"I have had the pleasure to work with Jim at two agencies. Jim brings his best effort to every client across a variety of industries from mobile to c.e. devices and services. What sets Jim apart from many PR pros is his crafty-ness on searching out the right, best editor to tell his client's story. He is brilliant at cultivating strong relationships with clients and media alike. Equally important - Jim is a very skilled writer. He can digest complex technical and business information and encapsulate it clearly for media consumption. Jim is dependable and a true team player. Plus - a fantastic mentor."
Wendy Zaas, formerly Executive Vice President, Rogers & Cowan
“As one of the senior reps on the Myspace account, Jim worked closely with me on all things business, trade and tech. He was the best! Jim's vast experience gave him a treasure trove of examples and resources from which he frequently pulled in order to offer strategic counsel, meaningful situation analysis, positioning insights and more. His skills, coupled with his relentless commitment and dependability made him an integral member of the communications team and key partner during the 2013 Myspace relaunch. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jim, highly recommend him to anyone considering a strategic and effective Communications executive, and look forward to partnering with Jim again.”
Neda Azafar, formerly Vice President Marketing Communications, The Recording Academy
“Jim is a quintessential PR practitioner -- he's smart, knows the media, and is an excellent communicator. He works well with teams, and you can count on him to drive results and bring creative ideas to the table. I'd recommend Jim to any organization.”
Carol Lee, formerly Account Supervisor, Affect, Inc.
“Jim Hughes is a smart, dependable and approachable colleague. He is the person I would turn to when I needed advice in business and strategy because I knew that he was savvy and he practices what he preaches. He was an active member of the strategic team, but also the team who pitched media. He led the team by example and he would always give me practical advice for my specific situation. His vast background in public relations made him an extremely valuable part of our team, a team member who clients loved and trusted. Working with Jim was an absolute joy.”
Christina Lee, formerly Director, Rogers & Cowan
“Jim is a seasoned and talented PR pro, strong in developing strategy and with the creative thinking required to tell brand stories in ways that help them cut through the noise. Not only that, but he's a great guy to work with.”
Bill Hensley, Director of Marketing Communications, Core Brands
“Jim is an extremely talented PR professional with excellent writing skills and a knack for creative thinking. I've worked with Jim at two different companies and have known him for more than a decade. I've watched how he's handled both clients and projects with professionalism and detail. If you need great writing in a hurry and someone with the ability to translate a complex, technical issue to a broader audience, Jim's your man.”
Geoff Mordock, Senior Vice President & Partner, FleishmanHillard