I’m Brian Conway, founder of Ascent Public Relations, and I’m proud to call Allen home. I lead a results-driven communications agency dedicated to elevating brands through strategic planning and support, media relations, content production, crisis communications, and social media advertising.

I’ve evolved my natural penchant for storytelling into more than 16 years of PR and Communications experience, working with brands of varying sizes to bring forth their unique stories in a way that compels audiences to action. I am formerly the head of Corporate Communications & PR at TGI Fridays, and prior to that a Digital Director at Weber Shandwick.

Brand experience includes American Airlines, U.S. Army, Unilever, The Vision Impact Institute, HOYA Vision Care, Conduent, Breathe Right™ Nasal Strips, United States Postal Service, and Essilor of America.

Crisis expertise includes response team participation, response planning, media training, listening and analytics, and training clients to respond effectively during a crisis. Experience includes American Airlines, TGI Fridays, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

I grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before attending Loyola University New Orleans where I earned my BA in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. My wonderful wife is an elementary schoolteacher in Allen, and while we love Texas, we share an unfettered love of the Pelican State. I’m also a member of both PRSA and the Allen-Fairview Chamber of Commerce.