I’ve been in PR for 20+ years, both in-house and agency-side, and have worked with or for a LOT of agencies. Breakaway is, hands-down, the best PR agency that I’ve ever worked with and/or for. They roll up their sleeves, get the work done, and make me look good, all with a smile.
Tara Sims
Senior Director, Communications, Xilinx
I like the way Breakaway works. They take a methodical, mindful approach to business. They work hard, push for results, recognize the success of their team and their clients, and take care of each other…they achieve all of that with good humor always.
Fernando Amendola
Senior Director, Marketing, Video Network, Synamedia
I have worked with Breakaway for about 15 years. I am based in Japan and depend on my PR agency to handle many US and global PR tasks. Breakaway is always in sync with me and my team, breaking down barriers with physical distance and cultural differences. Thus, the results are always excellent.
Kiyoshi Hashimoto
SVP of Communications, Vecnos Inc. (and former general manager, global PR, Ricoh)
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Breakaway many times during my career and am frankly in awe of their ability to flawlessly execute every time. As VP of Global Communications for Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia), I brought Breakaway in to lead a number of PR outreaches including our high-visibility LightRadio launch. In each and every case they exceeded all expectations and, with LightRadio in particular, blew past every internal metric we set. I would not hesitate to recommend Breakaway to anyone. If you need smart, talented and experienced media strategists who will be your partner and advisor every step of the way, these are the pros you want on your side.
Peter Benedict
Managing Director, Atlas Technology Group
Breakaway Communications joined the TV of Tomorrow Show enterprise a couple of years ago and they have been the most tireless, enthusiastic, and insightful contributors to our business, press, and marketing objectives.
Breakaway has what we value in a PR firm: individuals who are passionate about their work, creative thinkers, and people motivated to get the job done well. Ultimately, we enjoy working with them and highly recommend them to others seeking a top-notch team of PR pros.
Tracy Swedlow
CEO, EIC, EP, InteractiveTV Today (itvt)
Breakaway Communications is unique among agencies I’ve worked with. With Breakaway, you get maximum value for your PR dollar. Each team includes one of the Breakaway partners, and the Breakaway team becomes an integral part of your marketing team. I’ve found that the strategic interaction with Breakaway has elevated my company’s entire marketing effort, which separates them from the typical PR firm.
Phil Belanger
President/Co-Founder, Novarum (former vice president of marketing of BelAir Networks)
Breakaway Communications is a rare agency in that they combine both excellence in strategic insights with effective, results-driven execution. Through the years – working together at Ricoh and previously at IBM – I’ve been continually impressed with Breakaway’s level of knowledge not only in media relations and B2B technology, but also how rapidly changing modern methods of communications tactics contribute to a truly integrated marketing communications approach. Together we’ve launched award-winning campaigns, supported regional and global product and services launches, and implemented highly successful branding initiatives that have made a measurable impact on our business. They are a true partner in every sense of the word.
Peter Lazaroff
Vice President, Integrated Marketing Communications & Events, Ricoh Americas Corporation
