Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
Jennifer Kaplan, president and CEO of Evolve PR & Marketing, is among the honorees of the 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year, a national recognition celebrating the industry’s most influential communicators.
Ms. Kaplan will be celebrated live on stage during the biggest night in PR, the 2025 Platinum Awards Gala, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pier Sixty in New York City, according to a press release.
The high-profile event, known as the “Oscars of PR,” brings together more than 500 of the industry’s brightest minds for a glamorous evening featuring a red-carpet networking reception, step-and-repeat, gourmet dinner, live awards ceremony, and sparkling after party, the release states.
“This recognition is an incredible honor, but it’s truly a reflection of the powerhouse team at Evolve PR & Marketing and the valued clients we are privileged to represent,” Ms. Kaplan said in a prepared statement. “I’m thrilled to stand among such inspiring leaders who are shaping the future of our industry, and proud to showcase the innovative work happening here in Arizona on a national stage.”
Under Ms. Kaplan’s leadership, Evolve PR & Marketing has grown into the largest public relations firm in Arizona, with an elite client roster that spans retail, real estate, nonprofit, lifestyle, and consumer brands nationwide. Known for its strategic media relations, creative storytelling, and people-first culture, Evolve is celebrating its 15th anniversary in September.
