Rosemary Abendroth APR Email Address

Head of Communications

mcgarrybowen is a Dentsu Aegis Network creative agency and 3-time "Agency of the Year" winner (Ad Age & Adweek, 2011; Advertising Age, 2009)

I'm a brand reputation builder, PR connector, problem solver, growth driver, and results bringer. I've led the brand voice for the world’s most beloved companies and agencies, next-gen startups, and run my own company. I bring a unique 360-degree perspective to partner with companies to solve today’s most pressing business challenges. I’ve been around just long enough to claim “seasoned expert,” yet not long enough to say, “I’ve done it all.” Just think of me as the person whose actions speak louder than words. What I've done that makes me proud: ‣ Building multiple communications functions from the ground up. From establishing departments of one with zero budget to leading global teams with multi-million-dollar budgets. ‣ Leading organizations through dramatic change. Whether due to mergers, acquisitions, leadership, regulation, or crises, I’ve developed strategies generating successful transformation and growth. ‣ Building partnerships in Washington. Creating a movement leading to the demise of tobacco advertising to children forever. ‣ Living the dream of working with founders. Whatever point in a company’s lifecycle, I’ve worked to expand their reach and influence and grew their business. ‣Leading M&A communications. Handling more than 30 acquisitions, overseeing communications and rebranding and successful integration of cultures and clients. ‣ Working with best-selling authors. Initiating book strategies, securing publishers, and handling publicity for multiple books on topics of business and creativity. ‣ Running my own consultancy. As a brand reputation expert, raising profiles and driving business growth for large organizations and putting next-gen start-ups on the map. ‣ Promoting diversity. Since starting my career as the first woman in large sales territory, I’m deeply committed to promoting female leadership and diversity of all types. NOTE: I am not interested in connections based on the selling of your product. If you market your company and products well, I will find you.