2016 Rising PR Stars: Laura Krebs Miller, Vice President, Cashman and Associates

Promoted to vice president of Cashman & Associates before the age of 30, Laura Krebs Miller has quickly risen through the ranks, demonstrating hard work and a dedication to growing as a leader in the PR industry.

With a natural ability to effectively communicate unique and compelling story ideas, Miller has secured feature placements in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, The New York Post, Financial Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Business Journal. She has worked on brand activations at Sundance Film Festival and South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and has planned and executed countless press conferences, media showcases and city-wide media tours.

Miller's promotion to vice president of the company was welcomed and celebrated in the city of Philadelphia, with formal recognition from The Business Journal, Biz Women and Philly Ad Club. Her promotion came at a pivotal time for the agency, with Miller heading up a team of PR account executives, PR coordinators, a graphic design department, social media staffers and a special events division. As part of her new role, Miller also implemented internal operational structures like weekly team meetings, a “Win of the Week” program to recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding work performance and quarterly team building activities.