Updated June 2026. Antenna Group is a global marketing and communications agency partnering with conscious brands in climate & energy, mobility, real estate, health, and industrial innovation. Founded 1996, rebranded from Beckerman in 2019. Led by CEO Keith Zakheim since 2010. ~150 employees, $35M+ revenue, offices across four continents including a 2024–2025 first transatlantic expansion to London. Tagline: "Seeing clearly. Acting decisively. Driving change."
| Founded | 1996 by Francis Daye (as Beckerman; rebranded to Antenna Group in 2019) |
| Headquarters | 530 7th Avenue, Suite 1901, New York, NY |
| CEO | Keith Zakheim (since 2010) |
| Founder | Francis Daye |
| Offices | New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., London (Covent Garden) |
| Employees | ~150 across four continents |
| Revenue | $28.9M–$35M range (2025–2026) |
| Funding | $13.8M raised (two rounds, most recent Feb 2022) |
| Specialties | Climate & energy, mobility & automotive, real estate & PropTech, healthcare & life sciences, B2B tech, public affairs, venture capital |
| Website | antennagroup.com |
Overview
Antenna Group is a global marketing and communications agency focused on the sectors shaping the future — climate and energy, health, mobility, and the built environment. Founded in 1996 as Beckerman and rebranded to Antenna Group in 2019 (taking the name of a 2010 acquisition, the San Francisco-based cleantech PR firm The Antenna Group), the firm operates as a fully integrated PR and marketing agency with ~150 employees across offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London.
The firm positions itself around "conscious brands that challenge conventions and drive consequential change." Its tagline — "Seeing clearly. Acting decisively. Driving change." — sits alongside the #FullyConscious brand identity.
History and Ownership
Francis Daye founded the firm as Beckerman in 1996. In 2010 the firm acquired The Antenna Group, a San Francisco-based cleantech PR firm, building out its sector specialization in clean energy and emerging technology. In September 2019, Beckerman celebrated its 30th anniversary and rebranded as Antenna Group, consolidating its subsidiaries (Chicago Digital, Eco Branding) under the unified Antenna Group brand.
The firm is privately held with $13.8 million raised across two funding rounds, the most recent in February 2022. Francis Daye remains founder; Keith Zakheim has served as CEO since 2010.
Key Milestones
1996: Francis Daye founded the firm as Beckerman in New York City.
2010: Acquired The Antenna Group, a San Francisco cleantech PR firm. Keith Zakheim became CEO.
September 2019: Rebranded from Beckerman to Antenna Group, consolidating subsidiaries Chicago Digital and Eco Branding. Marked the firm's 30th anniversary.
February 2022: Closed second funding round (total $13.8M raised across two rounds).
2024–2025: First transatlantic expansion — opened London office in Covent Garden to serve global clients and engage the booming climate tech market in the UK.
2025–2026: Appointed Paul Newton as first Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation. Expanded sector focus to include industrial innovation, water, and climate risk.
Services
Antenna Group operates as a fully integrated marketing and communications agency:
- Public Relations — earned media, executive positioning, thought leadership
- Public Affairs — policy, regulatory, government relations
- Digital Marketing — paid media, SEO, content, marketing automation
- Branding & Strategy — positioning, messaging, brand identity
- Creative — campaign development, content production
- Website Design and Development — UX, design, build
- Lead Generation — performance-driven demand generation
The firm hosts a weekly podcast called Raising the Antenna (hosted by CEO Keith Zakheim) featuring founders, investors, and influencers across climate, energy, real estate, mobility, and B2B tech.
Leadership
Keith Zakheim has served as CEO since 2010. He came to the agency after founding Avalanche Strategic Communications and earlier experience at Rosica Strategic Public Relations. Zakheim has also held a senior position in public affairs in the private sector, served a term as councilman in Paramus, New Jersey, and was Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Central New Jersey.
Francis Daye remains founder. Recent senior additions include Paul Newton as Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation. Antenna's leadership team has been recognized for Bisnow NY Power Woman of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy, and DMN 40Under40.
Awards and Recognition
Antenna Group has been recognized on PRNews' Agency Elite Top 100 (2022), the North America SABRE Awards (2021), Observer's Best Real Estate Firms (2019), HubSpot's Top Digital Agency, and UpCity's Best Web Design Agency. The leadership team has earned Bisnow NY Power Woman of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy, and DMN 40Under40 honors.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
Antenna Group's client roster spans climate and energy, mobility, real estate, healthcare, and B2B tech. Notable historical clients include Pfizer, Berkshire Hathaway, INmune Bio, Duke University, Optibus, and Susan G. Komen. The firm's expanded sector focus now includes climate risk, industrial transformation, water, and infrastructure — areas where it serves brands shaping growth, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Antenna Group and its predecessor Beckerman continuously since 2009. For the full archive of news, leadership coverage, and the 2019 Beckerman rebrand to Antenna Group, see everything-pr.com/tag/antenna-group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antenna Group the same as Beckerman?
Yes. Beckerman rebranded to Antenna Group in September 2019, celebrating its 30th anniversary the same year. The new name was inspired by The Antenna Group, a San Francisco cleantech PR firm Beckerman had acquired in 2010.
Who is the CEO of Antenna Group?
Keith Zakheim has served as CEO since 2010. Founder Francis Daye remains involved as the firm's founder.
Where is Antenna Group headquartered?
530 7th Avenue, Suite 1901, New York, NY. The firm has additional offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London (Covent Garden).
When was Antenna Group founded?
1996 by Francis Daye as Beckerman. Rebranded to Antenna Group in September 2019.
What sectors does Antenna Group specialize in?
Climate & energy (cleantech), mobility & automotive, real estate & PropTech, healthcare & life sciences, B2B tech, public affairs, and venture capital. Recently expanded to include industrial innovation, water, infrastructure, and climate risk.
How big is Antenna Group?
~150 employees across four continents, with annual revenue in the $28.9M–$35M range (2025–2026).
Key Takeaways
- Antenna Group — formerly Beckerman — is a global marketing and communications agency founded 1996 by Francis Daye.
- Rebranded from Beckerman to Antenna Group in September 2019, marking its 30th anniversary.
- Headquartered at 530 7th Avenue in New York with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London (Covent Garden — first transatlantic expansion).
- ~150 employees across four continents; $28.9M–$35M annual revenue.
- CEO Keith Zakheim has led the firm since 2010.
- Sector focus: climate & energy, mobility, real estate & PropTech, health, B2B tech, public affairs, and venture capital.
- Recognized on PRNews Agency Elite Top 100 (2022), SABRE Awards (2021), and Observer's Best Real Estate Firms (2019).
