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Delmarie Cobb
Veteran Media and Political Consultant
Delmarie Cobb is a veteran media and political consultant with over 25 years of experience as the owner of The Publicity Works, a boutique public affairs, political consulting, and media relations firm based in Chicago.145 She has established a reputation for her unwavering commitment to progressive public policies and causes.1
Cobb's career highlights include:
- Started as a television news reporter for network affiliates1
- Became a radio talk show host and columnist1
- Served as the first African-American press secretary to the Democratic National Convention in 199612
- Worked on presidential campaigns for Jesse Jackson, Bill Bradley, and Hillary Clinton1
- Founded Ida's Legacy, a political action committee named after Ida B. Wells-Barnett23
Cobb is known for her political astuteness and is frequently sought after by media for expert viewpoints on politics and campaigns.12 She has earned numerous honors from organizations such as the National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter and Rainbow/PUSH.1
In addition to her consulting work, Cobb is dedicated to nurturing and developing the journalism careers of young adults and continues to be an influential voice in Chicago and national politics.12