DYNAMIC, HIGH-ENERGY STORY STRATEGY

DYNAMIC, HIGH-ENERGY STORY STRATEGY

Your work can’t change the world until your audiences know and understand who you are.

We can help you get there.

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By getting into your head, deeply understanding your objectives, connecting missing pieces and getting into the heads of your audiences, I will help you tell your stories loud and clear in your own voice where folks need to hear them.

When we need deeper insight from another subject matter expert, I can tap into my extensive network to bring in the right talent, laser-focused on your needs.

and we’ll have fun doing it.

people trust people

I believe in human-led storytelling because it’s more effective, and it’s also more fun. You don’t owe your audiences every detail, but transparency and personality generate credibility and connection.

And when it comes to my own story, what you see is what you get. For example…

  • I take a “method acting” approach to PR. Drawing on my theatre background, I get deep into your head—and your audience’s—to craft stories that stick.

  • Not only am I partial to handwritten notes, but I keep my most important reminders inked in the form of my (many) tattoos! Each one has a story behind it.

  • Growing up, I made four international moves in five years. Adaptability to new cultures and languages (literally and metaphorically) is my secret weapon. And I’m still proud of my GCSE results.

KATE’S OFFICIAL STORY

A public relations expert known for making the hard parts easier, Kate Haranis has successfully earned thousands of meaningful media placements, ghostwritten hundreds of bylines and speeches, and trained dozens of senior and rising executives in effective, authentic storytelling.

After nearly two decades building effective, action-oriented communications in Fortune 500, nonprofit and agency roles, Kate founded Haranis & Company help clients with life-changing businesses accelerate innovation through powerful communication. From her start at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to her most recent role leading corporate PR at Boston Scientific, Kate shines when crafting stories that move audiences past awareness to inspire action.

Put another way: years of fundraising, media relations and business development didn’t just teach her to redirect rejection—they honed her ability to move stakeholders to yes.

Kate’s extensive advocacy and philanthropic experience includes serving on the executive board of the Children's Trust of Massachusetts and past leadership roles with the Environmental Business Council and Junior League of Massachusetts. She has also served as professional mentor to the Public Relations Student Society of America Emerson College chapter, and enjoyed additional engagements with 826 Boston, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and The Home for Little Wanderers. She received her Bachelor of Science in political communication, magna cum laude, from Emerson College.

When Kate isn’t working, having family dance parties, or connecting with friends, she’s probably headed to or from Pilates.

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From former journalists who can turn around fast copy to leading executives to weigh in on change management, public policy and regulatory challenges, our network is your strategic advantage.

We stand ready to build a full-service team to meet your needs, but most of our clients prefer the laser-focused value-add of a few hours of expertise when it’s most needed. Kate’s relationships you mean you get a shortcut to the greatest talent with the strongest team ethos—and when needed, access to a vast, global network of other specialists and vendors.