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5WPR News · Published December 6, 2018

Lauren McGuire
Executive Vice President, Digital & Social

5W Spotlight: Nicholas Koulermos

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In this week’s 5W Spotlight, we sat down with Nicholas Koulermos, Associate Vice President of Corporate, to discuss his journey into the PR industry. His advice for people looking to get into PR? “Live and breathe your clients…” Read the full interview below! What inspired you to get into PR? Joe Biden…sort of. His dedication and passion for public service inspired me to get into Public Affairs, which eventually led to my work in PR. What was your first gig in PR? I worked for the Mayor’s Office in Chicago in Public Affairs & Events, which had a PR component. My role was to oversee public sporting events like 5K’s across the city and get press to attend/cover – a super fun first job! Looking back over your time in the PR industry, what are some lessons you have learned? Learn how to manage client expectations. If you set reasonable expectations out of the gate, you’ll set your team up for success. What campaign has made the biggest impact on your career? My campaign with NS2 Serves, a non-profit that helps train and employ veterans in high tech IT careers. It’s a passion project I have the privilege of working on, and in 2019 we’re planning to take it to a whole new level, so stay tuned! What is your best advice for young talents to be successful the PR industry? Live and breathe your clients. Learn their business and what makes them money, and the media results will come.                 Nicholas is Associate Vice President of 5W's Corporate Practice
Lauren McGuire

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Lauren McGuire

Lauren McGuire is a seasoned digital marketing and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving growth, innovation, and integration across diverse industries. She's had great success leading national digital operations spanning Paid Media, Influencer, and Social channels to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Known for her ability to design and implement systems that streamline workflows, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance performance, Lauren has played a pivotal role in shaping digital strategy for major brands in corporate, consumer, travel, healthcare, and lifestyle sectors. She is a trusted partner to senior leadership, guiding new business development, integrating emerging technologies like AI, and ensuring readiness for rapid market shifts. Lauren's career includes leadership roles in the agency world where she consistently delivered measurable results in media performance, team development, and revenue growth. With expertise in digital strategy, operational excellence, and advanced marketing techniques, she thrives on turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans that drive sustainable success. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a specialization in Public Relations/Advertising from Loyola University Maryland, along with a Business Administration minor from the AACSB-accredited Sellinger School of Business.

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