Isis Simpson-Mersha

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Reporter and Conference Producer at Ragan

Conference producer/reporter @ Ragan. Formerly @ MLive.

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The magic in the message: A look inside Amazon MGM Studios’ culture-forward strategy

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Tahajah Samuels is a digital publicity pro who lives at the intersection of culture, film and the internet. Based in New York City, she’s currently leading online campaigns as Digital Publicity Director at Amazon MGM Studios. Her recent work includes titles like “Challengers” with Zendaya and Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, “Blink Twice.:Samuels’ passion lies in finding creative, authentic ways to connect with audiences, without it feeling forced or overly market-y.
How Tahajah Samuels drives organic impact at Amazon MGM Studios

1 week ago | ragan.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Tahajah Samuels is a digital publicity pro who lives at the intersection of culture, film and the internet. Based in New York City, she’s currently leading online campaigns as Digital Publicity Director at Amazon MGM Studios. Her recent work includes titles like “Challengers” with Zendaya and Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, “Blink Twice.:Samuels’ passion lies in finding creative, authentic ways to connect with audiences, without it feeling forced or overly market-y.
Inside the playbook of a PR pro guiding startups through hypergrowth

3 weeks ago | prdaily.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Yury Molodtsov is the COO and a partner at MA Family, a communications partner for tech startups, where he helps tell their stories and scale their impact. He’s led PR for breakout names like JetBrains, Flipper Zero, Miro and Gett. Before diving into agency life, Molodtsov was an investor at Day One Ventures in San Francisco, backing startups like Superhuman, Truebill, and Remote, while guiding their comms strategies from the inside out.
Building a comms strategy for tech startups

3 weeks ago | ragan.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Yury Molodtsov is the COO and a partner at MA Family, a communications partner for tech startups, where he helps tell their stories and scale their impact. He’s led PR for breakout names like JetBrains, Flipper Zero, Miro and Gett. Before diving into agency life, Molodtsov was an investor at Day One Ventures in San Francisco, backing startups like Superhuman, Truebill, and Remote, while guiding their comms strategies from the inside out.
Kristin McHugh on newsroom dreams and brand leadership at PwC

4 weeks ago | ragan.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Kristin McHugh originally set out to be a journalist, but a college professor introduced her to the world of communications—and she never looked back. Now at PwC as the chief marketing and communications officer, McHugh recently led the firm’s first brand refresh in 14 years, blending its heritage with a bold, modern identity. The global update included a refreshed logo, a standout orange palette, and a new campaign centered on helping clients move forward.
Home Depot’s Tai Collins on the power of peer networks and leveling up

1 month ago | prdaily.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

A seasoned storyteller and strategist with nearly 18 years at The Home Depot, Tai Collins, serves as the senior manager of digital channels – internal social & sentiment. Collins leads the company’s award-winning Viva Engage network, which became the most engaged among large companies in the Americas its first year. Her background spans communications, marketing, writing, social media and leadership. Collins’ career has included roles as an analyst, editor, speaker, mentor, and thought partner.
Home Depot’s Tai Collins on the power of peer networks and leveling up

1 month ago | ragan.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

A seasoned storyteller and strategist with 15 years at The Home Depot, Tai Collins, serves as the senior manager of digital channels – internal social & sentiment. Collins leads the company’s award-winning Yammer network, which became the most engaged among large companies in the Americas its first year. Her background spans communications, marketing, writing, social media and leadership. Collins’ career has included roles as an analyst, editor, speaker, mentor, and thought partner.
Jayli Barkley of Riverside County District Attorney’s Office grounds government messaging in real life

1 month ago | prdaily.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Barkley is the principal district attorney information specialist for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, where she oversees division operations, project management, directs internal communications and leads the office’s social media efforts. As a public sector communicator, she leads with integrity and humanity—because she’s not just speaking to the community, she’s part of it.
Jayli Barkley of Riverside County District Attorney’s Office grounds government messaging in real life

1 month ago | ragan.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Authenticity is Jayli Barkley’s superpower. Barkley is the principal district attorney information specialist for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, where she oversees division operations, project management, directs internal communications and leads the office’s social media efforts. As a public sector communicator, she leads with integrity and humanity—because she’s not just speaking to the community, she’s part of it.
FleishmanHillard’s Thomas Bennett on building a career from pro sports to SVP

1 month ago | prdaily.com | Isis Simpson-Mersha

Thomas Bennett is a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, where he helps the global communications agency grow by building real connections with new clients and uncovering fresh opportunities. He also leads the firm’s Black Employee Resource Group, working to create a more inclusive and supportive community .