Carol Fox

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ABOUT CAROL FOX

Celebrating 31 years as President and Founder of Carol Fox & Associates (CF & A), I lead a dedicated team providing digital and influencer marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, and event planning services to arts, entertainment, and lifestyle clients. CF & A partners with organizations of all sizes, from small nonprofit arts groups and live entertainment to large-scale entertainment events and lifestyle destinations, helping them amplify their presence, expand their audiences, and elevate their brand visibility. CF & A has been recognized as a top 100 PR firm from PR Net and has been awarded numerous Golden Trumpet Awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago. Our clients include both established institutions and emerging companies presenting high-quality programming and events in Chicago and across North America. At CF & A, our mission is clear: to empower clients to achieve their goals through strategic communication, innovative marketing, and compelling storytelling.I am honored to have been recognized as one of Crain’s 2020 Notable Entrepreneurs and to have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago in 2025. Earlier in my career, I co-founded the nonprofit organization See Chicago Dance (now Audience Architects) to support and strengthen the Chicago dance community.Beyond my work in the arts and culture sector, I served for seven years on the board of JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D, and have participated in 12 Ride to Cure Diabetes events across the country, an effort deeply meaningful to me both personally and professionally.As a WBE-certified leader, I remain committed to fostering innovation, supporting cultural and creative organizations, and building impactful connections that inspire communities.Specialties: marketing, advertising, publicity, digital communications, event planning