Pop of Color Public Relations

Heather Brown is an award-winning communications executive, creative strategist, and founder of Pop of Color PR. Over the course of her career, she has led high-impact PR campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable companies and personalities. Her expertise has driven standout results for global brands including Nickelodeon, CNN, and Paramount.

As CEO of Pop of Color PR, Heather partners with brands, creators, executives, and cultural leaders who have meaningful stories to tell and seek a trusted strategic partner to shape narratives, build influence, and create lasting impact. Her agency specializes in strategic communications, media relations, talent relations, executive thought leadership, crisis communications, and celebrity and influencer engagement.

Heather has represented an impressive roster of clients, including Emmy and Peabody Award-winning host, comedian, filmmaker, and author W. Kamau Bell; the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters; trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland's Life in Motion Productions; and major brands including HBO and Dove. She has also led publicity for high-profile events, including the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV EMAs, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, and CNN Heroes. Known for blending creativity with strategy, Heather develops campaigns that break through the noise, generate meaningful conversations, and deliver measurable results.

Throughout her accomplished career, Heather has been drawn to projects that shape culture, challenge perspectives, and connect with audiences in authentic ways. While her experience spans mainstream entertainment and global consumer brands, she is especially passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and bringing important stories to audiences. From leading publicity for beloved franchises like Dora the Explorer and the Emmy Award-winning series United Shades of America to advancing Dove's CROWN movement to end race-based hair discrimination, Heather has built a career partnering with brands and creators to tell stories that resonate, spark meaningful conversations, and leave a lasting cultural impact.

A Cleveland, Ohio native, Heather earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications from Miami University and a master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University. An avid traveler who has explored more than 25 countries, she's equally passionate about music, pop culture trivia, and her rescue pup, Queso.

In 2026, Heather was recognized as a PRWeek Women of Distinction honoree in recognition of her leadership, innovation, and contributions to the communications industry.