SMOKE SIGNALS, PR grew out of an appreciation for the collective efficacy that we found embodied in Durham, NC. We discovered a resilient spirit of community and an emerging culture of entrepreneurship working to create a city with impact beyond its borders. Durham, ultimately, believes in itself; and that forward-looking, can-do attitude inspired and challenged us to get involved. We formed Smoke Signals PR to provide inventive and appropriate communications strategies in the current business climate.
Molly Leutz - Fire Starter has an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota (Gophers dontcha know) and has worked for the past five years in public relations and communications. She has specific experience in cultural organizations and digs on the power and potential of social media. She also loves to eat, drink, run, read and be merry.
Margaret McNab - Chief Optimist contributes five years of experience in media relations and project management with expertise in arts & culture and the music industry. She has a B.A. in Anthropology and Business from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!). She loves to meet new people and eat fine, fine baked goods - preferably at the same time.
Tara Dunn- Project Warrior studied at the University of Georgia in Athens and has a B.A. in English and Problem Solving. She lends three years of experience in event management, outreach, networking and social media marketing with a focus in fashion, fine dining and music. Outside of shaping expert campaigns, you’ll find her checking out the new happy hour, cutting hair for fun, or perhaps at home attempting a new asana and listening to NPR.
Beth Fenton - Account Guru brings ten years of public relations experience to Smoke Signals. She specializes in communications for the high tech sector, specifically developing technologies. Her spectrum of experience spans from high level consumer product launches to deep tech media relations. Beth has an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Communications from Penn State University. When she’s not tumbling with her two year old daughter, she’s running, cooking, watching awards shows, or planning her next foodie destination.
