BLAZE PR: Santa Monica Lifestyle PR Agency Profile

Originally published June 2026. Updated October 14, 2026.

What is BLAZE PR?

BLAZE PR is a Santa Monica lifestyle PR agency founded in 1990, owned by Davies Public Affairs and led by president Matt Kovacs, an Inc. Best Workplace. It runs integrated PR, influencer and social media programs for lifestyle challenger brands in food, beverage, wellness, hospitality and travel.

Who leads BLAZE PR?

Matt Kovacs is president and has worked in PR and marketing for more than 25 years. O'Dwyer's quotes him on stretching PR budgets by being creative and lists BLAZE's agency statement as serving lifestyle challenger brands that want integrated PR, influencer and social strategies.

Who owns BLAZE PR?

A company profile describes BLAZE as owned by Davies Public Affairs, and an older reference says the agency was bought by John Davies in 2004, after its 1990 founding. EPR's earlier profile did not state ownership. The firm has not announced a change that EPR could find.

What recognition has BLAZE PR received?

BLAZE ranked 3,872 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 after 128 percent three-year revenue growth, and was an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree in 2023 and 2024, according to a company profile. It was a PRWeek Best Places to Work honoree, which EPR's earlier profile dated to 2023 and the company profile to 2024.

Which clients has BLAZE PR worked with?

The firm's work includes Brewery Ommegang, Chronic Tacos, Robeks and a Boxed Water and Alaska Airlines campaign. EPR's earlier profile also listed Toyota, Marriott, Hilton, Youtheory, KeVita and TCBY, which are not re-confirmed here. Clutch reviewers describe a boutique level of service alongside the resources of a larger agency.

How does BLAZE PR compare with other lifestyle boutiques?

BLAZE sits between a narrow press office and a large network agency. See EPR profiles of Murphy O'Brien, Autumn Communications, The Krupp Group and Jennifer Bett Communications, plus the consumer brands pillar.

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