Updated June 2026. Kaplow Communications is an independent, women-led PR agency founded in 1991 by Liz Kaplow. Headquartered in New York City and specializing in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, consumer health, and wellness. Liz Kaplow was inducted into PRWeek's Hall of Femme in 2020 and is widely recognized as one of the industry's most influential women.
Kaplow Communications is an independent, women-led public relations and integrated communications agency founded in 1991 by Liz Kaplow. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, the firm has built more than three decades of expertise in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, consumer health, wellness, and retail communications. Founder and CEO Liz Kaplow was inducted into PRWeek's Hall of Femme in 2020.
History and Ownership
Liz Kaplow founded the agency in 1991. Co-founder Evan Jacobs initially provided legal counsel before joining full-time in 1998 as CFO and COO. Kaplow has remained independent and women-led throughout its 35-year history.
Key Milestones
1991: Liz Kaplow founded the agency in New York.
1998: Evan Jacobs joined full-time as CFO and COO.
2002: Created the landmark Target Boat at Chelsea Piers activation.
2008: Produced the Target Bullseye Bodega at New York Fashion Week.
2009: Liz Kaplow honored by Girl Scouts of America as a Woman of Distinction.
2020: Liz Kaplow inducted into PRWeek's Hall of Femme.
2024–2026: Continued recognition on Observer's PR Power List.
Services
Kaplow is a full-service integrated communications agency offering media relations, social media strategy, influencer marketing, event planning, brand building, content development, video production, and community management. The agency operates a dedicated Kaplow Purpose practice built around purpose-driven communications, using the trademarked Digital Emotional Quotient (DEQ) framework.
Leadership
Liz Kaplow serves as Founder and CEO. Co-founder Evan Jacobs serves as CFO and COO. Randi Liodice serves as President and Chief Strategy Officer.
Awards and Recognition
PRWeek's Best Places to Work and PR News' Top Places to Work. Liz Kaplow: 2020 PRWeek Hall of Femme, PR News Top Women in PR Award, New York Women in Communications' Matrix Award.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
Decade-plus relationships with Target, Microsoft, CVS, 23andMe, Laura Mercier, and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) — 20+ years AOR. Other clients: Conair, Skype (the "Just Say Hello" campaign featuring Oprah, Gayle King, and Sanjay Gupta), David's Bridal, James Allen, Mercari, Fidelity Investments, Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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