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Social Media
Multimedia
meet the team
We are a public relations and social media firm providing highly creative solutions that appeal to both a consumer's rational way of thinking and their emotional desire to act.
Beth
Strautz
President
A Chicago native, Beth (Brophy) Strautz is President and Founder of Vagus, Inc. With over 20 years of experience successfully branding and driving revenue for some of the world’s largest companies including Hyatt, Marriott, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Ben & Jerry’s and Darden, Strautz provides the experience and expertise to quickly grow any brand in any market.
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Erika
Gimbel
Senior Copy Writer
With over 20 years of proven public relations experience, Erika has successfully developed, managed and executed integrated marketing programs for a wide range of industries, from business-to-business financial services to consumer packaged goods.
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Kelli
Packer
Media Specialist
Kelli Hartsock is a PR professional with nearly a decade of public relations experience, living and breathing the B2C space, specializing in food/beverage, hospitality and health/wellness lifestyle communications. Her expertise lies within strategic planning and media relations, as well as creative content creation, brand ambassadorships, and event management.
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Kate
Pacholek
Account Coordinator/Social Media Manager
Kate is an Account Coordinator and Social Media Manager at Vagus PR developing social media strategy, custom content and creative, as well as community management and reporting. Kate also provides support on all client accounts including writing, media relations, event support, and agency's day-to-day operations, award program, and more.
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