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Kohnstamm Communications is an independent marketing and public relations firm comprised of PR industry veterans whose agency approach is based on providing clients significant ROI, transparency, client satisfaction, and strategic insight that combines to provide them with a robust business advantage in the marketplace. Ranked 250th in the world by revenue, the Twin Cities-based firm grew thanks to the seasoned experience of two PR pros — one from Hill & Knowlton, the other from Weber Shandwick. In sharp contrast to the ways of “Big PR,” Kohnstamm has attracted clients from throughout the U.S. and now Europe thanks to its hands-on, productive yet very collaborative approach to reaching client success. Clients, not cross-selling, come first. Founded in 1991, Kohnstamm is best known for generating outstanding media relations results in consumer and business media outlets. In recent years, the firm has broadened its scope through success in brand development, web-based media, community relations, cause-related marketing, corporate social responsibility and deepened strength through its marketing communications and corporate relations expertise. CLICK ON ONE-PAGER: AGENCY AT A GLANCE |
“What I especially like about Kohnstamm is that they listen to our business needs, and then translate them into bold and imaginative community partnerships that work.”
Michael Newman VP, Saint Paul Travelers Foundation
“I am a very tough client because as a former marketing practitioner and now a well-known marketing academic, I have very high expectations for our PR firm.
My UST team at Kohnstamm has regularly exceeded these high expectations year in and year out. We consider them our partners, and they come through for us every time."
Dean Christopher Puto, University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business
“When people ask me why Honest Tea was so successful, I tell them three things: the concept, the co-founders Seth and Barry and the PR – and that was all Kohnstamm.”
Melanie Knitzer, National Sales Manager
“You people have given me more PR in the last week than I’ve had in the past 15 years!”
Chris Reed, founder Reed’s Ginger Brew
“What separates champion golfers from the rest is that champions must play well from the rough as well as the fairway. Besides being incredibly talented day-to-day, my PR team at Kohnstamm have been great ambassadors for us when we needed it the most.”
Shazi Visram, founder Happy Baby Foods