Flackable: Philadelphia PR Agency Founded in 2014

Flackable is a Philadelphia public relations agency founded in 2014 by Brian Hart, who bootstrapped it at age 27 and is its president. It began as a niche agency for wealth management firms and, per a June 2026 release, now describes itself as an agency for technology companies, manufacturers and industry disruptors, with deep financial services experience. LinkedIn lists a team of two to ten.

Originally published October 2020. Updated October 17, 2026.

Who founded and leads Flackable?

Brian Hart founded Flackable in 2014 and is its president. The 2017 PR News honoree release describes him as founder and president, a weekly online columnist for Inc. and an Adweek 2015 PR Industry 30 Under 30 honoree. Inc. lists him as an award-winning communications consultant and founder of Flackable. The agency's website says he wrote Credibility Marketing: An Insider's Playbook for PR-Powered Growth and hosts a podcast and live show called Off The Record.

How has Flackable's focus changed?

A 2017 PR Newswire release described a national agency serving financial and professional services firms. A June 2026 CityBiz release says Flackable is a Philadelphia agency for technology companies, manufacturers and industry disruptors that also brings deep experience across financial services, and that it celebrated its 12th anniversary in May 2026. Its website now emphasizes credibility marketing and visibility in AI search.

What does Flackable do?

LinkedIn lists public relations, content development, award nominations, speaking engagements and digital strategy. The agency's website says it earns coverage in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Forbes and CNBC and that it does not pass off paid placements as earned. EPR's financial services PR section covers its original category.

Where is Flackable based?

Flackable is headquartered in Philadelphia. It was founded in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and moved to the city in April 2017. EPR's Philadelphia PR firms page covers the local market.

How does Flackable compare with other Philadelphia PR firms?

Flackable is a small founder-led specialist. Compare it with Buchanan Public Relations, Brian Communications and Maven Communications. For financial communications at larger scale, see Prosek Partners and the PR agency profiles directory.

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