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Meet Bristol Jones: The PR Powerhouse Redefining Tech Influence at Avenue Z

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Bristol Jones, VP and Managing Director of Avenue Z Miami, is redefining how brands earn visibility, build trust, and shape conversations.

By Samantha Soskin

Sep 23, 2025

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At the center of Avenue Z’s Miami hub is Bristol Jones, VP and Managing Director. She is a communications leader who has redefined how fintech, crypto, and emerging tech brands earn visibility, build trust, and shape conversations in highly complex markets.

Still early in her career, Bristol has already been recognized as one of PRWeek’s Women to Watch, Business Insider’s Rising Stars of PR, and one of NYC Fintech Women’s Inspiring Fintech Females. She brings a rare mix of creative intuition, cultural awareness, and financial communications expertise, helping Avenue Z’s clients not just break into the headlines but own them.

A Career Built on Storytelling

Bristol’s career began in luxury fashion, where she directed North American communications for Manolo Blahnik, managing brand positioning and launches across top-tier fashion publications. She later pivoted into fintech and emerging technology, where she has become one of the most sought-after experts in narrative strategy and crisis communications.

Since joining Avenue Z, Bristol has:

  • Built and scaled the Miami office into a high-growth hub, delivering double-digit revenue growth.
  • Secured 500+ earned media placements in publications like The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, and Forbes.
  • Led campaigns for breakout brands including Public.com, Better.com, Fundbox, and Sagard.
  • Directed high-stakes crisis communications during periods of regulatory scrutiny and industry disruption.

Her leadership blends precision storytelling with trusted relationships, turning complex innovations in finance and tech into headline-worthy narratives.

Recognized for Influence and Impact

Bristol’s influence extends well beyond client campaigns. She leads a diverse PR team, mentors emerging leaders with Miami Dade College’s Women in Technology program, and actively champions visibility for female founders and executives across her portfolio.

Her work has earned her some of the industry’s highest honors, including:

Bristol Rae Jones

Senior Vice President of Public Relations @ Avenue Z

I'm excited to share that I have been included as one of NYC Fintech Women's Inspiring Fintech Females for 2024 in the Network Builders category! This year, IFF has recognized 81 incredible women transforming financial technology across six categories: Founders, Leaders, Money Movers, Network Builders, Product Builders, and Operators. It's an honor to be included among these accomplished leaders in the fintech community and to see so many friends on the list. Huge thank you to my team at Avenue Z for nominating me! 🩵

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Leading Conversations in PR, Finance, and Tech

A frequent speaker at fintech, VC, and communications industry events, Bristol is shaping the dialogue around brand trust, strategic storytelling, and inclusive leadership. She recently spoke at the FPRA PR and Comms Summit on new media in the White House.

Bristol Rae Jones

Senior Vice President of Public Relations @ Avenue Z

I spoke yesterday at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) PR & Comms Summit in Orlando on “Why the White House is Betting Big on New Media.” I’ll admit that I was both nervous and surprised to see a full house (especially since the CEO of Qwoted was speaking at the same time 😅). It’s a very different experience being on this side of the podium, and it was the largest audience I’ve spoken to yet! We explored how the media landscape is shifting rapidly, why new media platforms are becoming essential to building public trust, and how AI is shaping the way we consume information. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the conversation! #FPRA2025 #PublicRelations Avenue Z

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Her expertise spans:

“PR is about clarity, credibility, and creating space for voices that deserve to be heard,” says Jones. “My mission is to help innovators and leaders break through the noise and shape the conversations that matter most.”

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Driving the Future of PR

For Bristol, PR isn’t just about media placements. It’s about creating platforms, shifting narratives, and ensuring the right leaders are heard in the moments that matter most.

We’re proud to have Bristol at the forefront of our Miami office, helping us drive influence at the intersection of finance, technology, and culture.

Read more from Bristol on Driving Influence.

Want expert consultation from Bristol, need high-level commentary for an article, or looking for an engaging speaker at your industry event? Get in touch.

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By Samantha Soskin

Sep 23, 2025

Samantha Soskin is the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Avenue Z with experience in media relations, strategic communications, and social media.

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