Ronn Torossian - Biography
Ronn Torossian is one of the most well-respected and dynamic public relations professionals in the United States. He founded the award-winning agency 5W Public Relations in 2003 and has grown 5WPR into one of the most successful independent agencies in the country. 5WPR boasts a dynamic mix of some of the most iconic and recognized brands alongside the hottest start-ups and emerging companies in the nation.
With more than 20 years of marketing experience and a strong focus on crisis management, corporate communications and digital media, Torossian’s counsel is in-demand by global business executives, thought leaders, and blue chip companies alike.
Torossian is a regular fixture on CNBC, Fox News, and Entertainment Tonight providing expert commentary on an on-going basis. He is also a frequent contributor and columnist to a host of publications including Forbes, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, and The New York Observer.
Torossian is an accomplished author whose best-selling book "For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations" is required reading at universities worldwide. An influencer, he pens the Behind the Lines blog which gives readers an insider’s perspective into the worlds of media and marketing. He was named PR Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards and was a semi-finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.
A philanthropist, his eponymous foundation provides support for a host of charities and organizations. He resides in Manhattan with his children.