About

Senior operators, inside the work.

We are a Denver-headquartered public relations and influence firm working with companies across the United States. We inspire business leaders to grow their companies while building a positive influence.

The people who show up in the pitch are the people who do the work. That is the whole operating model, and it is why our client relationships tend to be measured in years rather than campaigns.

Our team

The people who do the work

Justin Kraft

Co-Founder and CEO

Justin founded Cast Influence in 2017 after serving in senior marketing and leadership roles in-house for 18 years.

Leah Taylor

Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer

Leah leads public and analyst relations, as well as media strategy at Cast Influence.

Jerry Griffin

Senior PR Consultant

Jerry brings more than 25 years of experience as a communications professional and journalist.

Lynn Trono

Media Relations + Crisis Communications Advisor

Lynn Trono is a trusted media relations professional with decades long experience representing global law and professional services firms, raising the visibility of corporate brands, nonprofits, CSR, ESG and social impact initiatives.

Nora Murray

Media Training Consultant

Nora Murray is Cast’s media trainer extraordinaire, called in for executive level media training with an impressive resume backing up her work.

Harley

Happiness Officer

Our amazing mascot and keeper of the peace! She acts as the company stress relief officer and helper of all things.

How we work

Our promises

We always strive to do the right thing.

We don’t over promise.

Our focus is always what you are trying to achieve.

Recognition

Awards and proof

2024 Inc. Power Partner

Named by Inc. for marketing and public relations.

Two Gold Fourteener Awards

Colorado PR industry recognition for campaign work.

Long-tenure client relationships

Several relationships measured in years, not campaigns.