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John Obrien
Media Relations and PR Specialist
John O'Brien is the Co-Founder of SBS, a company that specializes in providing strategic communication services beyond traditional public relations. He has been in this role since February 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington. SBS has worked with notable clients, including American Express, GitHub, and Twitter, focusing on driving strategic outcomes for innovative companies and institutions.
O'Brien's background includes significant experience in media relations, media training, writing, messaging, and strategy. Prior to founding SBS, he served as the Vice President of Media Strategy at The OutCast Agency for nearly eight years and has held various roles in other public relations firms, including Weber Shandwick and Horn Group. His early career includes work as an editor, writer, and producer at CNN, as well as an internship at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Broadcasting from Washington State University and has also studied at Gonzaga University in Florence, focusing on Italian, history, and European literature.12
