Jason Mudd, APR

Jason Mudd, APR is principal of AXIA, a boutique public relations firm specializing in media relations. AXIA earns favorable regional and national news media coverage for publicly-traded and privately-held companies. Jason is an accredited public relations consultant, speaker, author and entrepreneur.

Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice, and who are selected based on broad knowledge, strategic perspective, and sound professional judgment.

His current and previous clients include Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS), H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), Hilton (NYSE:HLT), HP (NYSE:HPQ), Macquarie Group (ASX:MBL), Modis, MPS Group (NYSE:MPS), New York Life Insurance Company, Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM), Ray Charles, Rayonier (NYSE:RYN), Synovus (NYSE:SNV), Tarmac (ATHEX:TITK) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ).

Jason, who began his career as a journalist, graduated from the acclaimed University of Missouri journalism school with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. After a stint as a PR consultant to what is now Arm & Hammer’s Clean Shower, Jason joined what is now NuVox Communications as its marketing director and a shareholder. Next, he produced and promoted the Emmy-winning Florida Sports Awards, then the official sports awards show for the state of Florida. The show awarded Jaspers to the state’s top professional and amateur athletes during a black-tie, prime-time show televised on Sun Sports and Florida NBC affiliate televisions stations. The show was also the major fundraiser for the Otis F. Smith Kids Foundation. While producing the Jaspers, Jason worked with key sponsors and all of Florida’s professional teams and tours, including General Motors and Wachovia, Florida Marlins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Heat, Miami Sol, Miami Dolphins, Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as ATP Tour, LPGA Tour, NASCAR, PGA Tour and WTA Tour.

In his personal time, Jason enjoys running, playing golf and spending time with his preschool-aged children. He is a leader with Grace Community Church, a mission church of the Presbyterian Church in America.

Jason’s recent speaking schedule:
Jan. 13, 2009 – South Jacksonville Rotary Club – “Super Bowl Advertising”
April 16, 2009 – Florida State College – “The Future of PR”
Sept. 19, 2009 – University of North Florida (morning session) – “Crisis Communications”
Sept. 19, 2009 – University of North Florida (afternoon session) – “Case Studies in PR”
Oct. 13, 2009 – Utah State University – “The Future of PR”
Oct. 19, 2009 – SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business – Social Media expert panelist
Nov. 4, 2009 – PRSourceCode Webinar with CIO Insight magazine
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