Ashley Barton

Ashley Barton serves as Executive Vice President, Consumer Lifestyle at 5W PR. Ashley is a successful brand-building publicist with over 10 years of experience, implementing and executing strategic campaigns across a variety of media verticals and partnerships.

Prior to joining 5W 8.5 years ago, Ashley was the PR Manager at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Ashley has also worked with clients including Payless, Miami Fashion Week, WNBA, Ashley Stewart, Aerosoles, William Murray, Fit Body Boot Camp, DUBGEE by Whoopi Goldberg, and more.

Currently, Ashley provides day-to-day client counsel, strategic direction, and an innovative approach to targeting top media outlets for her clients. Through her keen understanding of media relations and by maintaining her strong media contacts, her clients have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, CNBC, Associated Press, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Allure, BuzzFeed, ABC News, TODAY, GMA, and more. In addition to overseeing strategy within her division, Ashley continues to support team member's roles and growth within the company.

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Stony Brook University, and recently achieved a Master of Science in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from New York University. She loves cooking, traveling, horseback riding and brunch on Sundays, and currently resides in New York City with her husband.