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HUNTER

HUNTER

HUNTER delivers culturally resonant consumer PR and integrated communications strategies that build brand awareness and drive purchase intent through earned media, influencer partnerships, and experiential marketing.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
1989
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Revenue
$10M-$50M
1corporate family

About

Top-tier U.S. consumer PR agency with deep expertise in food, beverage, beauty, and lifestyle verticals, backed by Stagwell's global network

HUNTER is a leading consumer public relations agency headquartered in New York City, with a strong focus on food and beverage, beauty, health and wellness, and lifestyle categories. Founded in 1989 by Grace Leong, Jon Diamond, and Peter Himler, the agency has built a reputation for culturally relevant, insight-driven PR campaigns that connect brands with consumers through earned media, influencer engagement, experiential activations, and social content strategies. HUNTER works with a roster of major consumer brands including household names in CPG, spirits, personal care, and retail. HUNTER operates as a subsidiary within the Stagwell Inc. network, having joined through the 2021 merger of MDC Partners and Stagwell Marketing Group. This affiliation provides HUNTER with access to a broader suite of marketing services, data capabilities, and global resources while maintaining its distinct agency identity and consumer PR specialization. The agency is consistently ranked among the top independent consumer PR firms in the United States. While not a traditional AdTech company, HUNTER occupies a significant position in the broader marketing and communications ecosystem, particularly at the intersection of earned media, influencer marketing, and integrated brand communications. Its expertise in consumer storytelling and media relations makes it a key partner for brands seeking to build awareness and cultural relevance beyond paid advertising channels.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Mid-Market, Enterprise

What they offer

  • Consumer PR

    Earned media strategy and execution for consumer brands across food, beverage, beauty, and lifestyle categories

  • Influencer Marketing

    Influencer identification, partnership management, and campaign execution to amplify brand messaging

  • Experiential Marketing

    Brand activations, events, and immersive experiences designed to generate media coverage and consumer engagement

  • Social & Content Strategy

    Social media strategy, content creation, and community management aligned with PR campaigns

  • Brand Strategy & Insights

    Consumer research, cultural trend analysis, and brand positioning to inform communications strategies

  • Crisis Communications

    Reputation management and crisis response services for consumer brands

Key features

Deep specialization in consumer CPG, food & beverage, and beauty categoriesIntegrated earned media and influencer marketing capabilitiesCultural insights and trend-driven campaign developmentExperiential and event marketing expertiseAccess to Stagwell's broader data and media networkStrong relationships with top-tier consumer media outlets

Use cases

Product launch PR campaigns for CPG and food & beverage brandsInfluencer seeding and ambassador programs for beauty brandsBrand reputation building and thought leadership for lifestyle companiesExperiential activations tied to cultural moments or retail launchesCrisis communications and reputation managementIntegrated campaigns combining earned, social, and experiential media

Customer segments

Food & Beverage brandsBeauty & Personal Care brandsHealth & Wellness companiesLifestyle and retail brandsSpirits and alcohol brandsConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Cision (media monitoring and outreach)Meltwater (media intelligence)Traackr or similar influencer platformsSprout Social or similar social media management tools

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Service-based (no software deployment)

API

No

Corporate history
  • 1989Founded
Connection details

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