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About Ketner Group Communications

Who We Are

For more than 20 years, Ketner Group has helped retail technology companies build brand, drive demand and grow shareholder value through strategic PR programs.

We’re widely recognized as one of the leading PR agencies in retail technology. With a range of clients, from omni-channel commerce to AdTech, CPG and supply chain solution providers, our team knows and understands retail technology like no other PR agency.

Core services include media and analyst relations, content development, PR messaging and communications strategy, demand generation, social media management and more. Ketner Group has offices in Austin and New York City, working with clients located in North America, UK and Europe.

What We Value

Good Vibes:

Our team is built of fun-loving and authentic people who understand the value of trusted relationships. A kind and respectful culture is central to our work, both with clients and within our organization.

Rock-solid Collaboration:

We are a supportive and encouraging group who works well with our partners and clients to create new ideas and achieve shared goals that make the biggest impact.

Relentless Curiosity:

We are dedicated, passionate experts in the retail ecosystem who strive to expand our knowledge and create great opportunities for our colleagues, clients and partners.

“When I founded Ketner Group, I set out to create a PR agency where we surpass client expectations, treat media like valued partners, and put great importance on work/life balance for our team. These core values have held true as we’ve grown into a thriving PR agency that represents retail technology innovators throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Our clients are change agents and disruptors in retail technology, and we are fiercely committed to their success. Whether it’s growth, market recognition or acquisition, we focus on helping our clients realize their goals. We build creative PR and communications programs that are tailored to every client, and we pride ourselves on driving results that prove the value of PR. In return, many of our clients consider us extended members of their marketing team and refer us to their friends and partners — the highest compliment of all.

We work hard, but we know that work isn’t all there is to life. We value every team member, respect everyone’s opinion and work hard to make Ketner Group an exceptional PR agency. We’re a place where team members can grow professionally, have the satisfaction of doing great work, and find a long-term home.

Welcome to Ketner Group. We’re different by design, and we intend to keep it that way.”


Jeff Ketner
Founder & Senior Advisor

Awards

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PR Daily Top Agencies 2023
Recognized as a Top Agency

Included in PR Daily’s 2023 list of the most outstanding agencies in its Boutique Agency category.

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Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2023
Recognized as a Top Place to Work

Recognized, for the third year in a row in 2023, as one of Ragan’s Top Places to Work.

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PRNEWS Agency Elite 2023
Included in the Top 100 List

Again named an Agency Elite Top 100 by PRNEWS, which spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year.

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Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2022
Recognized as a Top Place to Work

Recognized, for the second year in a row, as one of Ragan’s Top Places to Work. Ragan Communications is the leading publisher and resource for PR and communications professionals.

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Qwoted 100 2022
Named one of the top PR professionals

Ketner Group director of media relations Mariana Fischbach was included in the ‘Qwoted 100’, a live quarterly ranking of PR professionals with the best stories to tell and the most compelling way of telling them.

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Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2021
Recognized as a Top Place to Work

Recognized as one of Ragan’s Top Places to Work: Class of 2021 as part of the inaugural class. Ragan Communications is the leading publisher and resource for PR and communications professionals.

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Inc. 5000 2021
Included in the Regionals Texas List

Named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals Texas list, which recognizes the fastest-growing companies in the state of Texas and is an extension of the Inc. 5000 nationals list.

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PRNEWS Agency Elite 2020
Included in the Top 100 List

Named an Agency Elite Top 100 by PRNEWS, which spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year.

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ABJ Top Austin Agency 2020
Included in The List by The Austin Business Journal

Included in The List by The Austin Business Journal, which ranks creative agencies with local offices.

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MarCom Awards 2019 – Platinum Winner
Awarded for Adlucent E-Book

Awarded for helping create Adlucent’s eBook, “Getting the Most out of Amazon Prime Day 2019″, which garnered media coverage from over 40 media outlets.

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Austin Inno's 50 on Fire 2019
Named a Design/Marketing agency rising to the top

Recognized as a design/marketing agency that is rising to the top in Austin, based on Austin Inno‘s review of the local tech startup ecosystem.

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ABJ Profiles in Power 2019
Nominated for The Austin Business Journal award

Catherine Seeds, President, Ketner Group was nominated for an Austin Business Journal Profiles in Power award, which honors women who are leading Central Texas to a better future.

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MarCom Awards 2018 – Platinum Winner
Awarded for Symphony RetailAI E-Book

Awarded for helping create “Health-Conscious Retail,” a detailed look at the phenomenon, which highlighted the challenges and opportunities presented by evolving customer needs.

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MarCom Awards 2018 – Platinum Winner
Awarded for PlumSlice Content Marketing Campaign

Awarded for completing an integrated content marketing program built from the ground up that far surpassed executive expectations.

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Greater Austin Business Awards 2018
Finalist for Company Culture Category

Selected as a finalist for the Company Culture category of the Greater Austin Business Awards, which are put on annually by Austin Chamber.