Our boutique shop is a contrast to big agencies because we are committed to providing more personalized service at a lower cost. Gramercy Communications has successfully built a foundation in the Capital Region, anchored by the success of our clients.

We are excited to be one of the emerging PR firms that are reshaping the business landscape. We’ll take a fresh approach to your communications needs.

About Tom Nardacci — Principal & Founder:

Tom Nardacci has fifteen years of experience as a public relations strategist, senior public affairs advisor and marketing communications manager. He received his master’s degree in strategic communications from Columbia University and his bachelor’s degree in history from Syracuse University.

In 2009, Tom was recognized by The Business Review as a “40 Under Forty” emerging business leader in the Capital Region.

Prior to founding Gramercy Communications in 2005, Tom directed public relations for the Alliance for Downtown New York, lower Manhattan’s business improvement district, where he served as the organization’s chief spokesperson. His work put specific emphasis on post 9/11 rebuilding and commercial retention and expansion, supporting residential development and retail activities, and tourism outreach.

Tom formerly managed communications and organizing for the 40,000 member retiree division of 1199 SEIU, New York State’s largest private sector labor union. He previously served as Director of Communications for New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, and managed public relations and legislation for U.S. Congressman Mike McNulty on Capitol Hill. Tom has served in leadership and consulting roles on dozens of federal, state and regional political campaigns, including as a field coordinator in Iowa for a United States Presidential Candidate.

Tom is an active volunteer, serving as past President of PRSA Capital Region where he spearheaded the creation of the “Wednesday Workshop” monthly PR skills building series. He is on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, where he served as Treasurer and as Chair the organization’s successful annual appeal.

Tom is a Member of the Board of Associates for The College of Saint Rose in Albany. He also serves as a Member of the Town of Colonie Planning Board.

About Ariana Cohn – Director of Media Relations:

Ariana Cohn has a background in newspaper reporting, copy writing and editing, having worked for various news and non-news publications.

Ariana, who is originally from New Jersey, moved to the Capital District several years ago to pursue a position as a reporter for the weekly Spotlight Newspapers. Covering the Town of Colonie and Albany County, she was responsible for gathering news that would be most important to readers, writing and editing her stories. During her nearly two years with the paper, she was responsible for writing many community features, as well as covering hot-button county issues such as the debate over whether to close the Albany County Nursing Home and the county’s ban on trans fat from restaurants and bakeries. She also covered several local elections, including the 2008 21st Congressional District race and the 2009 Colonie Town Supervisor race.

She received a New York Press Association First Place for a News Story award in 2008 for a piece she did about bringing transparency on personnel issues to a local school district.

“Gramercy Communications is very excited to have Ariana join us as Director of Media Relations,” said Tom Nardacci, Founder and Principal of Gramercy Communications. “Her background in media makes her the perfect fit for the firm’s clients and for our goals as an up and coming public relations firm.”

Ariana received a Bachelor of Arts in Magazine Journalism from SUNY College at Plattsburgh.

In addition to her reporting experience, Ariana also held a position at WPI Communications, Inc., a New Jersey based publication company that specializes in editorially-based practice development tools used to help professionals excel their businesses.