Karbo Communications, a top-ranked tech PR and digital marketing agency launches Content Studio and makes key hires in 2019
Karbo Communications, a top-ranked tech PR and digital marketing agency, today announced a record year, achieving 12% in revenue growth during 2019 and expanding the staff by 33%. During the year Karbo served as the agency of record for TIBCO, TDK, Hootsuite, Real-Time Innovations (RTI), Logitech, 500 Startups, Penguin Computing, Alpha Group, and Harmony Helper.
The growth of Karbo Com has been recognized by The San Francisco Business Times as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the Bay Area and by top industry publications, O’Dwyer’s as a Top Tech Agency and Top National PR Agency and PR News for Top Places to Work in PR martech news.
A key contributor to Q4’s success of Karbo Com was the launch of its dedicated Content Studio, which can work in coordination with the organization’s PR practice to provide content strategies that maximize effect and value for existing and new customers of Karbo Com. In a short time since Karbo Com’s Content Studio launched in September 2019, its services have already been utilized by clients such as 500 Startups, Harmony Helper and Penguin Computing. Projects involve the development of the article, product, social and executive photography, advertising campaigns and video production.
Karbo Com recruited Mark Elkins as its new Head of Human Resources & Operations and Lisa Kelaita into the role of Senior VP. Elkins brings the experience of 16 years in the tech industry and creative agencies. Kelaita brings more than 30 years of global tech communications, including thought leadership and crisis PR experience from firms such as Shandwick Intl., Allison+Partners, and Edelman martech.
Julie Karbo, founder and CEO of Karbo Communications said that When technology-based companies want to dramatically increase sales and market leadership, they look to expanding marketing communications efforts across the board. The depth and breadth of Karbo’s income and leadership-driving programs have developed a great demand for their services. From PR to content, to paid marketing and social, they lead the way in global programs that make a difference. Combine that with Karbo Com’s world-class team and victorious clients follow.