NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 – Burson, the global communications leader purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation, today announced that Laura Morgan, U.S. Chair, Consumer and Brand practice, has been named a 2025 PRWeek Woman of Distinction. This award recognizes the inspiring women who set the bar higher in their organizations and who embody excellence across the industry.
“Laura is the rare communications professional who is incredibly adept at every aspect of leadership in this industry – she’s a savvy strategic counselor, a hands-on contributor, a pragmatic problem solver, a business builder and a talent champion,” said Craig Buchholz, U.S. CEO, Burson. “Burson is so fortunate to have Laura leading our U.S. Consumer and Brand practice with her powerful blend of enthusiasm, creativity and positivity. She is very deserving of this honor, and I couldn’t be happier for her to receive this wonderful industry recognition.”
As U.S. Consumer & Brand practice lead at Burson, she oversees a wide variety of global brands including: One of the world’s largest audio streaming services, the world’s second-largest sportswear company, the world’s largest CPG and beverage companies and more. Across her career she has partnered with clients and interagency teams across regions to drive breakthrough campaigns for multi-brand product portfolios across skin care & cosmetics, professional & retail hair, luxury & lifestyle fragrance, fabric care, over-the-counter wellness and prestige retail.
Morgan was named to PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” list in 2016.
“I am so honored to represent Burson in this class of so many inspiring and successful women from across our industry,” said Morgan. “Every day I draw on the lessons I’ve learned from a wide range of successful female role models – both colleagues and clients - with whom I’ve worked across my career. I am grateful for their confidence in me and their guidance, and I look forward to helping lift up the next generation of communications professionals.”
About Burson
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.