Meet Nicola Blount – Explore our VP Group Director’s Workstyle, Inspirations (and Quest for Spanish Fluency)

Our media relations and production teams are going for the gold all year round. So, in celebration of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, we’ve launched an ongoing series introducing the incredible individuals behind Bridgenext Communications.

Today, we’re spotlighting Nicola Blount, our VP Group Director of Communications Services. With extensive experience in the dynamic communications industry, Nicola brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for her work to Bridgenext. Her proven success demonstrates her strategic vision and ability to deliver impactful results. Let’s dive in and get to know her better.

Bridgenext Communications Team Member Stats:

• Name: Nicola Blount
• Hometown: Kendall Park, NJ
• Current City: New York City
• Team Role: VP Group Director, Communications Services
• Experience: 15 years
• Career Highlight: Recently being named VP Group Director of Communications Services. As someone who stumbled into this industry while freelancing to make ends meet as an actor, I feel lucky to have been able to turn it into a rewarding career with an amazing group of talented people.
• Workstyle in 3 Words: Transparent, adaptable, idea-oriented
• Favorite Client Projects:
  • Of All Time – A major US-based health organization’s Media Tour, awarded the Platinum PR Awards 2020 SMT of The Year. I’ve led the media relations on their media programs for 10 years and can confidently say they are some of the best humans in the industry.
  • Most Recent – Lulus 2024 Summer Dress Code SMT. The creative energy was high on this one. Gold rolling racks, fashion and so much fun.
• Essential tip you’d give to someone looking to improve their PR strategy:

  Am I allowed to say partner with Bridgenext…No? I would say, always share your ideas. It feels obvious but often we talk ourselves out of ideas because it’s not the right time, there’s not enough time, we don’t have the right spokespeople, resources or content. A well-coordinated team can transform an idea into a full-scale media program. Our quickest turn satellite media tour this year was concepted, developed and produced in 7 days. At the same time, our powerhouse media relations and production teams are already planning holiday content with clients across every vertical. It’s never too late, or too early to bring your story to life.

• Activities/hobbies: Learning Spanish before my next milestone birthday – very, very, slowly
• Last Vacation: Puerto Rico
• Favorite TV Show: Girlfriends
• Favorite Food: Egg & cheese on a roll never fails
• Favorite Music: Black Pumas, Teddy Swims, and Doja Cat in current rotation
• Favorite Olympic Sport: Women’s gymnastics (is there another one?)
• Favorite Quote: “You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” James Baldwin

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In the meantime, stay tuned for more Meet the Team spotlights.