Impact PR & Communications

05/29/2026

Our team has been busy securing placements from the Hudson Valley all the way out to Colorado.

🌤 Eastdale Village was spotlighted in Hudson Valley Magazine after unveiling an open-air piazza just in time for summer.

🍷 Millbrook Winery’s recent upgrades were highlighted in Chronogram.

🍎 Westerra Credit Union was featured in Colorado Parent for its out of the park teacher appreciation with the Rockies.

Swipe for a glance of our favorites!

05/21/2026

A few weeks ago, our team had the pleasure of celebrating Kayla Hannemann, one of our senior account executives, as she received a Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. We couldn’t be prouder of Kayla for joining the ranks of the other movers and shakers on our team.

Congratulations to all this year’s recipients!

05/18/2026

Filomena & Kristin got to say hello to sunny California 🌤 last month for the PRSA Counselors Academy 2026 Conference. This conference was packed with top industry leaders, giving our team representatives time to connect, learn, and pack great ideas to bring back home!

05/16/2026

Filomena Fanelli, our founder and CEO, has been named one of the top women in PR and communications by the industry-leading PR News!

Filomena started Impact PR with a simple but powerful belief: that strategic communications can change the way the world sees the causes and organizations that matter most. Every day, that mission drives everything we do, and this recognition is a testament to the incredible “impact” she continues to have on the industry.

05/12/2026

We may have grown our team and our reach, but the “why” behind our work remains steadfast. Whether you’ve been following along for the past 12 years or have just come across our agency, here’s a reminder of who we are and what we do.

05/04/2026

Are you a PR pro looking to brush up on your AP Style know-how? From commas to italics, it’s easy to overlook the industry’s grammar guide. Whether you need a refresh or simply want to test your knowledge, our latest blog post has all the answers.

If you work in the communications industry, it means you live and breathe AP style guidelines —to the point where you’re silently correcting a friend’s text message or other forms […]

05/01/2026

Join us in wishing Cheryl, one of our senior account executives, a very happy 12th anniversary. Cheryl has been with our team from the very beginning, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without her. Her knack for media relations, ability to identify compelling story angles and overall PR prowess are matched by few. We are so lucky to work alongside her!

04/30/2026

Happy 10th anniversary to our senior account coordinator, Michelle!

Michelle is our Impact historian, our go-to for account support, media lists and reading recommendations, and a trusted team player who never passes up the opportunity to lend a hand. We're fortunate that both our team and our clients get to benefit from her steady commitment to success. Please join us in the comments to celebrate one of Impact's longest tenured team members on a decade of growth!

04/27/2026

Last month, our CEO & Founder, Filomena Fanelli, was inducted into the Dutchess Community College Alumni Hall of Fame at the DCC Foundation's annual Bridge to the Future Gala.

The honor not only reflects Filomena's years of dedication to supporting businesses and organizations in the Hudson Valley and beyond, but also her role in inspiring DCC's current and future students. We couldn't be prouder of Filomena and this accomplishment. Join us in celebrating her for the incredible impact (pun intended!) she continues to have on those around her.

04/21/2026

Earlier this month, we celebrated Impact's 12th anniversary. It gave our team a chance to reflect on all that the agency has accomplished in the last 12 years, including:

Serving 120+ clients.
Winning 10+ agency awards, in addition to several earned by individual team members.
Telling countless stories - and earning results that moved the needle forward for so many businesses across the country.

We wouldn't be here without the clients who trust us, the community who supports us, and the team who makes it all happen. Cheers to the next 12 and beyond!