Media Relations Services

A World-class Media Relations Agency

Media Relations Services – Build Relationships to Drive Brand Recognition

Craft a strategic brand story with Toptal’s Media Relations Services. Our teams build the connections and campaigns that boost media exposure, strengthen your brand narrative, and secure impactful coverage.
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Clients Served
35,000+
Total Vetted Professionals
30,000+
Toptal Total Projects Delivered
85,000+
Years in Business
15+

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

Our Services

Toptal Media Relations Services

Elevate your brand with Toptal’s Media Relations Services. From developing impactful strategies to fostering strong media relationships, we help you gain coverage, address crises, and amplify your message for measurable results.

Media Strategy Development

Achieve measurable impact with a tailored media relations strategy aligned with your business objectives.

Media Outreach and Relationship Building

Build strong relationships with key journalists to amplify your brand and secure coverage in influential outlets.

Crisis Communication Management

Navigate emergencies confidently and promptly with expert crisis communication support that safeguard your brand.

Press Release Creation and Distribution

Share company news effectively through clear and timely press releases that strengthen your brand’s reputation.

Media Training for Executives

Equip leaders with media relations skills that improve communication and enhance your brand image.

Media Coverage Tracking and Reporting

Track daily media coverage to evaluate brand sentiment, monitor trends, and respond quickly to reputational threats.

Reputation Management

Strengthen your company’s reputation and increase public trust with effective media relations and proactive communication strategies.

Social Media Amplification

Leverage social media to amplify press mentions, engage audiences, and increase brand visibility.

Thought Leadership Campaigns

Position leaders as industry experts with targeted content marketing and strategic PR services.

Event Publicity and Media

Promote industry events with expert media strategies and targeted campaigns that generate buzz and increase visibility.

Media Monitoring and Industry Trends

Stay ahead of trends and competitors by analyzing key topics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and adapt strategies.

Press Office Management

Manage inquiries, coordinate outreach, and build beneficial relationships to secure effective and consistent media coverage.

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PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

How We Deliver Media Relations Services

Our media relations experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.

1

Discover

A leader from our team works with you to understand your business challenges, pain points, and strategic goals to uncover new opportunities and identify the options to reach your objectives.
2

Define

Toptal leaders collaborate with your team to define your specific goals and service needs, evaluating multiple approaches and aligning requirements with your strategic objectives to define the best solution.
3

Develop

Once your service is defined and you have your talent or team on board, they will create your unique project timeline, process, and initial proposals, whether your goals involve building strong media relationships or developing a crisis communications strategy.
4

Deploy

Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.
Christine Olivas

Christine Olivas

Brand Marketing Practice Lead

Christine is Toptal’s Brand Marketing Practice Lead, guiding organizations in building differentiated brands and driving growth. She founded No Single Individual (NSI), an advertising talent platform, and brings leadership experience from global agencies, including Grey Advertising and TPN Commerce. Her expertise spans brand and communications strategy, creative and experiential programs, and scalable marketing models for B2B and B2C.

Previously At

Grey Advertising
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Media Relations Services That Deliver Value

Toptal delivers leading media relations services through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.
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Comprehensive project delivery, tailored to your specific requirements.
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Christine Olivas
Christine Olivas
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Brand Marketing Practice Lead

Christine is Toptal’s Brand Marketing Practice Lead, guiding organizations in building differentiated brands and driving growth. She founded No Single Individual (NSI), an advertising talent platform, and brings leadership experience from global agencies, including Grey Advertising and TPN Commerce. Her expertise spans brand and communications strategy, creative and experiential programs, and scalable marketing models for B2B and B2C.

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of Experience

20+ Years

Rachael Karaffa
Rachael Karaffa
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Delivery Manager

Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

9+ Years

Jennifer Rustigian
Jennifer Rustigian
Verified Expert in Marketing
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21+ Years

of Experience

Media Relations Consultant

Jennifer is a seasoned marketer and communications leader experienced in SaaS, technology, PR, and the public sector. She worked in both the agency world and in-house, building impactful marketing campaigns and communication strategies for B2B and B2C businesses. Jennifer has a solid ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and proven expertise working with all-level executives and within global teams across product, customer success, and engineering in the US, the UK, Asia-Pacific, and Israel.

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Rebecca Berkowitz
Rebecca Berkowitz
Verified Expert in Marketing
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10+ Years

of Experience

Public Relations Manager

Rebecca is a multihyphenate marketer with a decade of experience working with brands across health and wellness, fashion, beauty, luxury, and lifestyle sectors. Customer-obsessed and insight-driven, she thrives off of solving problems and bringing life-changing experiences to the customer. Rebecca brings positive energy to the table and has a strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders, form strategic partnerships, and work well in varied, fast-paced environments.

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Kristin Bengtsson
Kristin Bengtsson
Verified Expert in Marketing
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30+ Years

of Experience

Media Strategist

Kristin is a media strategy and marketing expert with nearly three decades of experience driving impactful campaigns and brand transformations. At IKEA, she orchestrated the groundbreaking Airbnb collaboration, achieving a 22.75% increase in store visits and a global media reach of 800 million. Kristin also spearheaded Temple & Webster's first brand marketing function, delivering campaigns that boosted direct search traffic by more than 50% year-over-year. Her expertise in aligning media strategies with business goals ensures measurable results, enhanced visibility, and meaningful audience engagement.

Previously at

IKEA
Margaret Chen
Margaret Chen
Verified Expert in Marketing
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13+ Years

of Experience

Communications Expert

Margaret is a global marketing and communications leader with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and operational effectiveness for rapid-growth businesses. She has experience forging relationships with and developing marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 brands spanning industries (e.g., BlackRock, Samsung, Kia, Procter & Gamble, and Target). Margaret’s passion is working with brands to tap into the power of storytelling and communicate their value propositions through engaging multimedia programs.

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Daniel McKean
Daniel McKean
Verified Expert in Marketing
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29+ Years

of Experience

Media Relations Expert

Daniel is a seasoned media relations expert, digital marketing strategist, and data analyst with a proven impact on business ROI. Skilled at leveraging market research and analytics, he delivers actionable insights aligned with marketing goals. Daniel has secured prime media placements, built influential relationships with top-tier outlets, and crafted messaging that drives awareness, audience engagement, and measurable results.

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Cheryl Da Silva
Cheryl Da Silva
Verified Expert in Marketing
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8+ Years

of Experience

Content Strategist

Cheryl is a seasoned content manager with more than eight years of expertise in content marketing, SEO, social media, PR, and communications. She has been successful in crafting compelling narratives that drive traffic, engagement, and revenue. With strong project management and storytelling skills, she delivers exciting copy for various channels, formats, and audiences. Discover how Cheryl can utilize her strategic abilities to elevate your brand and meet business objectives.

Previously at

Google

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UNRIVALED EXPERTISE

Our Talent Has Worked With Top Companies

Having previously worked with these leading global companies, our talent brings valuable insights and expertise to deliver world-class outcomes.

Google
OpenAI
Meta
Microsoft
Apple
GoogleOpenAIMetaMicrosoftAppleIBMTeslaOracleAccentureAmazon Web ServicesAirbnbintelDuolingoBooking.comSAPHBOAdobeCiscoNvidiaSAS

Toptal Ranked #1 Most Reliable Professional Services Company in America

Newsweek and Statista’s rankings were based on an independent survey of more than 2,400 decision-makers at Fortune 500s.

Newsweek's Most Reliable Companies in America 2026 ranking. Toptal is ranked #11, the highest-ranked professional services firm.
1Microsoft
2IBM
3Amazon
11Toptal
12Adobe
33Accenture
39Deloitte
66Cognizant
80McKinsey & Company
101KPMG

Highest ranked across all industries

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Methodology for the Rankings

How likely the respondent is to recommend the selected company to others.

Measures the convenience of interaction with the company and efficiency of processes.

Measures the company’s cost-effectiveness and quality relative to price.

Measures whether the company consistently meets or exceeds expectations in quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Measures the company’s ability to consistently fulfill commitments and maintain customer trust.

OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Explore Insights From the Media and Communications Field

Read the latest articles and resources to keep you current on emerging trends in the strategic communications, media relations, brand storytelling, and more.

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