Impact PR & Communications Announces Leadership Promotion and New Hire to Support Strategic Growth

Impact PR & Communications, an award-winning national public relations agency, announced the promotion of Alli Long to associate vice president and welcomed Abby Audenino, the team’s newest account executive, further expanding Impact PR’s client service capabilities and emphasizing a continued investment in talent.

The team’s ongoing professional development reflects the agency’s growing client roster, as the firm partnered with 10 new clients since the start of 2026. It was also an award-winning year for the agency, which was named among PR Daily’s Top Agencies of 2026. In addition, the firm collected three awards from its work with credit unions in the financial industry.

“Our growth has always been driven by talented professionals who know how to craft compelling messages, build strong media relationships and understand the unique needs of our clients,” said Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications. “Alli exemplifies that expertise, along with Impact PR’s forward-thinking culture, and has driven meaningful innovation for our agency and the organizations we serve. I’m eager to see her take on this expanded leadership roles and to welcome Abby to the team. Her diverse experience will be a valuable asset to our agency and the clients who count on us.”

Alli Long promoted to associate vice president

Long began her tenure with the firm as one of Impact PR’s longest-running interns before rising to senior account executive. After a stint serving on the corporate communications team of a nationally ranked accounting firm, she returned to Impact PR as an account manager in 2025, where she has played a key role in developing and executing public relations campaigns across a variety of industries including banking and finance, nonprofit and professional services. In her new position, she will continue to oversee client accounts in addition to growing her responsibilities in agency leadership, business development and strategic planning. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Marist University as well as a master’s degree and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Monmouth University. She currently resides in Bradley Beach, New Jersey.

Abby Audenino joins as account executive

Audenino joins Impact PR from Marshall+Sterling, where she served as a social media specialist in addition to building a diverse portfolio as a freelance journalist for Today Media publications including Hudson Valley Magazine, Valley Table and Westchester Magazine. In her role, Audenino will support several of the agency’s financial, nonprofit and professional services accounts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Marist University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marketing communications at Marist. She resides in Pine Plains, New York.

For more information on Impact PR, including its current clients and capabilities, visit www.prwithimpact.com.

About Impact PR & Communications, Ltd.

Impact PR & Communications, Ltd. is an award-winning strategic public relations and marketing firm with a national client roster and a tri-state presence in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company offers media relations, copywriting, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement and social media services for community banks and credit unions, real estate companies and investors, tourism and hospitality venues and nonprofit organizations. Impact PR was named among PR Daily’s Top Agencies of 2026 and the “Nation’s #1 PR Agency” in CommPRO’s influential industry ranking in August 2025. For more information on Impact, visit www.prwithimpact.com, call (845) 462-4979 or follow the firm on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.