Consultancy adds senior strategists to build brand vertical, grow public relations team
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Pence Media Group (PMG) announces the hires of Linda Jackson, APR, Senior Public Relations + Marketing Strategist and Kelsey Wargel, Senior Graphic Designer + Marketing Strategist to fuel the consultancy’s continued growth and commitment to excellence.
Pence Becker
“In 2025, Pence Media Group went through our biggest season of growth, and we’re charging into 2026 with momentum driven by the expansion of our talented team,” PMG Owner Nicole Pence Becker said. “These two new team members will continue to show PMG’s incredible dedication to our clients, and each brings their unique expertise to our team.”
As a Senior Public Relations + Marketing Strategist, Jackson will serve as the lead on a diverse portfolio of public relations accounts at PMG. She brings a deep well of experience spanning both agency and newsroom environments, equipping her with a rare, well-rounded perspective on media relations, storytelling, and reputation management. Known for her sharp instincts in crisis communications and her thoughtful, strategic counsel, her leadership further elevates PMG’s ability to guide clients through complex communications challenges.
As Senior Graphic Designer + Marketing Strategist, Wargel will help PMG clients by creating visually compelling and strategically driven design solutions across all media platforms, including digital, print, social media and advertising. She has over a decade of experience as a graphic designer and art director. Her addition marks an expansion for the team’s branding vertical, creating additional opportunities to ensure design and messaging work seamlessly together to drive impact for clients.
About Pence Media Group
PMG is a full-service public relations, branding, digital, and marketing consultancy working with public, private, and nonprofit clients. Nicole Pence Becker established PMG in 2017, which has grown to become a dynamic, award-winning team. For the third year in a row, PMG was selected as a MUSE Creative Best Small Agency of the Year in 2025. PMG was also honored as one of PR Daily’s Top Agencies for 2025, a prestigious award given to fewer than 50 agencies across the country. PMG won 11 Pinnacle Awards and six Awards of Honor at the 2025 PRSA Hoosier Chapter Pinnacle Awards Program, the most of any Indiana firm. Additionally, PMG was the recipient of nine Telly Awards and won a Bronze ADDY for FFA’s “Grow With Us” brand campaign last year.
PMG is made up of professionals who are experts in public relations, marketing, strategic communications, and brand development. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in the state of Indiana, PMG’s team is proud to serve a wide range of clients with unparalleled expertise and creativity.
To learn more about PMG and PMG’s services, visit PenceMediaGroup.com.