Brett Weiner, Partner, LaunchSquad
Since joining LaunchSquad in 2001 as the firm’s fourth partner, Brett has helped the agency evolve into one of the leading boutique technology PR agencies in the Bay Area. Brett previously served as a vice president at Schwartz Communications, where he worked for close to five years.
Throughout his career, Brett has provided clients with strategic and tactical counsel, managed account teams, and worked with influential media and analyst firms. Brett’s a talented PR strategist and works hand-in-hand with LaunchSquad clients to craft and direct PR programs.
Brett manages LaunchSquad’s HR and employee issues and plays an integral role in new business activities. He is known for his thoughtful and insightful advice and counsel, both for clients and the firm overall. Brett has taken multiple clients through successful IPOs and acquisitions, delivered dozens of high-profile media placements (including The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Business 2.0, and CNBC) and has received several prominent awards for client work. However, one of Brett’s proudest PR achievements was on his own behalf when his wedding announcement appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Ask him about it.
Prior to joining Schwartz, Brett promoted new technologies for Scitex in conjunction with the 1996 Summer Olympics and worked in marketing with Thomson Financial Services. Brett is also an award-winning playwright. He received a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Emory University in Atlanta.
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