The PR Net, the premier global network for marketing communications professionals, proudly unveiled its fourth annual 'The PR Net 100' list, honoring the recipients at a cocktail event held yesterday evening at The Ned Nomad in New York City. 

In her welcome remarks at the event, The PR Net founder Lisa Smith observed, “This event highlights the collegial spirit that is cornerstone to The PR Net. Agency principals connected in a very warm industry reunion, and as one founder said, “The PR Net 100 is more of a group recognition than a competition - we get to be in the room with our peers who we respect and admire”, affirming the community’s emphasis on camaraderie and collaboration.

This distinguished list spotlights talent, innovation, and influence within the PR agency industry. The list showcases elements of agency success, including the presence of long standing clients, recent client wins and campaigns, and updates on company developments such as expansions into new locations, key hires, and the introduction of new services. This year’s judging committee included industry luminaries:

• Karina Sokolovsky: Chief Communications Officer, Sotheby's
• Taylor Gray: Head of Global Masterbrand PR, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• Peter Malachi: Executive Vice President of Communications, Hermes
• Danielle Bias: Chief Communications Officer, MOCA Los Angeles
• Brian Strong: Global Head of Communications, Bloomberg Media
• Noora Raj Brown: EVP, Brand, Goop
• Alix Hamilton: Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Bulgari North America
• Jessica Stacey: Senior Vice President, External Communications, Event & Experiential Marketing, Sephora

Agency leaders and program judges gathered on the rooftop of exclusive hotel and members club, The Ned Nomad. Roman Chapelle Williams DJ'ed while guests enjoyed drinks such as the Picante cocktail by Codigo Tequila, an espresso martini by Absolut, Chateau St. Marguerite rosé and Mumm Napa Brut wines, and a non-alcoholic Paloma by Free Spirits.

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