Samantha DiGennaro

DiGennaro Communications

Samantha DiGennaro, who has earned significant recognition and respect as a communications strategist over her 18 year career, launched DiGennaro Communications in January 2006. Since then, she has built a highly reputable business-to-business public relations agency that boasts a roster of clients ranging from global media companies to full-service advertising agencies to digital and design outfits.

As the leader of DGC, Sam's creativity and vision drive the agency's culture and set the tone for deep and longstanding client, press, and industry relationships.

Sam has also been an integral force in managing the public image of various CEOs and the strategic messaging of some well-known C-suites throughout the advertising, media, marketing and technology industries.

From 1998-2005, Sam built and oversaw the New York, North American, and Global Communications teams at J. Walter Thompson, the world's first ad agency. During her tenure, Sam helped reposition JWT as a more nimble creative agency. Prior to that, she was public relations manager at DMB&B.

Sam's strategic acumen helps position DGC's clients as experts and thought leaders for the global press corps. Her longstanding relationships with leading journalists and influencers serve as a beacon of recognition, respect, and achievement for DGC in the business community.

Fast facts

Painter, etcher, and art enthusiast…poetry and theater lover...indulgent aunt to her two nieces…fast-pitch softball player...and adventure traveler.

Greatest adventures

Jumping off a bridge in New Zealand...Winning a gold medal in women’s fast pitch at a tournament in Australia...White water rafting in Costa Rica...Cycling through South East Asia...Rebuilding homes in the Lower 9th Ward, NoLa…Hiking the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu.

Favorite quote

“One equal temper of heroic heart, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.” - Tennyson’s Ulysses