chief strategist
Ally Khantzis
Ally is the founder of Forthright PR. She has worked with consumer and enterprise technology companies of all sizes, from Google and Yahoo, to Pebble (acquired by Fitbit), Kaggle (acquired by Google), Good Eggs, Doppler Labs, and more. She started her career on the agency side, where she held the longest running title for most stories placed per month. Later, she went on to solely lead PR and communications at two different startups, so she knows a thing or two about #startuplife.
Along the way, Ally has launched some of the most anticipated consumer products to hit the market, including the first smartwatch (long live Pebble) and the first-ever truly wireless headphones. She’s also designed and executed communications strategies for a number of initiatives—including partnerships with global organizations, corporate announcements, and tech reviews programs. Additionally, she’s partnered with executive teams to promote corporate interests in public policy, managed tricky situations in the press, and led contributor content programs for C-level executives.
ABOUT FORTHRIGHT
Forthright PR is a boutique communications consultancy based in Los Angeles.
We break the mold from traditional PR, specializing in thoughtful, evergreen stories. We’re discerning about how and when we announce news to create impactful announcements. We cultivate strategic relationships with reporters. We embed ourselves with your team, digging into data and spending time with key stakeholders. And we design a communications strategy that builds brand awareness and promotes your staying power.