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Founded in 1983, Regan Communications Group is one of the largest privately-owned public relations firms in the country. We’ve built our reputation upon an unwavering goal: Results for our clients.
Our clients include nationally-known companies and some of the leading institutions and top newsmakers in medicine, law, sports, entertainment, government and media.
Defining a message. Delivering the message. Creating a winning strategy for newspaper, TV, radio and magazine coverage. That’s how Regan builds results for our clients. With a professional staff drawn from the worlds of media, public relations and government, Regan has the access and brainpower to deliver the goods.
In an age of non-stop news cycles—and instant opinions—it’s vital to deliver the right message the right way at the right time. Regan’s team structure gives our clients unparalleled service and unbeatable strategies. Your message is our mission.
Results. Regan. Two words, one meaning.
George K. Regan, Jr, Chairman
George founded Regan Communications Group in 1984 after spending eleven years in the Office of Mayor Kevin H. White; the last ten as White's press secretary. He previously worked as a reporter for the Boston Globe.
During his career at City Hall, he specialized in crisis communications and media strategy. He served as a media consultant to President Carter, Senator Maurice Udall, and Senator Henry Jackson. George received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Suffolk University and a Master of Science in public relations from Boston University.
George has built the firm into New England's largest privately held public relations company. He is actively involved in Boston community events and charitable organizations. In 1998, George was one of the four extraordinary individuals who received the Community Leadership Award from Franciscan's Children's Hospital & Rehabilitation Center.
In October of 2002, George, along with Red Sox legend Dwight Evans, was honored as Man of the Year by the American Liver Foundation in an All-Star Tribute held at Fenway Park. This tribute is a celebration of individuals who demonstrate an outstanding show of concern and compassion for others.
Alan Eisner, President
Alan is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Boston Herald. During his more than 20 years at the Herald, he also held the positions of Managing Editor, Education Editor, political reporter and commentator.
As a top Boston newsman, Alan brings a wealth of talent and experience in serving national and local clientele. He is also in charge of new business development.
Alan is responsible for providing strategic consulting on all major accounts as well as coordinating the firm's major accounts.
Stephen P. Dunleavy, Chief Executive Officer
Steve has held a variety of high-level marketing and operations positions in both the public and private sector. At Regan Communications Group, he is responsible for the daily operations of a 60-person public relations firm, directing all account service operation and overseeing strategies for major clients.
Steve joined us after serving as Senior Vice President, Management Services, of New Boston Garden Corporation. In that capacity, he directed the transition of the old Boston Garden to the new FleetCenter, which opened in 1995. Previously, he was Vice President at the World Trade Center in Boston, where he was responsible for operating the $110 million mixed use facility. He also has an extensive background in the public sector. From 1972 to 1984, he served as Assistant to the Mayor of Boston in various capacities, including Director of Program Management and Director, Public Safety Office. He also served as assistant to the Boston Police Commissioner. Prior to his service in city government, Steve held numerous management positions in journalism, serving in a variety of positions at the Boston Herald; including News Editor and Feature Editor.
Nicole L. Kieser, General Manager
Nicole oversees all of our client services. Nicole Kieser served as the Press Secretary for the Mihos for Governor Campaign. Nicole has worked extensively in Boston's television news market. She began her career as an assignment editor for WHDH, 7News, and later held the position at Fox 25 News. In 2000, she returned to WHDH as a News Planning and Research Editor. She was on air talent for WESX 1230-AM in Salem, until the station was sold in 2006; and has taught classes in Broadcast News at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting.
Nicole is a life long resident of Massachusetts. She graduated with honors from Emerson College in 1997 with a Mass Communications degree in Television News Production.
Christian Megliola, Chief Strategy Officer
A three-time award-winning television producer, Christian brings a wealth of Boston media experience to his role at Regan Communications. After four years at Channel 4 in Boston, Christian took the helm of the FOX 25 sports department for that station’s news launch in 1996. Christian left FOX 25 in 1999 to serve for a year as the editor-in-chief for AthleteNow.com, where he was in charge of content for the personal websites of dozens of athletes including Ray Bourque, Charles Barkley, and Allan Houston. Christian also played a prominent role in the production of two top-selling videos chronicling the history of Boston sports, co-writing "Boston Red Sox: 100 Years in Baseball History," and serving as a producer for the "Banner Years: A Boston Garden Retrospective." Both videos won New England Emmy Awards. He has also worked as a writer and producer for Channel 7 news and has been a contributing writer to Boston Baseball magazine. Christian has been with Regan Communications since 2000 and handles a wide variety of clients, including the Boston Celtics, Dunkin' Donuts, New Balance, Mohegan Sun, RE/MAX of New England, Boston magazine, the Boston Cannons, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, and the Cask ‘n Flagon among others. Christian serves on the board of The Sports Museum and the Boston chapter of the National Sports Marketing Network.
Jack Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President / Chief Editor
Jack has more than two decades of television news experience including positions as news director at Channels 7 and 56 in Boston. At Regan, he specializes in writing and editing proposals, as well as plans for Regan clients. He has coordinated special events and media placements in major media outlets including C-Span, CBS News, and Cable News Network. Jack has been at Regan for sixteen years.
Nicole Glor, Senior Vice President / Director of National Media Relations
As national media relations director, Nicole oversees national publicity for clients in every office including Boston, Cape Cod, Hartford, West Palm, Providence, and New York City, where she is based.
Nicole has 10 years of television, writing and public relations experience, including at Eric Mower and Associates in Syracuse, NY where one of her public relations campaigns won a national award for "Best Publicity Campaign of 2002," handed out by the League of American Communications Professionals. Nicole served as a news assignment editor and news producer at the NBC and FOX TV affiliates in Syracuse. She has also been a contributing writer for several business, news, fitness and travel publications. Nicole earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
She has worked at Regan Communications since 2003, starting as director of television relations in the Boston office, before launching the Regan NYC branch. She has garnered publicity in many national outlets, including The New York Times, Rachael Ray, Today, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox Business Network, Women’s Health Magazine, Modern Bride, Shape Magazine, Women’s Day, Entrepreneur Magazine and USA Today.
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