Innovation Becomes
Influence Here
We’ve Always Been a Marketing Communications Agency Made For Industry-changers.
At Highwire, we propel innovation-driven companies to transform industries. Born in an era of profound technological evolution — think the iPhone and the dawn of social media — we've grown alongside the disruptors and changemakers, evolving to become a full-service strategic marketing communications agency. Always up on trends but never bound to them, we value truth above all. We're deeply in-the-know about the industries we serve and possess the skills to cover every angle of your strategic communications and marketing effort.
THE TEAM
To Us, It’s Your Story Above All
All 160+ of our thinkers and doers exist and thrive where bold ideas meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving world. The mantra, “Above All” is always top of mind for our strategic communications, marketing, and creative teams because it expresses our absolute commitment to crafting and elevating your story beyond your competition.
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Michael O'Brien
CEO
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Carol Carrubba
Co-Founder
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Emily Call Borders
Co-founder, Chief Client Officer
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Michael Byrnes
Chief Growth Officer
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Joe Hamrahi
Chief Financial Officer
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Jason Mayde
Chief Technology Officer
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Ayanna Anderson
Head of DIBs
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Andrew Robinson
Head of People
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Christine Elswick
Managing Director, Industries and Cybersecurity Lead
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James Holland
EVP, Integrated Strategy
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Danny Maiello
Managing Director, Strategic Communications and Energy Lead
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Kim Paone
EVP, Financial Services
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Kate Adorno
Executive Vice President
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Keith LaFerriere
Executive Creative Director
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Rebekah Crispin
EVP, Integrated Solutions
We're Totally Committed To Innovative Clients Because We're Cut From The Same Cloth
From signal to signature—from the first revealing audience cues to the final creative expression of your communications effort—we’re invested partners in your journey to redefine what's possible.
And we’re ready when you are.

EXPERTISE
We Know Your World
B2B technology, healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity, and energy are where we’ve made our name. We’ll bring behavior-based strategic insight, deep industry expertise, and brave simplicity to design strategic marketing communications that resonate. Our multi-skilled marketing, strategic communications, and creative teams provide global coverage from our hubs in San Francisco and New York.

APPROACH
Informed To Indelible
Data-driven, industry-wise, and always ingeniously creative, we strive to understand your audience and the dynamics of your market to create strategies and branded campaigns with resonance and impact. With a rare combination of ability and agility, we help you navigate complexity, influence audiences, and amplify impact. We’ll do more than tell your story; we’ll craft an indelible one that captivates, positioning you for peerless growth and success.










PARTNERS
Industry-Changers Unite
From the start, our purpose has been to partner with brands that are changing industries and shaping the future. Whether you're a Fortune-50 market leader or an up-and-coming challenger, your marketing communications effort must be informed, sophisticated, responsive, and able to uncover prime opportunities. So, if you're poised to change things that matter — your market, your industry, or even the world — you've found your match in Highwire.
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Go Higher
We're ready to add our strategic insight, undeniable creative, and deep expertise to your industry-changing ambitions. It’s the perfect formula to turn your innovation into the captivating narrative, impact. and influence that propel you above all your competitors.
