Updated June 2026. Sam Brown Inc. is a leading independent healthcare communications agency founded 1999 by Laura Liotta. Acquired by Blue Matter, a life sciences consulting firm, in September 2024. Liotta continues as Founder and President and joined Blue Matter's executive management team. 27-year track record across biotech, pharma, and life sciences communications.
| Founded | 1999 by Laura Liotta |
| Headquarters | Wayne, Pennsylvania (Greater Philadelphia) |
| Founder & President | Laura Liotta |
| Parent | Blue Matter (acquired September 2024) |
| Team Size | 50+ healthcare communications professionals |
| Active Clients | 40+ |
| Specialty | Biotech, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare technology, life sciences |
| Services | Corporate, clinical, and commercial communications across launch and lifecycle |
| Website | sambrown.com |
Overview
Sam Brown Inc. is a leading healthcare communications agency founded in 1999 by Laura Liotta. Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania (greater Philadelphia), the agency has built a 27-year reputation as a senior-led healthcare communications specialist serving biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and healthcare technology companies. In September 2024, Sam Brown was acquired by Blue Matter, a leading life sciences consulting firm with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Liotta continues to lead the agency as Founder and President and joined Blue Matter's executive management team.
History and Ownership
Laura Liotta founded Sam Brown Inc. in 1999. The agency remained independent and senior-led for 25 years, building a roster of more than 40 active life sciences clients and a team of 50+ healthcare communications professionals. The firm developed a reputation for an "unusual overhead structure" that allowed it to provide senior-level talent on every account at competitive rates — distinguishing it from larger agencies where junior staff often dominate day-to-day client work.
On September 18, 2024, Blue Matter — a strategic consulting firm serving the life sciences industry from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia — acquired Sam Brown Inc. Sam Brown retains its name and continues to be led by Liotta, who also joined Blue Matter's executive management team and is leading the formation of a new strategic communications division within Blue Matter.
Key Milestones
1999: Laura Liotta founded Sam Brown Inc. in Wayne, PA.
2000s–2010s: Built a roster of biotech, pharma, and venture-capital-backed life sciences clients. Established reputation for senior-led service model and high client retention.
2020s: Continued growth across corporate, clinical, and commercial communications for life sciences clients.
September 18, 2024: Blue Matter, a leading life sciences consulting firm, acquired Sam Brown Inc. Sam Brown retains its name; Laura Liotta continues as Founder and President and joins Blue Matter's executive management team.
2025–2026: Liotta leading the formation of a new strategic communications division within Blue Matter, combining the consulting firm's industry expertise with Sam Brown's communications capabilities.
Services
Sam Brown offers full-service healthcare communications including:
- Corporate Communications — corporate narrative, executive positioning, media relations, financial PR
- Clinical Communications — clinical trial communications, disease awareness, KOL engagement, scientific congress communications
- Commercial Communications — product launch, lifecycle management, brand marketing, payer and provider communications
- Investor Relations — IPO communications, earnings, investor outreach, capital markets
- Brand Marketing and Creative — brand identity, campaign creative, multichannel creative production
- Digital and Social Media — digital strategy, social media communications, content development
- Issues and Crisis Management — risk preparation, crisis response, reputation management
Leadership
Laura Liotta serves as Founder and President of Sam Brown Inc. and joined Blue Matter's executive management team following the September 2024 acquisition. She is leading the formation of a new strategic communications division within Blue Matter that combines the consulting firm's life sciences depth with Sam Brown's communications capabilities. The agency operates with a senior-led model — only experienced healthcare communications professionals are placed on client accounts, supported by a high-retention, low-turnover team.
Awards and Recognition
Sam Brown has been recognized by O'Dwyer's as one of the leading healthcare communications agencies in the United States. The firm is known for client retention, senior-level expertise, and creative work across the life sciences communications category. The Blue Matter acquisition was widely covered in industry trade press including PR Week, PRovoke Media, and BioSpace.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
Sam Brown has served more than 40 active clients across biotech, biopharmaceutical, and venture-capital-backed life sciences companies. Notable historical clients include Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Aro Biotherapeutics, Calithera Biosciences, Prelude Therapeutics, and GW Pharmaceuticals. The agency's work spans companies from discovery research through late-stage clinical development to product launch and commercialization.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Sam Brown Inc. continuously since 2009. For the full archive of news, including the September 2024 Blue Matter acquisition, see everything-pr.com/tag/sam-brown-inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Sam Brown Inc.?
Sam Brown Inc. was acquired by Blue Matter, a life sciences consulting firm, in September 2024. Founder Laura Liotta continues as President of Sam Brown and joined Blue Matter's executive management team. Sam Brown retains its name and brand.
Who is the CEO of Sam Brown Inc.?
Laura Liotta is Founder and President. She founded the agency in 1999 and continues to lead it following the 2024 Blue Matter acquisition.
Where is Sam Brown Inc. headquartered?
Wayne, Pennsylvania, in the greater Philadelphia area.
When was Sam Brown Inc. founded?
1999 by Laura Liotta. The firm has a 27-year track record in healthcare communications.
What does Sam Brown specialize in?
Healthcare communications for biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and healthcare technology companies. The firm covers corporate, clinical, and commercial communications across the life science continuum — from discovery research through commercialization.
What is the Blue Matter acquisition?
On September 18, 2024, Blue Matter — a global life sciences consulting firm serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia — acquired Sam Brown Inc. The combination adds best-in-class strategic communications capabilities to Blue Matter's consulting offerings, with Liotta leading a new strategic communications division within Blue Matter.
Key Takeaways
- Sam Brown Inc. is a leading healthcare communications agency founded 1999 by Laura Liotta.
- Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania (greater Philadelphia) with 50+ healthcare communications professionals.
- Acquired by Blue Matter, a global life sciences consulting firm, on September 18, 2024.
- Sam Brown retains its name and brand. Laura Liotta continues as Founder and President and joined Blue Matter's executive management team.
- Specializes in biotech, biopharma, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and healthcare technology communications.
- Notable client roster includes Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Aro Biotherapeutics, Calithera Biosciences, Prelude Therapeutics, and GW Pharmaceuticals.
- Distinguished by a senior-led service model — only experienced healthcare communications professionals work on client accounts.
