Crisis Crusaders Unite

Meet Team Meridian.

Why We’re Different… Laughing Matters

In today’s socio-political landscape, stakeholders expect more than superficial corporate responses to delicate situations. At Peppercomm we know just one tweet can set off a firestorm, which is why we’ve united a team of experts with decades of experience across various industries to help navigate clients through the minefield of public opinion.

Introducing Team Meridian, the crack squad at Peppercomm, armed with wit and wisdom, to tackle reputation mishaps before they escalate into a full-blown crisis. Our seasoned experts are the superheroes of PR — without the capes.

Marissa Dunn

Last but not least, say hello to Marissa Dunn, our senior media strategist. Marissa’s journey from broadcast journalism, including stints at Bloomberg and Fox, brings invaluable insight into the media landscape. She knows exactly what reporters are after in crisis situations.

Jackie Kolek

Jackie Kolek, executive vice president and chief innovation officer. Jackie has been with Peppercomm for more than two decades and currently leads the firm’s financial and professional services sector. She pioneered the development of Peppercomm’s proprietary crisis management methodology, CARES and has led countless crisis management simulations for clients, as well as helping them manage active crisis situations, ranging from financial crisis/stock collapses, CEO/senior leader transitions, client malfeasance, SEC/regulatory fines and infractions, cyber-attacks, employee injury/death and more.

Paul Merchan

Meet Paul. With 15 years of experience in strategic communication, Paul has been at the forefront of both responding to crises on behalf of clients, as well as proactively developing playbooks to prepare for these issues. He has particular expertise with brands in professional and financial services.

We live in a time when laughter, comedy and humor has never been more important to everyone’s wellness.

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