Recognition caps a milestone 40th year for MWW, which is on track for the highest revenue in the agency's history, and follows Kempner's selection as a 2026 PRNEWS People of the Year honoree

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide (MWW), one of the largest independent public relations and integrated communications agencies, today announced that founder and CEO Michael Kempner has been named to Crain's New York Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications list. The report, published on CrainsNewYork.com, recognizes executives who are advancing the communications industry and making a meaningful impact on their organizations and communities.

Crain's Notable programs celebrate outstanding leaders across industries, from large corporations to grassroots nonprofits. Honorees are selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process that highlights their commitment to advancing their industries and communities.

The honor arrives during a landmark year for MWW. Kempner founded the agency in 1986, and in 2026 MWW marks its 40th year in business – a milestone accompanied by what is projected to be the strongest revenue year in the agency's history.

The Crain's recognition also follows Kempner's selection earlier this year as a 2026 PRNEWS People of the Year honoree. The PRNEWS program honors leaders, innovators and rising talent shaping the future of PR and communications, and the 2026 class was celebrated at the PRNEWS Platinum Awards Gala in New York City in October.

"Forty years ago, I started MWW with a simple belief: that great communications can move businesses, brands and people forward. I'm honored to be recognized by Crain's, but this belongs to our team. Their talent, curiosity and commitment to our clients are why MWW is having the biggest year in our history – and why I'm more excited about our next 40 years than ever," said Michael Kempner, founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide.

Under Kempner's leadership, MWW has grown into one of the largest independent PR firms in the world with offices across the United States, Mexico, and the UK, partnering with clients across sectors including sports and entertainment, legal, energy, healthcare, lifestyle technology, and supply chain, logistics and transportation. He is also an active member of the New York business community as a longtime board member of the New York Coalition for the Homeless and past chair of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

The full Crain's New York Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications report is available at CrainsNewYork.com.

About MikeWorldWide

MikeWorldWide is an independent, integrated public relations agency built on the belief that reputation is everything. For 40 years, MWW has helped organizations build, protect and grow reputation through senior-led counsel, creative thinking and communications designed for the modern media ecosystem.

With approximately 300 professionals across the U.S., U.K. and Mexico, MWW's Reputation Ecosystem spans Corporate Communications, Consumer Engagement, Public Affairs, Employee Communications and Crisis Management, supported by deep sector expertise and technology including PRISMA Labs.ai. The agency partners with global enterprises, category leaders and high-growth challengers on assignments where reputation, business performance and cultural relevance are inseparable.

For more information, visit mww.com.

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