Selected as PRSA-NJ’s 2022 “Rising Star,” Forrest has been instrumental in Violet PR’s growth as a top boutique PR firm.
MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Public relations firm Violet PR announced today the promotion of Christina Forrest to vice president. In her nearly nine years with Violet PR, Forrest has helped the agency grow into one of the nation’s top boutique PR firms. She has a track record of securing new, high-profile clients and implementing award-winning public relations campaigns for economic development organizations, architectural and engineering firms, and thought leaders.
“Christina is an integral part of Violet PR’s growth and success,” said April Mason, president of Violet PR. “Not only has she successfully implemented award-winning media relations and social media campaigns for clients, but she’s helped attract and manage our growing team of young PR professionals.”
Forrest has led over 20 award-winning campaigns recognized by PRSA, PRSA-NJ, Ragan Communications, Bulldog Reporter and PR NEWS, among others. A media relations expert, she has secured coverage in top-tier outlets including NBC’s “Today Show,” Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, ABC News, Fortune, Bloomberg, Business Insider and USA Today. Her industry knowledge has been published by PR trades including PR Daily, PR NEWS and Cision.
As vice president, Forrest will focus on leading the firm’s expanding team and identifying new growth areas for Violet PR, while continuing to oversee media relations, social media and content development campaigns for clients.
“Since joining Violet PR in 2014 as the firm’s first full-time hire, I am so proud that we have grown into one of the nation’s top boutique PR firms by helping clients that are making a positive impact on the world,” said Forrest. “I look forward to future successes and providing leadership that makes us better than we were the day before.”
Forrest holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication with a concentration in public relations from Monmouth University, where she graduated with honors. She also served as an associate judge for the PRSA-NY Big Apple awards in 2022, the PRSA-NJ Pyramid awards in 2022, 2021 and 2019, and the Stevie Awards in 2020. She was named a “Top 40 Under 40 PR Professional” by the NJ Ad Club and a “Rising Star” by PRSA-NJ.
About Violet PR
Whether it’s rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media and compelling content, our New Jersey-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters. Over the past three years, Violet PR has won more than 40 awards and was named 2022’s “Best Boutique Agency” by PR NEWS and Bulldog Reporter. Follow Violet PR on LinkedIn and Instagram. For more information visit: www.violetpr.com.
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