Cwamne Howard

About

Cwamne Howard is a freelance PR specialist, with a focus in media relations across various industries including tech, real estate, and health. With proven expertise in leading successful PR campaigns, he has achieved top media placements and podcast features for numerous clients. Cwamne's strategic approach emphasizes storytelling, research, and strong media relations, consistently delivering impactful results. His portfolio includes impressive placements in Forbes, Inc., and a range of podcasts, showcasing his ability to turn challenging campaigns into success stories. Cwamne remains dedicated to producing exceptional outcomes for his clients.

Experience

• Public Relations / Communications Account Coordinator · Wind Communications (now part of ARInsights)2025-02-01 –

  With ARInsights my duties include: providing background information for analyst relations briefings, peer insights research and creating GPI assessments.

• Public Relations Specialist · Cwamne PR2019-10-01 –

  As a freelance PR Specialist I have handled media relations for a number of clients in verticals such as: tech, real estate, publishing, podcasting, events, public speaking, adventure, health, life coaching, clothing, skincare and nonprofits. My top media placements under my own agency have been with: CBS New York, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, CyberNews, The Biz Journals, EuroNews, Thrive Global, Gear Junkie, 13 WTHR and ABC Denver. I have also landed my clients on various top 10% podcasts, some include: BriteVibe (top 0.5%), GSD Mode (top 1%), Full Dive Gaming (top 5%), Referrals Podcast (top 1.5%), Animation Industry (top 3%), Dawnversations Podcast (top 2%).

• PR & Communications Assistant · Milo Agency2024-01-01 – 2024-10-01

  With the Milo Agency I worked as a freelancer on a part-time basis. My duties included: media scanning, pitch writing, creating pitch angles and media placement coordinating. The top media placements were with Newsbreak, Green Matters, Gear Junkie and EY.

• Public Relations / Campaign Consultant · Paws PR2024-10-01 – 2025-02-01

  With Paws PR I consulted on getting a campaign with Pilots To The Rescue back on track. My duties included: media list building, research, media pitching, media monitoring and other PR campaign support. I secured a number of top 10% podcast interviews, a feature with Smiley News and a radio interview on NPR.

• Host / Writer · K Crush America2020-05-01 – 2024-04-01

  With KCrush I hosted a segment called Candid Conversations with KCrush, where I did guest booking and interview question writing. I also wrote entertainment articles.

• Public Relations Specialist · Phoenix Zones Initiative2022-09-01 – 2023-04-01

  With PZI I worked on a part-time and contract basis. My primary duties included media scanning, event research and media kit design.

• Media Relations Manager · CLOUT - PR & Corporate Communications2021-11-01 – 2022-03-01

  With Clout I worked as a freelancer on a part-time basis, primarily focused on pitching. For their clients I have landed placements on: Forbes, Business Insider, INC., The Hustle, CyberNews, AM New York, The Quintessential Gentleman, No Pixs After Dark podcast, Startup Nation, and The Whiskey Wash. My other duties included leading client meetings, developing media databases and contributing to client presentations.

• Freelance Writer · Cwamne Howard LLC2018-04-01 – 2019-12-01

  I wrote scripts, blogs, short stories and business content. I was a frequent writer and author for TC Social Club and the Texties eBook app.

• Social Media Coordinator / PR Coordinator · Helping Hands Pantry2016-12-01 – 2018-05-01

  My primary duties included social media management, asset design and content writing.

• AmeriCorps VIP Fellow (VIP Mentoring Coordinator) · Inland Empire United Way2016-12-01 – 2017-08-01

  My job was to implement and manage an education program. The duties included: volunteer recruitment, student advising, obtaining in kind donations and event coordinating.

Education

• California State University-San BernardinoBachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice

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