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Katie Smith

Senior Media Relations Specialist

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

Winston Churchill

As a Senior Media Relations Specialist, Katie strategizes, conducts and works to secure media coverage with top-tier and trade publications for her B2B technology clients. She hones in on her clients’ messaging and goals to best position them as a voice of expertise in the industry.

Katie graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in English. Before joining Walker Sands, she worked for FINN Partners, an integrated marketing agency.

Outside of the office, Katie enjoys spending her time catching some sun rays, watching the latest trending series on Netflix, or petting the nearest dog or cat she can find.

Specialties

  • Media relations
  • Pitching
  • B2B technology
  • Research

Skills

  • Writing
  • Collaboration
  • Master of to-do lists

Interests

  • Matcha lattes
  • Exploring nature preserves
  • New restaurants
  • Wine tastings
  • Local boutiques

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