BOSTON – April 10, 2025 – Benchmark Strategies, Boston’s leading public affairs and public relations firm, announced today that Annie Marshall has joined the team as Director of Communications.

Annie will lend her experience in public affairs and technology communications to implement impactful communications plans for a wide range of clients. She will offer strategic counsel to clients, enhance brand visibility and strengthen media relationships on a local and national scale.

Most recently, Annie served as a Senior Account Executive at We. Communications, where she drove public affairs communications efforts for a Fortune 500 company. Focusing on security and sustainability, she played a key role in executing major news moments, cultivating strategic media relationships, and supporting significant global events including the United Nations General Assembly and the World Economic Forum.

Prior to her four years at We. Communications, Annie graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in journalism and a concentration in advertising.

“I’m thrilled to join Benchmark Strategies and work alongside such a talented team. The opportunity to leverage my experience in public affairs communications to elevate our clients’ stories is a meaningful step forward in my career,” said Annie Marshall, Director of Communications at Benchmark Strategies. “I look forward to contributing to Benchmark’s continued growth and success in delivering impactful communication strategies.”

“Annie’s background in public affairs communications, particularly her work supporting global brands in key issues such as security and sustainability, will bring invaluable expertise to Benchmark. Her deep understanding of media landscapes and her proven track record in high-impact communications make her an excellent addition to our team,” said Patrick Bench, President and Founder of Benchmark Strategies. “We’re excited to see the value she will bring to our client partners”

About Benchmark Strategies

Benchmark Strategies is a leading consulting firm with a focus on public affairs and strategic communications. Our passionate, client-driven team brings decades of experience in politics, media, and public relations that translates into excellent results and propels clients to succeed across every sector. Since its founding in 2014, Benchmark Strategies has provided services to a broad and diverse base of clients including Fortune 500 companies and startups, leading information technology and security companies, non-profit institutions, industry trade groups, real estate developers and many more. For more information about Benchmark Strategies, please visit www.benchmark-strategies.com.