Ashley Cook
About Ashley Cook
Ashley Cook serves as the Director of Public Relations at The Brand Guild, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in communications and extensive experience in public relations, she manages a team and oversees media relations for a variety of food and beverage clients.
Current Role at The Brand Guild
Ashley Cook serves as the Director of Public Relations at The Brand Guild, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she works on-site in New York, New York, and manages a team within the public relations department. Her responsibilities include overseeing media relations and ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. She collaborates with various teams, including executive leadership, marketing, creative, social, and influencer teams, to execute comprehensive communications outreach.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Prior to her current role, Ashley Cook gained extensive experience in public relations through various positions. She worked at Made In as the Brand Partnerships and Events Manager for six months in 2023, and previously held the role of Chef Communications Manager at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Her earlier roles include Senior PR Strategist and Public Relations Account Manager at Power Digital Marketing, where she worked from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she has held positions at Danika Daly Public Relations, MediaDC, and Serotonin.
Educational Background
Ashley Cook holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations from George Mason University. She also participated in a Study Abroad Program at Università degli Studi di Milano, where she studied Italian Media, Culture, and Society. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in communication strategies and public relations practices.
Notable Clients and Projects
In her role at The Brand Guild, Ashley Cook oversees media relations and strategic planning for a diverse portfolio of food and beverage clients. This includes well-known brands such as Sweetgreen, Levain Bakery, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, The MINA Group, Nobell Foods, and Clearly Canadian. Her work involves managing comprehensive communications strategies tailored to each client's needs.