Kate Finley

About Kate Finley

I am the founder of Belle Communication, a WBENC-certified PR and influencer agency that empowers brands through creative strategy, public relations, influencer relations, and social media. We work with innovators and leaders in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and business to business sectors, such as Nationwide, First Watch, Nestle, Jeni\'s Splendid Ice Creams, Quest Resource Management Group and IDEAL Industries.For more than a decade I have led a people-first culture that values collaboration, creativity, and results. We have been recognized as an Inc. Best Workplace, a PRWeek Best Place to Work, and a PRWeek Best Boutique Agency Finalist in 2023. I am also honored to be named as a PRWeek Woman to Watch, a PR News\' Top Woman in PR, and a Columbus Business First\'s Forty Under 40 and Most Admired Executive.My passion is to make a difference and connect meaningfully with other entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who want to create communication for now and next. If you are interested in starting a conversation, please email me at Kate (at) bellecommunication.com.

Experience

1. Founder

   Belle Communication

   Apr 2013 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   We empower brands through PR, influencer relations and executive thought leadership. With roots steeped in media relations, we understand how to best combine tried-and-true approaches with digital prowess, tying PR to business goals through a creative, nimble approach. With a network that spans coast-to-coast, we work with social and community influencers in more than 35 cities to create national, regional and niche campaigns designed to connect your brand with the right ambassadors to best engage with business\' key audiences.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Arts, Business and Organizational Communication: Organizational Communication

  2003 — 2009

Skills

• Customer Service
• Newsletters
• Surveymonkey
• Nonprofits
• Sales
• Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Email Marketing
• Public Relations
• Press Releases
• Media Relations
• Editing
• Marketing
• Blogging
• Brand Management
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Networking
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Social Media Relations
• Mailchimp
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Twitter
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Start-Ups
• People-Oriented
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook