HUNTER PR: Stagwell-Owned Consumer PR Agency Profile

HUNTER is a New York public relations and communications agency founded in 1989 and owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW). Grace Leong is CEO. On January 29, 2025 Stagwell announced that HUNTER and KWT Global would operate as one firm under the HUNTER banner, with KWT Global's Gabrielle Zucker becoming global chief client officer. O'Dwyer's put HUNTER's 2023 net fees at nearly $58 million.

Originally published November 2015. Updated October 17, 2026.

Who runs HUNTER?

Stagwell's release said Leong would continue as CEO and García Russo would continue as chief transformation officer, and it named Zucker, who had been KWT Global's CEO, global chief client officer. O'Dwyer's reported that Leong told staff KWT brought expertise in corporate, crisis and B2B communications as well as consumer clients in financial services, travel and hospitality.

What was the KWT Global integration?

Stagwell announced on January 29, 2025 that two of its public relations firms, HUNTER and KWT Global, were joining forces as one firm. Mark Penn, Stagwell's chairman and CEO, called it another step toward making Stagwell the right size to deliver integrated solutions. O'Dwyer's reported that no other staff changes were announced. EPR's Allison Worldwide and Team Epiphany profiles cover other Stagwell firms.

What does HUNTER do?

HUNTER built its reputation on consumer communications, and after the integration it describes work in corporate, crisis, B2B and consumer financial services, travel and hospitality, per O'Dwyer's reporting of the staff note. EPR's consumer brands and food and beverage pages cover the categories it serves.

How does HUNTER compare with other consumer PR firms?

Consumer-led peers with EPR profiles include Coyne PR, DeVries Global, Zeno Group, Edelman and Golin Ketchum. For category rankings, see Top CPG PR Agencies 2026 and the New York PR firms list.

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