BLAZE PR is a Santa Monica-based boutique agency focused on lifestyle and consumer brands. Founded in 1990 and headquartered at 1427 3rd Street, the firm has more than 35 years of operating history and currently employs approximately 32 professionals. BLAZE provides integrated public relations, influencer, and social media programs for consumer brands across food and beverage, hospitality, travel, beauty, and lifestyle categories.
Leadership
Matt Kovacs serves as President of BLAZE PR. Kovacs has worked in public relations and marketing for more than 25 years across media relations, social media, promotions, street teams, grassroots, and integrated brand campaigns.
Notable client work
BLAZE PR has executed PR programs for global hospitality and consumer brands including Toyota, Marriott, and Hilton, alongside emerging consumer brands such as Youtheory, KeVita, AmaWaterways, Chronic Tacos, TCBY, and Brewery Ommegang. The firm's earned media program covers consumer titles including Forbes, The Huffington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and People.
Recognition
Inc. Best Workplaces (2023, 2024). PRWeek Best Places to Work (2023). Best Places to Work in Los Angeles, Small Business category (2024). BLAZE is regularly cited in Southern California top-PR-firm rankings.
Services
Strategic communications, media relations, influencer relations, social media, integrated brand campaigns, event marketing, and consumer launches.
Frequently asked questions
Where is BLAZE PR located? Santa Monica, California — 1427 3rd Street, #201.
When was BLAZE PR founded? 1990. The firm has more than 35 years of operating history.
What industries does BLAZE PR serve? Food and beverage, hospitality, travel, beauty, and lifestyle consumer brands.
Who runs BLAZE PR? Matt Kovacs serves as President.
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