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Strategies. Goals. Results.

Stretch PR is a Chicago-based, global public relations agency focused on serving clients in business and sports.

We stretch for businesses to create deep and meaningful connections. We stretch for sports sponsors and properties by harnessing fan passion to spark action and drive business results.

Stretch PR gets it.

We are storytellers. Surprise and delighters. Creators and amplifiers.

We know how to build the brands and reputations of businesses through earned and paid media, and we know how to activate brands via integrated campaigns in sports to build connections, create affinity and inspire action.

Named 2024 North America New Agency of the Year finalist by PRovoke Media.

Business
Public Relations

From insurance and financial services to technology and professional services, Stretch PR excels at developing and implementing public relations campaigns that enhance brand visibility, attract stakeholders and drive business growth.

Sports
Public Relations

Leveraging a passion for sports and a deep understanding of the sports fan, Stretch PR elevates the profiles of marquee events, sponsors and sports-related businesses. Our strategic and integrated approach includes public relations, event promotion and brand activation.

Leadership Team

Our team of experienced public relations professionals has a track record of success in both business and sports PR and communications. We specialize in crafting compelling narratives, building brand reputation, and fostering connections with target audiences.

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Amy Littleton

President

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Amy Littleton

President

Amy Littleton is president of Stretch PR, a full-service creative public relations agency that delivers results. She is a PR strategist and business leader who is focused on delivering powerful communications and integrated brand activation programs to business and consumer clients. Amy’s goal is to combine storytelling with technology to connect brands and people in meaningful ways.

Previously, Amy was president of Reputation Partners, a strategic business communications agency, and executive vice president and managing director of KemperLesnik, a public relations, brand activation, content marketing and events agency regularly recognized among Chicago’s Best and Brightest Places to Work®. Amy has also held communications positions at Edelman, Slack & Co. and General Mills, Inc.

Amy holds a MBA from Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business, a BS from The Florida State University and a Certificate in Leadership from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is past president of the Public Relations Society of America Chicago; board member of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation; and founder and president of the non-profit Friends of Catherine and Channel Lakes. Follow Amy at LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Daniel Lobring

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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Daniel Lobring

Senior Vice President

Dan Lobring is senior vice president of Stretch PR, a leading business and sports PR agency in Chicago. Dan is passionate about creating and executing innovative and impactful communications campaigns for clients to help them both achieve and exceed their business goals.

Dan is adept at developing and implementing award-winning PR programs that drive awareness, engagement, and loyalty for clients across various sectors and platforms. Some of his notable achievements include leading the communications for the record-setting Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago event, launching the AEG Soccer Champions Tour, and introducing both the TopGolf and Puttshack brands to a global audience.

Prior to joining Stretch PR, Dan was senior vice president, marketing at rEvolution, an integrated marketing agency, and also served as the head of communications for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club in Major League Soccer (MLS). Dan is a Detroit native, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and calls Oak Park, Ill., home. Connect with Dan at LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Sarah Van Dommelen

Vice President

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Sarah Van Dommelen

Vice President

For more than 10 years, Sarah has been responsible for building the brand, visibility and partnerships of nationally known consumer, business-to-business, non-profit and sports-related clients. Some of these clients include 84 Lumber, True Value Hardware, the NBA's Retired Players Association, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the Folds of Honor Foundation and more.

Prior to joining the team at Stretch PR, Sarah managed the public relations, donations and social media efforts for 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately-held building materials supplier. She also spent time at nationally acclaimed PR agencies including Edelman and KemperLesnik, where she grew a passion for integrated brand activations, partnerships and communications.

Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communication from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and she now resides in Austin, Texas with her husband, son and dog.

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Chris Barricks

Creative Director

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Chris Barricks

Creative Director

Chris leads Stretch PR's creative department. He is responsible for shaping strategy, concepting campaigns, copywriting and leading creative execution. He was formerly creative director of a $250m agency and helped to build a successful advertising group within ESPN’s largest independent programming provider. His award-winning work has appeared nationally and internationally, both on TV and in publications such as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and others. Whether penning words for spokespersons as diverse as Charlton Heston, Vince Gill and Cal Ripken, creating an exhibit for the PGA Championship, or co-authoring a national women’s safety education course, Chris approaches every project with one goal in mind: satisfying the client.

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Erin Harvego

SENIOR CONSULTANT

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Erin Harvego

Senior Consultant

A 2019 Cynopsis Top Women in Sports Media, Erin is a forward-thinking marketing and communications executive. For 16 years, she led the marketing and communications teams at the Big Ten Network, delivering expertise in consumer, affiliate and advertising sales marketing; content creation, media buying; on-air promotions; social media, digital media, esports and event activation.

Erin knows the sports media arena better than anyone. As the founder and operator of the BTN Big 10K, a street race in Chicago that attracts thousands of runners from across the Midwest and beyond, Erin also knows how to produce and promote major events using a multi-channel approach.

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Lené Brookbank

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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Lené Brookbank

Account Coordinator

For more than 15 years, Lené has worked in the not-for-profit sector, most recently serving as head of board communications for Friends of Audubon, where she consistently communicated with stakeholders both within Audubon and the community at large. In this capacity, she co-chaired the largest annual fundraising event, successfully grew the organization’s social media presence across multiple platforms and established key marketing communications processes. An expert relationship builder, Lené is part of the National Hockey League community, having supported her husband’s professional hockey career both as player and coach for nearly two decades.

Lené was born and raised in South Africa and calls both Canada and the U.S. home. After many years of living abroad and throughout multiple major markets in the U.S., Lené joins the team at Stretch PR where she combines her communications and social media marketing expertise with her unique life experiences to build and execute creative and results-focused public relations programs for clients across North America.

News & Insights

Our team of experienced public relations professionals has a track record of success in both business and sports PR and communications. We specialize in crafting compelling narratives, building brand reputation, and fostering connections with target audiences.

Insights

What I’ve always known brought back to life at the Sports PR Summit

June 20, 2024
News

Global Consultancy Stax Selects Stretch PR to Lead Global Public Relations

April 30, 2024
News

Stretch PR Appoints Daniel Lobring As Senior Vice President

January 24, 2024
News

Third Road Management Selects Stretch PR to Lead Public Relations Strategy and Execution in the U.S.

January 9, 2024

What we’re about

GOALS

Our goal is to create a winning combination for our employees. That combination is talent, tenacity and transformation. We harness talent, we praise tenacity and we spark career transformation.

Culture

Our culture is built upon mutual respect, shared objectives and community impact. We are connected to our communities and to each other. We demand a lot and we give a lot. Working hard. With purpose. With each other. To grow and prosper.

Join us on this journey.

Ready to drive impact? Get in touch at jobs@stretchpr.com.

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Contact

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773.569.0469

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