COMPANY

M18 PR is a full-service public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate, and design. Headquartered in New York, with team members in Miami and Los Angeles, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. We are results-driven, creative thinkers and enthusiastic collaborators with a client roster comprised of the most celebrated projects in the hospitality and real estate industries. From award-winning hotels to city-defining real estate projects, large-scale masterplans to destination retreats, the company represents projects created by the most celebrated developers, architects, and hoteliers in the world. M18 is consistently ranked among the top PR firms in the country.

COMPANY

Based in New York and Miami, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. We are results-driven, creative thinkers and enthusiastic collaborators with a client roster comprised of the most celebrated projects in the hospitality and real estate industries. Our services include: global media relations, brand strategy, synergistic partnerships, social media, influencer seeding, content creation, event ideation, and crisis management. M18 is consistently ranked among the top 50 PR firms in the country..

COMPANY

Based in New York and Miami, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. We are results-driven, creative thinkers and enthusiastic collaborators with a client roster comprised of the most celebrated projects in the hospitality and real estate industries. Our services include: global media relations, brand strategy, synergistic partnerships, social media, influencer seeding, content creation, event ideation, and crisis management. M18 is consistently ranked among the top 50 PR firms in the country.

COMPANY

Based in New York and Miami, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. We are results-driven, creative thinkers and enthusiastic collaborators with a client roster comprised of the most celebrated projects in the hospitality and real estate industries. Our services include: global media relations, brand strategy, synergistic partnerships, social media, influencer seeding, content creation, event ideation, and crisis management. M18 is consistently ranked among the top 50 PR firms in the country.

COMPANY

M18 PR is a full-service public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate, and design. Headquartered in New York, with team members in Miami and Los Angeles, M18 employs a diverse group of experienced public relations strategists, working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. We are results-driven, creative thinkers and enthusiastic collaborators with a client roster comprised of the most celebrated projects in the hospitality and real estate industries. From award-winning hotels to city-defining real estate projects, large-scale masterplans to destination retreats, the company represents projects created by the most celebrated developers, architects, and hoteliers in the world. M18 is consistently ranked among the top PR firms in the country.

MICHAEL TAVANI
CO-FOUNDER 

Michael Tavani is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of M18 where he oversees the agency's growth and diverse client portfolio of industry-leading clients, while serving as a communication advisor to their founders and CEOs. Since co-founding the company in 2010, Michael has led the agency in the development and execution of worldwide communications campaigns of over 200 renowned real estate and hospitality ventures, representing clients in over 40 cities around the world, and establishing M18 as one of the preeminent specialist firms in the country. Prior to founding M18, Michael was the head of the Hospitality and Real Estate division of a leading New York agency, where he directed campaigns for elite hospitality and real estate projects.

KAITLIN KOMINSKY
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Kaitlin Kominsky is an Associate Partner at M18, and brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality space. In addition to developing and overseeing national press campaigns, she works closely with the executive team on company growth and new business opportunities. Kaitlin has extensive experience with creative branding strategy, crisis management, and synergistic partnerships. She has lead PR campaigns for market-leading hospitality projects in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston, among other cities. Kaitlin spearheads day-to-day management of M18's hospitality division out of its New York office. Prior to joining M18, she managed publicity for Standard International which operates hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also produced events for a leading roster of clients in the fields of hospitality, fashion, and design.

MICHAEL TAVANI
CO-FOUNDER 

Michael Tavani is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of M18 where he oversees the agency's growth and diverse client portfolio of industry-leading clients, while serving as a communication advisor to their founders and CEOs. Since co-founding the company in 2010, Michael has led the agency in the development and execution of worldwide communications campaigns of over 200 renowned real estate and hospitality ventures, representing clients in over 40 cities around the world, and establishing M18 as one of the preeminent specialist firms in the country. Prior to founding M18, Michael was the head of the Hospitality and Real Estate division of a leading New York agency, where he directed campaigns for elite hospitality and real estate projects.

KAITLIN KOMINSKY
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Kaitlin Kominsky is an Associate Partner at M18, and brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality space. In addition to developing and overseeing national press campaigns, she works closely with the executive team on company growth and new business opportunities. Kaitlin has extensive experience with creative branding strategy, crisis management, and synergistic partnerships. She has lead PR campaigns for market-leading hospitality projects in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston, among other cities. Kaitlin spearheads day-to-day management of M18's hospitality division out of its New York office. Prior to joining M18, she managed publicity for Standard International which operates hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also produced events for a leading roster of clients in the fields of hospitality, fashion, and design.

MICHAEL TAVANI
CO-FOUNDER 

Michael Tavani is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of M18 where he oversees the agency's growth and diverse client portfolio of industry-leading clients, while serving as a communication advisor to their founders and CEOs. Since co-founding the company in 2010, Michael has led the agency in the development and execution of worldwide communications campaigns of over 200 renowned real estate and hospitality ventures, representing clients in over 40 cities around the world, and establishing M18 as one of the preeminent specialist firms in the country. Prior to founding M18, Michael was the head of the Hospitality and Real Estate division of a leading New York agency, where he directed campaigns for elite hospitality and real estate projects.

KAITLIN KOMINSKY
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Kaitlin Kominsky is an Associate Partner at M18, and brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality space. In addition to developing and overseeing national press campaigns, she works closely with the executive team on company growth and new business opportunities. Kaitlin has extensive experience with creative branding strategy, crisis management, and synergistic partnerships. She has lead PR campaigns for market-leading hospitality projects in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston, among other cities. Kaitlin spearheads day-to-day management of M18's hospitality division out of its New York office. Prior to joining M18, she managed publicity for Standard International which operates hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also produced events for a leading roster of clients in the fields of hospitality, fashion, and design.

MICHAEL TAVANI
CO-FOUNDER 

Michael Tavani is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of M18 where he oversees the agency's growth and diverse client portfolio of industry-leading clients, while serving as a communication advisor to their founders and CEOs. Since co-founding the company in 2010, Michael has led the agency in the development and execution of worldwide communications campaigns of over 200 renowned real estate and hospitality ventures, representing clients in over 40 cities around the world, and establishing M18 as one of the preeminent specialist firms in the country. Prior to founding M18, Michael was the head of the Hospitalty and Real Estate division of a leading New York agency, where he directed campaigns for elite hospitality and real estate projects.

MICHAEL TAVANI
CO-FOUNDER 

Michael Tavani is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of M18 where he oversees the agency's growth and diverse client portfolio of industry-leading clients, while serving as a communication advisor to their founders and CEOs. Since co-founding the company in 2010, Michael has led the agency in the development and execution of worldwide communications campaigns of over 200 renowned real estate and hospitality ventures, representing clients in over 40 cities around the world, and establishing M18 as one of the preeminent specialist firms in the country. Prior to founding M18, Michael was the head of the Hospitality and Real Estate division of a leading New York agency, where he directed campaigns for elite hospitality and real estate projects.

MEG MCGINNIS
CO-FOUNDER 

Meg McGinnis is the Co-Founder of M18. She served as a client-facing publicist in early years and transitioned to COO as the company grew, overseeing daily operations including human resources, culture, office technology and finance. Meg played an integral role in growing the company and assembling M18’s team of operational partners and consultants. Meg has led the concerted effort to create and implement policies and best practices that align with M18’s ethos. More recently, Meg has delegated day-to-day responsibilities at the company, but remains actively involved in strategic decision-making and implementation. Prior to founding M18, Meg’s career centered on communications in various fields, including media, luxury goods and public relations for a premier New York agency.

NICOLA AMOS
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Nicola Amos is an Associate Partner at M18. Since joining the agency in 2014, she has been a co-head of the firm's hospitality division and supported company expansion by serving a client base both domestically and abroad. With extensive experience in media relations and curating events for leading luxury clientele across the hospitality and fashion industries, her core areas of expertise lie in conceptualizing strategic launch campaigns, increasing brand recognition for clients, and actualizing creative and synergistic partnerships for hotel brands. Prior to her role at M18, Nicola was responsible for managing media relations for André Balazs Properties (which included Chateau Marmont and the Standard hotels in Los Angeles), and worked for select fashion houses in the United Kingdom.

MEG MCGINNIS
CO-FOUNDER 

Meg McGinnis is the Co-Founder of M18. She served as a client-facing publicist in early years and transitioned to COO as the company grew, overseeing daily operations including human resources, culture, office technology and finance. Meg played an integral role in growing the company and assembling M18’s team of operational partners and consultants. Meg has led the concerted effort to create and implement policies and best practices that align with M18’s ethos. More recently, Meg has delegated day-to-day responsibilities at the company, but remains actively involved in strategic decision-making and implementation. Prior to founding M18, Meg’s career centered on communications in various fields, including media, luxury goods and public relations for a premier New York agency.

NICOLA AMOS
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Nicola Amos is an Associate Partner at M18. Since joining the agency in 2014, she has been a co-head of the firm's hospitality division and supported company expansion by serving a client base both domestically and abroad. With extensive experience in media relations and curating events for leading luxury clientele across the hospitality and fashion industries, her core areas of expertise lie in conceptualizing strategic launch campaigns, increasing brand recognition for clients, and actualizing creative and synergistic partnerships for hotel brands. Prior to her role at M18, Nicola was responsible for managing media relations for André Balazs Properties (which included Chateau Marmont and the Standard hotels in Los Angeles), and worked for select fashion houses in the United Kingdom.

MEG MCGINNIS
CO-FOUNDER 

Meg McGinnis is the Co-Founder of M18. She served as a client-facing publicist in early years and transitioned to COO as the company grew, overseeing daily operations including human resources, culture, office technology and finance. Meg played an integral role in growing the company and assembling M18’s team of operational partners and consultants. Meg has led the concerted effort to create and implement policies and best practices that align with M18’s ethos. More recently, Meg has delegated day-to-day responsibilities at the company, but remains actively involved in strategic decision-making and implementation. Prior to founding M18, Meg’s career centered on communications in various fields, including media, luxury goods and public relations for a premier New York agency.

NICOLA AMOS
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Nicola Amos is an Associate Partner at M18. Since joining the agency in 2014, she has been a co-head of the firm's hospitality division and supported company expansion by serving a client base both domestically and abroad. With extensive experience in media relations and curating events for leading luxury clientele across the hospitality and fashion industries, her core areas of expertise lie in conceptualizing strategic launch campaigns, increasing brand recognition for clients, and actualizing creative and synergistic partnerships for hotel brands. Prior to her role at M18, Nicola was responsible for managing media relations for André Balazs Properties (which included Chateau Marmont and the Standard hotels in Los Angeles), and worked for select fashion houses in the United Kingdom.

MEG MCGINNIS
CO-FOUNDER 

Meg McGinnis is the Co-Founder of M18. She served as a client-facing publicist in early years and transitioned to COO as the company grew, overseeing daily operations including human resources, culture, office technology and finance. Meg played an integral role in growing the company and assembling M18’s team of operational partners and consultants. Meg has led the concerted effort to create and implement policies and best practices that align with M18’s ethos. More recently, Meg has delegated day-to-day responsibilities at the company, but remains actively involved in strategic decision-making and implementation. Prior to founding M18, Meg’s career centered on communications in various fields, including media, luxury goods and public relations for a premier New York agency.

MEG MCGINNIS
CO-FOUNDER 

Meg McGinnis is the Co-Founder of M18. She served as a client-facing publicist in early years and transitioned to COO as the company grew, overseeing daily operations including human resources, culture, office technology and finance. Meg played an integral role in growing the company and assembling M18’s team of operational partners and consultants. Meg has led the concerted effort to create and implement policies and best practices that align with M18’s ethos. More recently, Meg has delegated day-to-day responsibilities at the company, but remains actively involved in strategic decision-making and implementation. Prior to founding M18, Meg’s career centered on communications in various fields, including media, luxury goods and public relations for a premier New York agency.

ANNA LAPORTE
PARTNER

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate public relations, Anna LaPorte is a Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Since joining the firm in 2014, she has been responsible for creating and overseeing strategic national campaigns for industry leading projects, generating impactful national and international exposure for our clients, while growing the real estate group into the market leader it is today. Prior to joining M18, Anna was a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Associates for 10 years, where she directed the public relations programs for many of the firm’s largest and most respected developers.

 

MOLLY OLIVE
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

With over 15 years of public relations experience, Molly brings a diverse background to her role, where she is responsible for developing opening strategies and executing press campaigns for clients, and assisting with new business development. Since joining M18 in 2014, she has overseen several industry leading-hotel portfolios. Her work at the agency has involved the execution of over 25 successful opening campaigns, generating media awareness for the individual property as well as further establishing her clients parent companies and brand. Prior to M18, Molly managed several of Sean MacPherson’s highly regarded hotels, where her work included the launches of the Marlton and Ludlow properties in New York City.

ANNA LAPORTE
PARTNER

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate public relations, Anna LaPorte is a Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Since joining the firm in 2014, she has been responsible for creating and overseeing strategic national campaigns for industry leading projects, generating impactful national and international exposure for our clients, while growing the real estate group into the market leader it is today. Prior to joining M18, Anna was a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Associates for 10 years, where she directed the public relations programs for many of the firm’s largest and most respected developers.

 

MOLLY OLIVE
HEAD OF WEST COAST

With over 15 years of public relations experience, Molly brings a diverse background to her role as Head of West Coast (formerly Senior Vice President), where she is responsible for developing opening strategies and executing press campaigns for clients, and assisting with new business development. Since joining M18 in 2014, she has overseen several industry leading-hotel portfolios. Her work at the agency has involved the execution of over 25 successful opening campaigns, generating media awareness for the individual property as well as further establishing her clients parent companies and brand. Prior to M18, Molly managed several of Sean MacPherson’s highly regarded hotels, where her work included the launches of the Marlton and Ludlow properties in New York City.

ANNA LAPORTE
PARTNER

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate public relations, Anna LaPorte is a Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Since joining the firm in 2014, she has been responsible for creating and overseeing strategic national campaigns for industry leading projects, generating impactful national and international exposure for our clients, while growing the real estate group into the market leader it is today. Prior to joining M18, Anna was a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Associates for 10 years, where she directed the public relations programs for many of the firm’s largest and most respected developers.

MOLLY OLIVE
HEAD OF WEST COAST

With over 15 years of public relations experience, Molly brings a diverse background to her role as Head of West Coast (formerly Senior Vice President), where she is responsible for developing opening strategies and executing press campaigns for clients, and assisting with new business development. Since joining M18 in 2014, she has overseen several industry leading-hotel portfolios. Her work at the agency has involved the execution of over 25 successful opening campaigns, generating media awareness for the individual property as well as further establishing her clients parent companies and brand. Prior to M18, Molly managed several of Sean MacPherson’s highly regarded hotels, where her work included the launches of the Marlton and Ludlow properties in New York City.

ANNA LAPORTE
PARTNER

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate public relations, Anna LaPorte is a Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Since joining the firm in 2014, she has been responsible for creating and overseeing strategic national campaigns for industry leading projects, generating impactful national and international exposure for our clients, while growing the real estate group into the market leader it is today. Prior to joining M18, Anna was a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Associates for 10 years, where she directed the public relations programs for many of the firm’s largest and most respected developers.

ANNA LAPORTE
PARTNER

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate public relations, Anna LaPorte is a Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Since joining the firm in 2014, she has been responsible for creating and overseeing strategic national campaigns for industry leading projects, generating impactful national and international exposure for our clients, while growing the real estate group into the market leader it is today. Prior to joining M18, Anna was a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Associates for 10 years, where she directed the public relations programs for many of the firm’s largest and most respected developers.

JOEY ARAK 
PARTNER

Joey Arak, Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, joined the firm in 2011 and has lead communications campaigns for many of the firm’s high-profile real estate developments both domestically and abroad. Combining years of journalism experience with over a decade of public relations expertise, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Prior to joining M18, Joey was the editor, lead writer, and main creative force behind Curbed, where he established the Curbed New York website as New York Cityʼs top real estate and neighborhoods blog, and the most popular publication within the Curbed Network. He has been quoted as an expert on real estate in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Observer.

 
ALEX STEIN 
HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Stein, Head of Social Media at M18, has an extensive background in real estate, hospitality, professional photography and media, which he applies to the company’s work on a broad range of real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining M18, Alex was Director of Brand & Digital at Brown Harris Stevens, where he oversaw all digital initiatives for the company, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising. Prior to that, Alex worked for companies including BFA where, as the Director of Social Media, he facilitated campaigns for major brands and events and introduced an ambassador program to the agency. Additionally, he has led social media strategy for a variety of hospitality brands. As the first Social Media Editor of lifestyle publication Gear Patrol, Alex introduced Instagram-exclusive content series which won the site a Silver Telly Award for Social Video for “Best Use of Vertical Format.”

JOEY ARAK 
PARTNER

Joey Arak, Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, joined the firm in 2011 and has lead communications campaigns for many of the firm’s high-profile real estate developments both domestically and abroad. Combining years of journalism experience with over a decade of public relations expertise, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Prior to joining M18, Joey was the editor, lead writer, and main creative force behind Curbed, where he established the Curbed New York website as New York Cityʼs top real estate and neighborhoods blog, and the most popular publication within the Curbed Network. He has been quoted as an expert on real estate in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Observer.

ALEX STEIN 
HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Stein, Head of Social Media at M18, has an extensive background in real estate, hospitality, professional photography and media, which he applies to the company’s work on a broad range of real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining M18, Alex was Director of Brand & Digital at Brown Harris Stevens, where he oversaw all digital initiatives for the company, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising. Prior to that, Alex worked for companies including BFA where, as the Director of Social Media, he facilitated campaigns for major brands and events and introduced an ambassador program to the agency. Additionally, he has led social media strategy for a variety of hospitality brands. As the first Social Media Editor of lifestyle publication Gear Patrol, Alex introduced Instagram-exclusive content series which won the site a Silver Telly Award for Social Video for “Best Use of Vertical Format.”

JOEY ARAK 
PARTNER

Joey Arak, Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, joined the firm in 2011 and has lead communications campaigns for many of the firm’s high-profile real estate developments both domestically and abroad. Combining years of journalism experience with over a decade of public relations expertise, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Prior to joining M18, Joey was the editor, lead writer, and main creative force behind Curbed, where he established the Curbed New York website as New York Cityʼs top real estate and neighborhoods blog, and the most popular publication within the Curbed Network. He has been quoted as an expert on real estate in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Observer.

 
ALEX STEIN 
HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Stein, Head of Social Media at M18, has an extensive background in real estate, hospitality, professional photography and media, which he applies to the company’s work on a broad range of real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining M18, Alex was Director of Brand & Digital at Brown Harris Stevens, where he oversaw all digital initiatives for the company, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising. Prior to that, Alex worked for companies including BFA where, as the Director of Social Media, he facilitated campaigns for major brands and events and introduced an ambassador program to the agency. Additionally, he has led social media strategy for a variety of hospitality brands. As the first Social Media Editor of lifestyle publication Gear Patrol, Alex introduced Instagram-exclusive content series which won the site a Silver Telly Award for Social Video for “Best Use of Vertical Format.”

JOEY ARAK 
PARTNER

Joey Arak, Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, joined the firm in 2011 and has lead communications campaigns for many of the firm’s high-profile real estate developments both domestically and abroad. Combining years of journalism experience with over a decade of public relations expertise, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Prior to joining M18, Joey was the editor, lead writer, and main creative force behind Curbed, where he established the Curbed New York website as New York Cityʼs top real estate and neighborhoods blog, and the most popular publication within the Curbed Network. He has been quoted as an expert on real estate in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Observer.

KAITLIN KOMINSKY
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Kaitlin Kominsky is an Associate Partner at M18, and brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality space. In addition to developing and overseeing national press campaigns, she works closely with the executive team on company growth and new business opportunities. Kaitlin has extensive experience with creative branding strategy, crisis management, and synergistic partnerships. She has lead PR campaigns for market-leading hospitality projects in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston, among other cities. Kaitlin spearheads day-to-day management of M18's hospitality division out of its New York office. Prior to joining M18, she managed publicity for Standard International which operates hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also produced events for a leading roster of clients in the fields of hospitality, fashion, and design.

NICOLA AMOS
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Nicola Amos is an Associate Partner at M18. Since joining the agency in 2014, she has been a co-head of the firm's hospitality division and supported company expansion by serving a client base both domestically and abroad. With extensive experience in media relations and curating events for leading luxury clientele across the hospitality and fashion industries, her core areas of expertise lie in conceptualizing strategic launch campaigns, increasing brand recognition for clients, and actualizing creative and synergistic partnerships for hotel brands. Prior to her role at M18, Nicola was responsible for managing media relations for André Balazs Properties (which included Chateau Marmont and the Standard hotels in Los Angeles), and worked for select fashion houses in the United Kingdom.

 

MOLLY OLIVE
HEAD OF WEST COAST

With over 15 years of public relations experience, Molly brings a diverse background to her role as Head of West Coast (formerly Senior Vice President), where she is responsible for developing opening strategies and executing press campaigns for clients, and assisting with new business development. Since joining M18 in 2014, she has overseen several industry leading-hotel portfolios. Her work at the agency has involved the execution of over 25 successful opening campaigns, generating media awareness for the individual property as well as further establishing her clients parent companies and brand. Prior to M18, Molly managed several of Sean MacPherson’s highly regarded hotels, where her work included the launches of the Marlton and Ludlow properties in New York City.

 
ALEX STEIN 
HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Stein, Head of Social Media at M18, has an extensive background in real estate, hospitality, professional photography and media, which he applies to the company’s work on a broad range of real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining M18, Alex was Director of Brand & Digital at Brown Harris Stevens, where he oversaw all digital initiatives for the company, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising. Prior to that, Alex worked for companies including BFA where, as the Director of Social Media, he facilitated campaigns for major brands and events and introduced an ambassador program to the agency. Additionally, he has led social media strategy for a variety of hospitality brands. As the first Social Media Editor of lifestyle publication Gear Patrol, Alex introduced Instagram-exclusive content series which won the site a Silver Telly Award for Social Video for “Best Use of Vertical Format.”

JOEY ARAK 
PARTNER

Joey Arak, Partner at M18 and co-head of the real estate practice, joined the firm in 2011 and has lead communications campaigns for many of the firm’s high-profile real estate developments both domestically and abroad. Combining years of journalism experience with over a decade of public relations expertise, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Prior to joining M18, Joey was the editor, lead writer, and main creative force behind Curbed, where he established the Curbed New York website as New York Cityʼs top real estate and neighborhoods blog, and the most popular publication within the Curbed Network. He has been quoted as an expert on real estate in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Observer.

KAITLIN KOMINSKY
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Kaitlin Kominsky is an Associate Partner at M18, and brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality space. In addition to developing and overseeing national press campaigns, she works closely with the executive team on company growth and new business opportunities. Kaitlin has extensive experience with creative branding strategy, crisis management, and synergistic partnerships. She has lead PR campaigns for market-leading hospitality projects in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston, among other cities. Kaitlin spearheads day-to-day management of M18's hospitality division out of its New York office. Prior to joining M18, she managed publicity for Standard International which operates hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also produced events for a leading roster of clients in the fields of hospitality, fashion, and design.

NICOLA AMOS
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Nicola Amos is an Associate Partner at M18. Since joining the agency in 2014, she has been a co-head of the firm's hospitality division and supported company expansion by serving a client base both domestically and abroad. With extensive experience in media relations and curating events for leading luxury clientele across the hospitality and fashion industries, her core areas of expertise lie in conceptualizing strategic launch campaigns, increasing brand recognition for clients, and actualizing creative and synergistic partnerships for hotel brands. Prior to her role at M18, Nicola was responsible for managing media relations for André Balazs Properties (which included Chateau Marmont and the Standard hotels in Los Angeles), and worked for select fashion houses in the United Kingdom.

 

MOLLY OLIVE
ASSOCIATE PARTNER

With over 15 years of public relations experience, Molly brings a diverse background to her role, where she is responsible for developing opening strategies and executing press campaigns for clients, and assisting with new business development. Since joining M18 in 2014, she has overseen several industry leading-hotel portfolios. Her work at the agency has involved the execution of over 25 successful opening campaigns, generating media awareness for the individual property as well as further establishing her clients parent companies and brand. Prior to M18, Molly managed several of Sean MacPherson’s highly regarded hotels, where her work included the launches of the Marlton and Ludlow properties in New York City.

 
ALEX STEIN 
HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Stein, Head of Social Media at M18, has an extensive background in real estate, hospitality, professional photography and media, which he applies to the company’s work on a broad range of real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining M18, Alex was Director of Brand & Digital at Brown Harris Stevens, where he oversaw all digital initiatives for the company, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising. Prior to that, Alex worked for companies including BFA where, as the Director of Social Media, he facilitated campaigns for major brands and events and introduced an ambassador program to the agency. Additionally, he has led social media strategy for a variety of hospitality brands. As the first Social Media Editor of lifestyle publication Gear Patrol, Alex introduced Instagram-exclusive content series which won the site a Silver Telly Award for Social Video for “Best Use of Vertical Format.”