Meet the Specialists
DR | PR's partners are comprised of seasoned communications pros that bring all-star credentials from a myriad of industries. PR means so much more than just publicity. This group offers a full range of strategic communications and creative marketing services that meet the exact needs of clients seeking to gain more exposure for their work.
David Robbins
Media Relations | Publicity
David, President and Founder of DR | PR Consulting, is a seasoned communications practitioner carrying extensive experience in working with a diverse range of local, national and international media. Serving in various PR roles, including the Anti-Defamation League, Columbia University and Northwell Health, and as a consultant, and highly trusted communications advisor for c-suite level executives and subject matter experts across a number of industries, David has a proven track record of garnering high level publicity for companies, nonprofit organizations and individuals.
Olivia Howell
Social Media Strategy | Management
Olivia is a social media expert who thrives by working with small businesses, creatives, brands, and influencers. Working primarily with small businesses enables Olivia to team with organizations as a human, not just as another name in a client portfolio. Olivia has directed social media for global food brands, baby registry companies, A+E cooking shows, virtual events for Working Mother, authors, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and podcasts. In new, creative and strategic ways, Olivia primes clients to amplify their voice in the ever-evolving world of social media.
Jonathan Supranowitz
Crisis Communications
A highly accomplished public relations executive, Jonathan specializes in aiding organizations and leadership mired in crisis and provides specified counsel on enhancing the reputation of a company. With nearly 25 years of corporate experience, including at Madison Square Garden where he led public relations for the New York Knicks, Jonathan is able to guide clients to properly "weather the storm" with calm, concise advice in times of crisis while attempting to predict public reactions.
Justin Barton
Digital Growth
Justin is a trusted business leader with broad experience specializing in digital analytics, strategy, and finance in the media and product industries. Having worked intimately with agencies, publishers and networks to analyze, optimize and develop innovative ideas, Justin is in a unique position to advise clients on amplifying and growing an organization's digital footprint and increasing organizational performance.
Ellen Frisina
Senior Advisor
Ellen is Associate Professor Emerita of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at Hofstra University. In 2000, she developed, wrote and oversaw a full public relations curriculum for the University’s School of Communication and has fostered the careers of many PR executives in the industry today. Ellen brings more than 30 years of professional PR experience, including in the corporate world, nonprofit sector and healthcare. Clients can be privy to Ellen as a senior PR advisor from communications counsel to ensuring best practices for strategic media relations.