Sam Sandala
Director of Accounts
Sam joined Dittoe PR with a deep background in communications. While serving as director of public relations for an Indianapolis marketing and communications firm, she led crisis communications, stakeholder outreach and engagement, media and influencer relations, strategy and planning, and content writing for clients in a variety of fields.
From healthcare and behavioral health to infrastructure and development to food and beverage, Sam plans strong strategies and executes them with award-winning precision. She has led four campaigns recognized with Pinnacle Awards by PRSA Hoosier Chapter and was herself awarded the Chapter’s 2024 Young Professional Award. Her recent volunteer roles include director of membership for PRSA Hoosier Chapter and serving on Indiana Sports Corp.’s Communications and Media Local Organizing Committee for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis.
Sam was an NCAA Division I swimmer at IUPUI, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a concentration in public relations. When she’s not working with clients, you can find her working out or reading for one of her two book clubs with a cup of tea.
Industry Articles
What to Consider when Targeting Local Media
Local media can play a key role in an organization’s earned media strategy. Account Executive and former local TV journalist Andi Sommers shares what to consider when reaching out with your story.
PR Lessons We Can Learn From The Movies
Have you ever watched a movie and cringed on behalf of a character’s PR team for the in-universe backlash they’d have to mitigate? Us too. Check out some of Senior Account Manager Paige Isch’s favorite examples.
Four PR Tips to Prep for the New Year
Q4 is a critical time for companies and brands to prepare for the new year. It’s a good time for PR pros to prepare themselves for the new year, too. Read some tips here from Director of Accounts Ashley Shuler.
