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John Gogarty, Executive Vice President
John Gogarty is executive vice president of Coyne Public Relations' consumer lifestyle and crisis communications groups. John has created integrated consumer marketing programs for a wide range of clients including Disney, Hard Rock International, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Kraft Foods, General Mills, Campbell Soup Company and Cadbury Schweppes. He provides strategic direction for the accounts, ranging from crisis communications and product launches, to press trips and editor events. His creativity, comprehensive marketing knowledge and extensive media contacts make him an indispensable member of the Coyne PR senior management team.
Hard Rock International, a loyal client that has followed John from another agency, joined the Coyne’s roster in 2003. John and his team currently oversee worldwide public relations for Hard Rock International’s 130 cafes, 13 hotels and six full-service casinos and cafe openings, corporate publicity, as well as crisis communications for all of Hard Rock’s interests in 52 countries worldwide.
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Jennifer Kamienski, Senior Vice President
As a Senior Vice President, Jennifer brings over a decade of agency experience working with clients in the areas of consumer products, pets, travel, financial relations, retail and beauty. As a leader of the Consumer Lifestyle team at Coyne PR, she brings her passion for travel to brands such as The Walt Disney Company South Africa Tourism and Hong Kong.
Prior to joining Coyne, Jennifer began her public relations career with MWW and The Sherry Group. While at MWW, she worked in the financial and corporate communication practices with award-winning accounts such as Continental Airlines, Bally Total Fitness and Linens n’ Things. Working on the Continental Airlines account, Jennifer honed her crisis and employee communications skills that she continues to call upon even today.
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Lauren Mackiel Gory, Assistant Vice President
As an Assistant Vice President, Lauren manages public relations for two of America’s top family vacation destinations – Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, as well as Adventures by Disney, a high-end travel company offering exhilarating guided tours for families.
Lauren has planned and executed numerous initiatives related to Disney Parks, most recently, Disney’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” campaign, celebrating the spirit of volunteerism with a free day at a Disney theme park in 2010. She also headed PR agency efforts supporting Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign, which identified a new national travel trend, “celebration vacations” – Disney invited Guests to visit a theme park for free on their birthday in 2009.
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Min Tak, Assistant Vice President
Min is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and campaign implementation of key travel accounts at Coyne PR which includes South African Tourism and Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Min joins Coyne PR after spearheading the wine division at a boutique, luxury PR firm working on iconic brands including Robert Mondavi, Ruffino, Riedel Crystal, Newton Vineyards and several popular wineries in California and abroad. Previously, Min has worked with Italian government organizations including Vinitaly, Buonitalia S.P.A, and the Italian Trade Commission on trade and press events. She’s also publicized Italian wine brands including Mionetto Prosecco, Cantina di Soave, and Duca del Frassino as well as an artisanal tequila brand− Partida.
At DeVries PR, Min led the development of PR campaigns on E& J Gallo’s premier wine import, Ecco Domani and its influential Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation for over three years aligning with influential fashion designers, influencers, and journalists.
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