Influential PR

Our Influential Partners

1.1 Billion UMV

Ongoing public relations support and thought leadership for Founder/CEO, Lauren Gropper.

22% of Sales from Affiliate

Influencer marketing and performance public relations sprint announcing the 2022 launch of Bruvi.

$2.2 Million in Crowdfunding

Media relations for the LastSwab, LastTissue and LastRound Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns.

490.13 Million UMV

Public relations blitz around KENT’s appearance on the first-ever Shark Tank Live episode.

151.2 Million UMV

Traditional public relations support for the launch of the first-ever carbon neutral soil.

300 Million UVM Launch

Created brand awareness amongst key consumers for Sampl by gaining the endorsement of major national publications.

Our Dedicated Team

Helen Sharp

CEO & Founding Partner

Helen started Influential with a clear focus on supporting clients with an ecocentric mission. She has successfully launched companies from infancy, guiding them to become household names. Her visionary leadership and ability to foster meaningful relationships have been instrumental in the company’s consistent growth.

Molly Leibowitz

COO & Partner

With a career in PR spanning 20 years, Molly is at the forefront of the integrated communications world, focusing on media relations, influencer marketing, and social strategy. She has led media campaigns across many industries, for clients including Airbnb, Neutrogena, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, LEGO and Belvedere Vodka.

Kathleen Tompsett

Account Director

Laura Ledesman

Account Director

Gwen Kimmelman

Influencer Lead

Results You Can Read

Reusable pad product with various skincare items.

This startup wants its reusable menstrual pad to be the last period product you ever need

How to make your beauty routine more sustainable.

The Bruvi Is the Only Pod Coffee Maker I Will Recommend.

Why This Company Is Calling Out PFAS In Single-Use Products.

The Nutr Helped Me Quit Whole Milk.

3 women leading the zero-waste movement reveal how they're managing to change the world while making a profit.

The Best Travel Pillow

Woman holding glass of alternative milk.

How These Founders Turned Their Breakout Moment Into Business Breakthroughs

Testimonials & Truths

“I love working with the Influential team! They’re so hands-on, forward-thinking and creative. They deliver on our mutual goals, making our brand and products visible to as many people as possible.”

Kristina Velgaard, CMO of Naturli

“Influential has secured A LOT of great press for Repurpose and continues to find opportunities for our brand. We love working with the team and highly recommend them!”

Lauren gropper, CEO & Founder of repurpose

“The Influential PR team has been outstanding to work with. They move quickly, have great connections and gravitas in the industry, and understand the modern PR landscape.”

Liz Prinz - Nutr Marketing Director

“As a pre-revenue business, I expected it to be difficult to generate coverage before we have a product for the media to review. Influential was able to generate a good amount of coverage and awareness. We were poised for success for our pre-orders and launch campaigns.”

Diane Kuyoomjian - Bruvi Chief Marketing and Social Impact Officer

“PR is a very time-intensive task, and it can be hard to figure out where to spend one's time. The Influential team has taken away the uncertainty of cost and time from us by making sure we have a strong PR presence for LastObject.”