Peter Gregg has nearly 20 years of public relations and media experience.
He is regularly quoted in virtually every newspaper across the state including the New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, Newsday, Albany Times Union, Syracuse Post Standard, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Buffalo News, the Associated Press, and nationally in papers such as USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and many others.
Pete is also regularly interviewed on radio, with upwards of 100 radio guest appearances per year. He also regularly appears on TV discussing food-related issues on behalf of his clients.
Recent TV appearances include "Good Day New York" on Fox5 New York, "Daybreak" on Fox23 News Albany, "Morning News" WKTV Ch. 2 Utica, WCAX "Morning News" Ch. 3 Burlington, Vt. and others.
Prior to founding Atticus Communications in 2000, Pete served as Director of Communications for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Before that, he was a senior account manager for a leading public relations agency in Albany.
He has also been a newspaper reporter and editor for the Rutland Daily Herald in Vermont, and for Manchester Newspapers, a Granville, N.Y.-based chain of weekly publications that serve Washington County, N.Y. and the Lakes Region of Vermont
Scott Keyes has been with Atticus Communications, Inc. since June of 2004.
At Atticus, Scott is heavily involved in both the Public Relations and Publishing sides of our business. On the PR side, Scott maintains the media databases that we use for effective and targeted press release distribution. Scott also formats and distributes all press releases and media advisories and conducts follow up and story pitching calls. In addition, Scott is also a master at pitching and booking TV and Radio appearances for our clients.
On the Publishing side, Scott sells, designs and manages all of the advertising for our four newspapers. He travels and covers events for the paper and works extensively on layout and editing as well.
Previous to coming to work for us he was employed for five years by The Glen at Hiland Meadows, an upscale retirement community near Lake George, NY. At The Glen, Scott worked in the sales department and helped many senior citizens find home and happiness in the community. He was also in charge of managing the extensive client database and worked directly with the marketing team to put together advertising campaigns and community outreach efforts.
Scott lives on 20 acres in Greenwich, NY, just a few miles from the office with his dog Bailey — a regular employee here at the office. In his spare time, Scott is an avid horseback rider and can be seen competing around the area all year long.
He is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a BS in Marketing.
Kim Briggs joined the Atticus team in November 2009 bringing with her a variety of marketing and publishing experience. Her experience was primarily gained from years as a marketing associate for a publishing company in Westchester county. After receiving her degree in Advertising and Public Relations she began her career as an account representative for a daily newspaper. At Atticus Kim is best known for the “Morning Ag Clips” but also handles website updates, reader services, and is essentially responsible for streamlining publication schedules as well as multiple office functions. Kim and her husband live in Vermont with their Boston Terrier Daisy.
Linda Quinn, MS, RD is utilized by Atticus Communications’ clients to promote the health benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Quinn, who resides in Syracuse, is a Registered Dietitian (R.D.), a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) in the State of New York and an active member of the American Dietetic Association.
Over the last 25 years, Quinn has developed a dynamic media career promoting healthful nutrition and New York State produce. She has expertise in television, radio and print media.
Quinn has been booked by Atticus to appear on virtually every TV station in the state and in New York City, as well as nationally on the Food Network.
She is the Nutrition Services Administrator for the Central New York Developmental Services Office, supervising nutrition services and a staff of 16 Dietitians for the eight-county agency that serves thousands of individuals with disabilities throughout Central New York.
She completed her Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Community Dietetics from University of Florida and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Sciences at Syracuse University.
Molly's expertise is in the area of nutrition promotion and communication. She is known for her creative and high energy edge that she integrates into presentations, interviews, writing, and cooking shows.
In effort to make her community a healthier place she works with numerous community groups, companies, and sports teams such as: the American Heart Association, Binghamton Senators (AHL Professional Hockey Team), Binghamton Jr. Senators, Broome Community College Hockey Team, Broome County Health Department, BAE Systems, and more! Professional Affiliations: American Dietetic Association, NY State Dietetic Association, NY School Nutrition Association, and an alumni member of the Phi Upsilon Honor Society.
Stephen Dravis is a freelance writer and editor who started working for Atticus Communications in 2004. He previously worked for daily newspapers in New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. He lives in North Adams, Mass., with his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
