GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 10, 2025) – Focus Media, an award-winning and prominent full-service agency, has hired Katerina Plescia as public relations coordinator and Stephanie Cohen as marketing assistant, further rounding out a professional team that has provided public relations, marketing and advertising expertise to local, regional and national clients for 23 years.
Plescia manages clients’ social media, generates multimedia content and supports public relations initiatives, leveraging her strong experience to strategically enhance clients’ brands and connections with audiences. Her newsroom, radio, social media and public relations experience, including working at a prominent nonprofit entertainment venue, has cultivated well-rounded expertise in storytelling and audience engagement. Plescia, a graduate of Pace University with a bachelor’s degree in digital journalism, enjoys reading, writing and her rescue dog, Maddie.
“Partnering with a diverse portfolio of clients has been rewarding,” Plescia said. “I am proud to be part of a well-respected team that provides specialized solutions that advance our clients’ success.”
“Katerina’s experience across sectors, and her attention to both the big picture and detail, align with Focus Media’s commitment to excellence,” said Focus Media CEO Josh Sommers. “Her skills complement those of the Focus team and will advance how we support clients’ achievement of their strategic goals.”
Stephanie Cohen is gaining hands-on experience in digital marketing while providing administrative assistance at Focus Media. Currently a college student, she is diving into the fast-paced world of social media, focusing on audience- and results-driven digital strategies.
“I am thrilled to join the Focus team, serve our clients and learn advanced marketing skills that are so important to modern business success,” she said.
“Stephanie is providing vital administrative support and an important Gen Z voice,” Sommers said. “She brings fresh ideas and a unique perspective to the team, helping bridge the gap between traditional marketing and the ever-evolving digital landscape.”
About Focus Media
Focus Media, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in market research, branding, design, collateral development, TV and radio production, media planning and placement. Since launching the company in 2002, President and CEO Josh Sommers has assembled a highly talented team of marketing experts, public relations strategists and acclaimed graphic designers that have made Focus Media a preeminent advertising agency known for its creativity, innovation and cutting-edge marketing strategies. For more information, visit www.focusmediausa.com.
