New York, NY (January 22, 2024) – Magrino, a full-channel communications agency based in New York City, today announced the return of David Mandler as Senior Vice President to lead growth and innovation.
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David Mandler
[Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan]
Mandler has established himself as a 360-marketing innovator, having represented and consulted for some of the world’s most recognizable drinks brands. Most notably, he helped orchestrate the launch of George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman’s Casamigos Tequila in 2013, serving as global head of PR. Other past PR representation highlights include celebrity backed ready-to-drink canned cocktail The Long Drink and WhistlePig Whiskey, leader of the premium rye whiskey category. In addition to drinks industry experience, Mandler has consulted for some of the world’s most respected photographers and content creators while managing PR for international photo agency BFA.com. He also managed PR for renowned lifestyle and automotive photographer, creative director, and editor, Ted Gushue.
In his new role, Mandler will take a lead in new business development, accelerating agency growth into new categories while augmenting Magrino’s integrated marketing capabilities including content development, ground-up event creation, celebrity and talent ambassador programs, and partnership marketing. Over the past two years, Magrino has expanded its leadership team by welcoming back two other agency veterans, Senior Vice President Mary Ogushwitz and Executive Vice President Ariane Romano, helping to drive double digit growth year over year.
Mandler previously spent four years at Magrino servicing a luxury lifestyle client roster ranging from food and spirits such as Louis XIII Cognac, Stoli Vodka, William Grant & Sons, The James Beard Foundation Awards, and Eataly, to renowned travel and hospitality brands like The Ranch, The Plaza Hotel, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
“It is an honor to return to Magrino. I couldn’t be more excited to rejoin Susan and her truly best-in-class team,” said David Mandler. “I look forward to supporting existing clients and playing a role in new business development.”
About Magrino
Magrino is an award-winning, preeminent lifestyle public relations and marketing agency which was named to the Observer’s Top 25 PR Firms in America 2023 for the 9th year in a row. The agency specializes in public relations, marketing, brand development, digital and social media marketing and communications for the world’s most revered luxury brands in travel, real estate, food, wine & spirits, fashion, beauty, health & wellness, home furnishings & design, and consumer goods. The agency combines breakthrough creative ideas, unparalleled strategic insights, and intelligence to achieve marketing and business goals for every client. For more information visit www.magrinopr.com.