Meet Marc
Marc is a seasoned strategic communications professional with a proven track record crafting and implementing successful public affairs and advocacy campaigns. He is a trusted communications counselor to senior executives at Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, political candidates and nonprofits.
EXPERIENCE
Present
Partner
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• Develop and implement strategic communications and advocacy campaigns that shape public debate and achieve winning outcomes for clients including Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, nonprofits and political organizations.
• Counsel senior executives on how best to craft messages for external and internal audiences, position company leadership, manage crises and enhance corporate reputation.
• Build integrated communications programs that condition environments for business and political success utilizing digital, social and traditional media platforms.
• Manage staff performance, foster career development and coach team members to grow and enhance their contributions to client account teams and the firm.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, leveraging professional relationships and leading successful pitch teams.
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Read more about Marc's role as a Partner at The Herald Group
2014-2017
Communications Director
UNITED STATES SENATE
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
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• Led the Senator’s reputation management, branding and long term positioning on the national stage and in New York.
• Served as chief on-the-record spokesman and managed relationships with national, beltway and local media
• Acted as chief messaging strategist; translated complex policy issues into core messaging priorities that resonate with a diverse cross section of constituents and political stakeholders.
• Prepared the Senator for media interviews, hearings and other public appearances.
• Managed communications department with six direct reports including digital media director, speechwriter and researcher.
2013-2014
Press Secretary
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
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• Served as on-the-record spokesman for the northeast region which included 28 of the most competitive congressional districts across 56 media markets.
• Advised members of congress and candidates on messaging strategy and developed winning earned and paid media campaigns.
• Prepared members of congress and candidates for media interviews, editorial board meetings and debates.
• Pitched and placed stories about the committee’s opposition research, wrote press releases and developed media plans.
2012-2013
Communications Director
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Congressman Dan Maffei
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• Served as on-the-record spokesman, managed messaging and media strategy and maintained relationships with reporters.
2010-2012
Deputy Director, External Affairs
CITY OF NEW YORK
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
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• Managed the office’s relationships with elected officials, key stakeholders, advocacy groups and nonprofits throughout the city.
• Represented the Borough President and testified on his behalf at New York City Council and New York State legislative hearings.
• Coordinated the roll out of public policy positions and managed the advancement of key legislative priorities.
2009-2010
Senior Associate
WAR ROOM CONSULTING
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• Assisted in political outreach, coalition building and media egagement for statewide and local campaigns throughout New York.
2007-2009
Traveling Press Secretary and
Special Assistant to the President
NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK
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• Traveled the country with Reverend Al Sharpton and staffed him at media appearances.
• Managed a high volume of national press inquiries and coordinated national media outreach.
2006-2007
Campaign Aide
ANDREW CUOMO FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
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• Assisted in press advance, planning and logistics for news conferences and public events throughout New York State
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
PR Leader of the Year
2023 Bulldog PR Leader of the Year - Bronze Award
Communications Professional of the Year
2021 American Business Awards - Stevie Award for Communications Professional of the Year
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
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Marc received a Master of Arts Degree from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Fordham University in New York.
Bachelor's Degree
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
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Marc received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fordham College at Rose Hill in the Bronx, NY.
SKILLS
Strategic Communications
Public Affairs
Advocacy Campaigns
Crisis Management
Political Strategy
Media Relations
EXPERTISE
STRATEGIST
Seasoned strategic communications professional with a proven track record crafting and implementing successful public affairs and advocacy campaigns.
COUNSELOR
Trusted communications counselor to senior executives at Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, political candidates and nonprofits.
COMMUNICATOR
Experienced media spokesman who knows how to manage crises, enhance reputation and position clients for success.