Our identity reflects what happens when a brand begins to move with confidence, creating a virtuous circle of visibility, opportunity, and influence. Journalists call, new doors open, and larger conversations begin to form around the brand. It no longer chases visibility. It attracts it.

That kind of momentum is not manufactured overnight. It’s built through clear strategy, strong storytelling, meaningful relationships, and consistent visibility over time. The more authority a brand earns, the more opportunities begin to surround it, from media attention and speaking invitations to partnerships, investor interest, and industry recognition.

At Mark Allen & Co., we help companies and leadership teams navigate those moments with preparation and clarity. Whether it’s a keynote stage, a major announcement, an investor meeting, a crisis situation, or a defining media interview, our role is to make sure clients walk into the room confident, supported, and ready for what comes next.

Over time, that momentum compounds. Visibility strengthens credibility. Credibility builds trust. And trust creates the kind of long-term influence that allows brands to shape conversations instead of reacting to them.

Jason oversees the rhythm and execution behind the agency’s client work. He manages the firm’s team of strategists and writers, ensuring media relations, thought leadership, and content development remain sharp and consistent across accounts, while also serving as a senior advisor across B2B, technology, and communications clients.

An award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience, Jason previously worked as a news reporter, held senior roles at Butler Associates, and served in communications roles for both the NYC Department of Education and the New York State Assembly.

Kurt helps brands connect to culture. He leads client strategy and day-to-day account operations across entertainment, media, advocacy, and culture-focused accounts while providing creative and cultural counsel across the firm’s broader client roster. He also oversees Mark Allen & Co.’s Los Angeles office and leads PrideNOW, the firm’s specialized communications offering focused on helping brands build meaningful connections with LGBTQ+ audiences. Before joining Mark Allen & Co., Kurt spent more than 15 years as an award-winning journalist and editor, including serving as editor of Out Magazine.

Frances brings calm and clarity to high-stakes moments. She leads executive visibility initiatives and strategic communications programs for CEOs, founders, and leadership teams, specializing in thought leadership and reputation management during periods of growth and transformation. Her signature strength is consistently landing impactful stories in leading media outlets. She brings more than 25 years of experience advising companies across multiple disciplines through periods of growth, expansion, and increased public visibility. Based in Miami, Frances is expanding the agency’s footprint and client reach across the region.