Aaron Mays
Aaron specializes in media relations, brand messaging, media training, thought leadership, and communications strategy. He works with clients in sectors including higher education, technology, energy & utilities, and not-for-profit.
Before Kivvit, Aaron led his own communications firm, where he worked with clients in the U.S. and the U.K. He has developed numerous earned media campaigns over the course of his career, securing placements in local and national outlets, as well as across the globe in Mexico, Canada, the U.K., sub-Saharan Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Prior to that, he served in communications roles at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, The Axis Agency, and Rise Interactive.
Originally from the East Coast, Aaron lives on Chicago’s South Side. In his spare time, he enjoys writing and directing plays.
Education
- B.S. in communication studies, Northwestern University
Awards
- 2011: PRSA’s Skyline Award (Chicago chapter) and Publicity Club of Chicago’s Silver Trumpet Award
- 2010: PRSA’s Silver Anvil Award of Excellence, PRSA’s Skyline Award (Chicago chapter), and Publicity Club of Chicago’s Golden Trumpet Award