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 (as Beckerman), rebranded to Antenna Group 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.
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
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.
February 2022: Closed second funding round (total $13.8M raised).
2024–2025: First transatlantic expansion — opened London office in Covent Garden.
2025–2026: Appointed Paul Newton as first Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation.
Services
Public Relations — earned media, executive positioning, thought leadership
Public Affairs — policy, regulatory, government relations
Digital Marketing — paid media, SEO, content, marketing automation
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).
Leadership
Keith Zakheim has served as CEO since 2010. He came to the agency after founding Avalanche Strategic Communications. Francis Daye remains founder. Recent senior additions include Paul Newton as Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation.
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.
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.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Antenna Group and its predecessor Beckerman continuously since 2009. For the full archive, 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.
Who is the CEO of Antenna Group? Keith Zakheim has served as CEO since 2010. Founder Francis Daye remains involved.
Where is Antenna Group headquartered? New York, with 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.
How big is Antenna Group? ~150 employees across four continents, with annual revenue in the $28.9M–$35M range.
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.
Headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London.
~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.
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