that help our clients achieve business results,” said Stephen Brown, president of Cookerly. “The creativity and endurance of our work is a tribute to an amazing team and to client collaborators who entrust their brands with us.”
National PRSA Silver Anvil for corporate social responsibility
In the community relations category, PRSA’s Silver Anvil Award recognized Cookerly’s campaign, “Mercedes-Benz USA Shifts Greatness Lives Here Into High Gear.” The program showcases everyday heroes who are making an impact in Atlanta. Additionally, the agency was honored with an Award of Excellence for the initiative, “Mercedes-Benz USA Tackles Gender Stereotypes with No Limits.” This initiative acknowledged the dangers of gender stereotypes, especially for young girls. It featured a video, educational materials and an original toy car from Mattel, Inc. inspired by Ewy Rosqvist, the first female winner of the Argentine Grand Prix in 1962 in a Mercedes-Benz.
Cookerly and Trilith receive OBIE Award for Best Audio Production
At the 40th OBIE awards, Best Audio Production went to Cookerly and Trilith for the video, “A Day in the Life…” The video introduces homebuyers, tenants, and partners to the Trilith community, an unprecedented development designed for the film and creative industries that includes homes, filmmaking studios, shopping and dining, trails and parks.
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, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Mike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.
Andrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.
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.