Senior minds. Big ideas. Zero fluff.
PR used to mean 'press.' Now it means presence. At Chatter Republic, we build presence across earned, owned, and paid channels, so your message sounds clear and consistent everywhere it lives.
Chatter was founded on a simple belief: the best stories are told by people who understand both business and humanity. We bridge the gap between data and emotion using communications to move markets, shift perceptions, and inspire real connection.
It All Started With Sushi and an Idea.
The idea for Chatter wasn’t sketched in a boardroom with suits. It started on the back of a napkin at a sushi restaurant. Between bites of sashimi and too many laughs, its founders Chris and Sasha realized they wanted to build the kind of independent PR agency they wished they’d always worked with: one that values clarity over chaos, creativity over outdated corporate posturing, and results over process.
Today, agency lead Chris, a tech-communications strategist who has led global campaigns for brands including Samsung Mobile USA, TIDAL, Vimeo and other technology names, brings two decades of experience translating complex innovation into stories that move markets.
Alongside a senior-level team led by social media and content strategy lead Chloe Newsom and paid media & marketing strategy lead Bex Burgess-Smith, Chatter Republic brings experts from across the U.S. to make communications smarter, braver, and more human, one well-told story at a time.
Sushi not included.
Meet the Team
The best of the best. The A-team.
Charlie's Angels- but for reputational challenges.
CEO + Lead Strategist
Chris Prouty
Chris Prouty is the founder of Chatter Republic, and its lead media relations and crisis point person. With 19 years of experience leading programs for tech innovators, creative challengers and purpose-driven companies, Chris blends strategy, storytelling and data to drive measurable influence. His work spans media relations, executive reputation, and AI-era searchability—helping clients turn complex ideas into narratives that earn trust, attention and growth.
He is a native German but splits his time between Chicago, NYC and Los Angeles.
Social Strategy + Content Lead
Chloe Newsom
Chloe Newsom is a social strategist and digital storyteller with 15 years of experience shaping the online presence of global brands. At Chatter Republic, she leads social, influencer, and content strategy—building ecosystems that connect culture, community, and commerce. Her background spans Razorfish, MediaMonks, and Edelman, and she’s known for turning audience insight into stories that spark conversation and measurable growth.
A Marin native now based in Los Angeles, she brings a creator’s sensibility and an operator’s precision to every project she touches.
Paid Media + Digital Marketing Lead
Bex Burgess-Smith
Bex is an experienced global marketer and social media professional with over 17 years’ experience, specializing in b2b product promotion. She manages all aspects of marketing and advertising campaign development, strategy and planning, including amplification of social media and Influencer channels, ad buying across digital, TV, CTV,OOH, branded content, SEM and programmatic marketing. Bex resides in NYC.