Ryan Smart

Director of Accounts

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) is Ryan Smart’s bread and butter. He joins Dittoe PR with over eight years of public relations agency experience, and his deep CPG background includes working with internationally recognized brands such as M&M’s and Gatorade. Ryan’s specialty is tapping into culture to drive earned media coverage, and he is looking forward to applying his expertise to Dittoe PR’s roster of clients.

Outside of work, Ryan is a bodybuilder and has played soccer for over 20 years. He loves to read (especially mystery thrillers), and he’s planning his dream vacation to Hawaii with his husband and his family for January 2025.

Industry Articles

When a crisis hits, we need to be in the trenches with you.

When a crisis hits, we need to be in the trenches with you.

Crises rarely look the way you expect them to. They come in all shapes and sizes. The smallest incident can do the most harm to your reputation because it’s not what happened – it’s how people *perceive* what happened. PR Manager Alex Leix shares what she’s learned in crisis communications, and why your comms team needs to be in the trenches with you.

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CLOSED: Public Relations Specialist

CLOSED: Public Relations Specialist

Update: This position has been filled. Dittoe Public Relations is seeking a PR Specialist to join the team this fall. PR Specialists are key drivers of proactive execution of public relations strategy, with emphasis on media relations and content creation. PR Specialists are expected to drive results while being guided by senior leadership on strategy and goal-setting.

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