LRA PR Appoints Samantha Pell Senior Public Relations Manager
Seasoned publicist and sports journalist leads agency growth across entertainment and hospitality
Washington, DC—Two years after joining the agency, LRA PR President Anthony Hesselius announced today the advancement of Samantha Pell to a new role as the company’s Senior Public Relations Manager. Pell has quickly established herself as a thoughtful communications professional and leader, supporting a range of clients across lifestyle brands, travel and live events.
Before joining the team at LRA PR, Pell was the National Hockey League and Washington Capitals beat reporter for The Washington Post, a position she held for four years. Since moving to the agency, she has built a reputation as an innovative storyteller, quickly learning the nuance of work in both the capital region, but also across the industries LRA serves. In 2024, she led LRA’s support of the launch of Women’s Elite Rugby - the first of its kind professional league in the US which will debut in March.
In addition to new managerial duties, Pell will continue leading other high profile accounts for LRA, including ongoing work on behalf of eMerge Americas in Miami Beach, Florida; the Canopy by Hilton and Hyatt House complexed hotels at The District Wharf in Washington, DC; Kansas City, Missouri based emerging restaurant brand 801 Chophouse; the new AC by Marriott and Residence Inn dual-branded property in Reston, Virginia; and the iconic Washington Hilton, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025.
Follow her on X or Instagram at @SamanthaJPell. For more information about LRA or to speak with Mrs. Pell, contact anthonyh@lindarothpr.com.
About LRA PR
The team at LRA PR excels at providing creative connections through media relations, integrated digital marketing, and special events to produce comprehensive public relations plans. Since 1982, LRA has built a legacy of expertise supporting clients in food and beverage, travel and tourism, as well as a range of lifestyle brands. For more information, visit www.lindarothpr.com or on social media @LindaRothPR.
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