Keith Swiader

Keith Swiader is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in PR, gaming, and entertainment. With over six years of experience in PR across various industries including consumer tech, media, AR/VR, and SaaS, Keith has honed his skills both in agency and in-house settings. In the gaming world, he has held the role of a video games journalist for five years, contributing to reputable platforms such as Destructoid, Touch Arcade, and EpicBattleAxe. Keith also gained valuable experience through a video games PR internship at Sandbox Strategies.

Keith's career highlights include the successful launch of the award-winning VR studio Wevr in 2016. Under his direction, Wevr released the critically acclaimed AAA VR experience, Gnomes & Goblins, directed by Jon Favreau, receiving praise from major publications like The New York Times, AP, Polygon, and The Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, Keith spearheaded the stealth launch of the AR company Mira in 2017, which garnered press coverage from reputable sources like The Verge, Business Insider, Engadget, and Mashable. He also managed demo booths at high-profile events such as the Tribeca Film Festival and San Diego Comic-Con.

Keith Swiader is a well-educated professional, having pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Queens College and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Queensborough Community College. Throughout his career, Keith has taken on various roles in different organizations, including his current position as Senior PR & Communications Manager at CB Insights. Previously, he held key PR positions at Moxie Communications Group and contributed as a freelance writer for TouchArcade.com. His contributions to Destructoid.com and EpicBattleAxe.com have showcased his expertise in the gaming industry.