Finbarr O'Sullivan
Often Reminded That He Hates Oysters
Finn takes the side of dodecahedrons, dachshunds, and Dire Straits. He takes the side of Coltrane, U2, and PJ Harvey.
He takes the side of late spring on the cusp of summer, and guide dogs for the blind.
He takes the side of media relations and public affairs. After earning a degree from University College Cork, Finn began his career at O’Sullivan PR Ltd., in Ireland. There, he worked closely with brands such as Pfizer, Ford, Novartis, Motorola, and Roche.
In 2002, he relocated to the U.S., to operate on the leading edge of his industry. Since then, he has spearheaded successful media, communications and PR campaigns on both the client and agency sides for a range of organizations.
Finn currently lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two dogs. He and his wife volunteer their time helping kids with special needs, and taking part in events for the American Cancer Society.
Professional Précis
Finn has more than 10 years of experience in media relations and public affairs. His professional strengths center around an ability to harness new media for public relations. He has developed and implemented strategic, results-driven digital PR plans using tools such as social network development, viral messaging, blog management, and search engine optimization.
Finn is an expert in media relations, crisis and change communication, and reputation and credibility management. He has vast experience in PR writing, event management, internal communications, and operating as a media contact and spokesperson.
Finn is a committee chair and ongoing member of the Public Relations Society of America, Philadelphia Chapter. He has published editorials in PRWeek, conducted numerous PR-related seminars, and has lectured on PR theory and practice for the Public Relations Institute of Ireland.
