Chris Hamilton
About Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton serves as the Senior Vice President of Media Relations at Current Global, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in public relations, he has held various roles in notable firms and has contributed significantly to high-profile campaigns and mentoring initiatives.
Work at Current Global
Chris Hamilton serves as the Senior Vice President of Media Relations at Current Global, a position he has held since 2021. Based in New York, he has contributed to the company's media strategies and public relations initiatives for three years. His role involves overseeing media relations efforts and enhancing the organization's visibility in the public domain.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Prior to his current role, Chris Hamilton held several positions in the public relations field. He worked at Connors Communications as an Account Executive/Media Specialist from 2006 to 2007. He then joined Ketchum Public Relations, where he served as Vice President of the Financial and Consumer Media Teams from 2010 to 2016. Following that, he was the Head of U.S. Media at MSLGROUP from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he began his career in media at Capital News 9, where he was the North Country Bureau Chief and TV News Reporter from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications and Mass Communications from SUNY Oneonta, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in media relations and public relations strategies. He has also shared his knowledge through speaking engagements at various institutions, including Manhattan College and NYU.
Achievements in Media Relations
Throughout his career, Chris Hamilton has achieved significant milestones in media relations. He generated over one billion impressions for the Waterford Times Square Ball campaign and was nominated for a PR People Award in his first year in public relations. He has led media relations efforts for high-profile campaigns, including IBM's 100th anniversary and Frito-Lay's Crash The Super Bowl campaign. His contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple speaking engagements and mentoring initiatives.
Community Involvement and Volunteering
Chris Hamilton actively participates in community service, volunteering annually on the FDNY Communications Committee to support their largest fundraising event. He has also served as the PR chairman for a small organization in New York City for over five years, where he promoted the organization both locally and nationally. His commitment to mentoring junior staff in media relations has been recognized multiple times, highlighting his dedication to the development of future professionals in the field.