Matt Waweru
PR Specialist
Matt joined Dittoe PR with a deep background rooted in sports communications. He previously worked in collegiate athletics for a Division I sports conference where he went from being a communications fellow to assistant director of communications and finally director of creative strategies & student-athlete initiatives. He uses this experience in pitching initiatives, drafting content and tracking success for clients, as well as hosting influencer events and new product launches.
Matt graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications and currently serves on the Young Professionals Board of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. He also volunteers his time with local sporting events and has worked with March Madness, the College Football Playoff, the Big Ten Football Championship and the Indy 500.
Industry Articles
Public Relations vs. Marketing – What’s the Difference?
There are a lot of blurred lines when it comes to public relations and marketing. They intertwine so seamlessly that it can be easy to mistake one for the other. Often times when I tell others I work in PR, they’ll usually respond with something along the lines of...
Five Skills to Take PR Pros to the Next Level
There’s no doubt about it – PR is no longer just press releases. While media relations and communication skills cannot be understated, exceptional public relations pros will know how to utilize non-traditional skills to stand out and make an impact for their clients....
Pitching 101: Media advisories, press releases and more
Being a young professional in the industry, many of my closest friends and family still don’t understand exactly what public relations and media relations consists of. To keep the conversation short and sweet, I describe my profession as “emailing reporters and asking...
