/About Us

We Drive Influence:
strategic communications, media, and content that elevate reputation and revenue across every channel.

/About Us

We Drive Influence: strategic communications, media, and content that elevate reputation and revenue across every channel.

30 years of search and digital marketing leadership mixed with high-impact PR, performance media, AI optimization,

and a technology-driven approach.

We are the agency for influence.

We Are Avenue Z.

Outcomes Across Channels

Our Edge

We know the editors

Our deep media relationships ensure your content and stories land in front of the right decision-makers to secure premium coverage.

We know the algorithms

Our expertise in platform algorithms allows us to optimize content for maximum visibility and engagement across all channels.

We know the influencers

We leverage data-driven insights to craft messaging that resonates with your target audience, driving meaningful connections and results.

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AI at Cannes Lions 2025: From Hype to Hands-On with Whitney Hart

How AI is Influencing Advertising with Jonathan Snow

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Leadership Isn’t What It Used to Be (And That’s a Good Thing) with Jonathan Snow

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Why Your B2B Sales Pipeline Needs AI Optimization Now with Jeffrey Herzog

Avenue Z Wins Business of the Year H. Wayne Huizenga Startup Award

Why AI Agents Are Already Rewriting Your eCommerce Brand Strategy with Jonathan Snow

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How to Successfully Deliver Bad News to Stakeholders with Nneka Etoniru

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Owning the Narrative: How Businesses Can Adapt to the New Media Era with Jeffrey Herzog

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DeepSeek’s Security Risks: What Business Leaders Need to Know with Johnny Hughes

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Avenue Z Featured in TechCrunch: Leading the Charge in AI Optimization

Mastering Your Next Media Interview: 18 Tips for Success

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Legacy Media Isn’t Dead, It’s Ready for Repositioning with Jeffrey Herzog

AI Slop is Everywhere We Look — Here's How Businesses Can Avoid the AI Slop Cycle

AI Slop is Everywhere We Look — Here’s How Businesses Can Avoid the AI Slop Cycle with Johnny Hughes

Breaking the Pinkwashing Cycle with Nneka Etoniru

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Digital media company more than triples Miami office space

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Why Every Brand Needs an Influencer Strategy with Johnny Hughes

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How Leaders Can Align Competing Board Interests with Jeffrey Herzog

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The Fine Line Interview with Nneka Etoniru

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How Social Commerce Data Can Transform Brand Strategies with David Corchado

How to Win Black Friday
and Cyber Monday This
Year with AI

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11 Brand Strategies to Ensure Product and Service Quality Control

Breast Cancer Survivors in Comms with Nneka Etoniru

TikTok: It’s Time To Be On It. Learn How with Jonathan Snow

How to Go Viral: Building an Affiliate Influencer Army

Convergence Marketing: Balancing Automation With Human Relationships with David Corchado

David Corchado on AI and Strategic Innovation: AItech365 Interview

Our Leadership

Jeffrey Herzog

CEO

Johnny Hughes, CMO
Johnny Hughes

CMO & AI Council Chair

Jessica Dalziel
Jessica Dalziel

Chief Client Officer

Dave Johnson

Chief Operating Officer

Jon Snow

Chief Innovation Officer

Whitney Hart

Chief Strategy Officer

David Corchado
David Corchado

Chief Technology Officer

Nneka Etoniru
Nneka Etoniru

EVP, Global Brand Strategy

Darren Lengyel

SVP, Delivery Operations

RZ
Rachael Zahn

SVP, Strategic Marketing

Thomas Stern

SVP, Client Solutions

Lisette Ortiz
Lisette Ortiz

VP of People Operations

Ryan Pesch

Vice President, Client Operations

Bristol Jones

Director, Head of Miami

libbie
Libbie Wilcox

Director, Public Relations

Vincent Nezzer

Director, AIO Strategy

Tina Fleming
Tina Fleming

Senior Director of Strategy

Dianna Gatto

Senior Director of Digital

Eli
Eli Bar-Din

Director, Paid Social

Abdullah Alkudsi

Associate Director

Jessica W
Jessica Warner

Director, Client Operations

Emily Zimmer

Senior Brand Strategist

Danielle Irigoyen
Danielle Irigoyen

Director, Content Marketing

Madeleine Worrall

Senior Associate

Parveen Singh

Director, Public Relations

Nafisa Saeed

Associate

Kirk Finley

Sr. Manager, Web Development

Greg Huepler

Tech Enablement Specialist

Maddi Heberden

Senior Strategy Consultant

Alita
Alita Giacone

Director, Pursuits

Nick
Nicholas Osler

Director, Marketing Technology

Tamar Terell

Editorial Director

Our Industry Expertise

FinTech

Crypto / Blockchain

AI & Emerging Tech

VC & Private Equity

B2B

eCommerce

Board of Directors

Jon Kaiden
Jon Kaiden

Board Member

Shane Kim
Shane Kim

Board Member

Malvina
Malvina Guretsky

Board Member

Mike Jackson
Mike Jackson

Board Member & Finance Committee Chair

Award Winning Work

Recognized for our approach across strategic content, media, and technology.

Clutch Fastest Growing Companies
Addy Best Digital Agency in FL
OBJ Best Places to Work
UpCity top FL agency
Expertise Best Digital Agency in FL
The Webby Awards Top Website of the Day
revenue and reputation outcomes

Award-Winning Work

Our commitment to quality has earned us the privilege of receiving numerous prestigious awards, which we proudly showcase as a testament to our dedication and expertise.

Clutch fastest growing companies
AAF Addy Award
OBJ best places to work award
UpCity top FL agency
Expertise award
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Stay in touch. Discuss your needs with us and see how we can help.

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