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Danny Maiello

I partner with clients to find their voice, tell their stories and amplify their brands via integrated communications programs.

6 questions with a Highwire EVP

Following a career at CNN, Danny switched gears and now heads up public affairs and corporate communications at Highwire. Read on to find out what passions Danny likes to bring together when entertaining...

What’s your area of interest and expertise?

I specialize in corporate communications, public affairs, brand positioning and high level media relations. I am also passionate about energy and sustainability and co-founded the practice here at Highwire.

What’s your favorite aspect of the PR, digital, social, editorial, marketing and creative tech space?

When connecting our clients’ value propositions and their purpose-driven imperatives that most resonate in our society to topical issues in the public affairs arena, I always leave feeling proud and accomplished.

What did you do prior to Highwire?

I started my career in journalism at CNN and have spent the last two decades working within global communications agencies and in-house.

What’s the one thing you really enjoy doing?

I love partnering with the creative side of our house to imagine the most compelling narratives for our clients. 

Telling impactful stories both editorially and visually that connect with the resonant and topical elements of our society is a beautiful mix of both art & science. 

If you weren’t working in PR and marketing, what would you be doing instead?

I would be a landscape designer.

What I’m doing when I’m not working…
I am passionate about food, wine, gardening & design and I love to bring those passions together while entertaining.

Where the rubber meets the road

Everyone at Highwire is hands-on with client work and the principals are no exception. Some of the brands Kathleen has worked with.

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Highwire’s team of skilled strategists excel at translating complex narratives into compelling stories. With hubs in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Chicago, our integrated PR, marketing and creative design teams provide global coverage and work with a worldwide network of trusted collaborators. When you partner with Highwire we make a commitment to your success,
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Kim Paone

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Christine Elswick

EVP, Security

Mike Steavenson

EVP, Enterprise

Kate Adorno

EVP

Carolina Binstadt

EVP

Joe Ferrary

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James Holland

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Danny Maiello

EVP, Brand, Corporate & Energy

Ayanna Anderson

SVP, DIBs

Andrew Robinson

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Mags Cote

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Mallory Cloutier

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Dan Davies

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Bob Gohn

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Ross Levanto

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Allie MacPherson

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Saige Smith

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Emily McCrea

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Shevaun Betzler

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Sara Black

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Denise Jocson

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Megan Kernan

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Morgan Mathis

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