New York — Avoq today announced that Byron Calamese, an award-winning global communications and marketing leader, has joined the firm’s senior leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer. Based out of the New York City office, he will focus on refining Avoq’s business and market strategy and will help establish new service areas and strategic partnerships,
Renowned Strategic Communicator Brings New York Depth and National Advisory Expertise New York — Avoq today announced that Andrea Hagelgans, a widely renowned communications leader with New York depth and national issue experience, has joined the firm’s Strategic Communications team; she will serve as Senior Vice President based in the New York City office. Hagelgans
Washington, DC — Subject Matter+Kivvit announced today it has rebranded as Avoq and elevated 14 longtime practitioners to partner in the new company. The new name and reorganization follow the May 2023 merger of Subject Matter and Kivvit, which combined the two companies into a single integrated firm that helps companies, organizations and industries elevate
Washington, DC – Monday, May 1, 2023 – Subject Matter and Kivvit announced today that they have joined forces to create a new national agency that combines strategic communications, data analytics and insights, government relations, digital strategy, creative content, and advertising services into a single integrated consultancy. The firm, with more than 200 people, will
In early 2021, a global chip shortage loomed amid a global pandemic and a precarious economy. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) needed to highlight the importance of these engines of innovation, while drawing attention to the shortage as a pressing example of the critical need to boost chip production in the United States. As the
Washington, DC – July 12, 2022 – DC-based creative advocacy firm Subject Matter today announced that longtime communications strategist Lindsay Kryzak and Hill veteran Caitlin Canter have joined the firm. Kryzak will serve as senior vice president of policy communications, ensuring enhanced collaboration amongst the firm’s government relations, creative and communications teams. She also will
Kivvit has won Bronze awards for Most Innovative Agency and Best Issue/Cause Advocacy Campaign at the 2022 Bulldog PR Awards. The annual awards presented by Bulldog Reporter are the only PR awards judged exclusively by journalists. They recognize the most outstanding public relations and communications campaigns, agencies and practitioners each year and are among the
Kivvit won five awards at the American Association of Political Consultants’ Pollie Awards for its impactful work with the State of New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) in creating a COVID-19 public awareness campaign, and its work for the ELM Action Fund Independent Expenditure on an environmental and climate advocacy platform for Boston Mayor Michelle
Kivvit was recognized across a range of categories at the 2022 Reed Awards last night, becoming the first firm to earn the title of Public Affairs Firm of the Year for three consecutive years. Kivvit also won 10 awards for its impactful work with the State of New Jersey Department of Health, demonstrating the success
NEW YORK, NY – Kivvit was awarded four of the most prestigious awards in North America at PRovoke’s SABRE 2022 gala last night in New York City, earning recognition from among 2,000+ entries reviewed by a jury of more than 50 industry leaders. The evening’s highest honor – Best in Show – went to Kivvit for its