CEO of Leading Fintech PR Firm Named Most Influential PR Professional

by James · April 12, 2023

KCD PR increases turnover by 50% year on year, deepens media relations with new talent

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) April 12, 2023

Kevin Dinino, CEO of award-winning integrated communications agency KCD PR, has been named to Propel’s list of Top 100 Influential Fintech PR Pros in 2023. Dinino is a PR fintech industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience and is considered an expert in the room. Since the start of 2023, the firm has grown its year-on-year revenue by over 50% and welcomed three new clients so far: financial connectivity company Argyle, captive insurance plan administrator SRA and qualified digital asset manager Etana Custody.

“I am thrilled to be named to Propel’s list of influential fintech PR professionals,” said Dinino. “I established this company in 2009 to provide first-class PR services to our clients. I will continue to bring in top talent to deliver clients the best service and results in fintech PR. I am excited to lead this talented team and celebrate the company’s continued progress.”

Rounding out its roster of top-notch talent, the agency brought in a mix of PR veterans and up-and-coming talent in the fintech space.

Among the agency’s new hires is Delia Mendoza, who joined KCD PR as account director. Mendoza brings over ten years of crypto, fintech and technology experience to assist the team with media acquisition and strategy. In addition, Chris Cline also joined KCD PR as director of media relations. Previously, he was the Director of Communications for the State of Missouri and held media relations roles for Credible and Veterans United Home Loans, giving the KCD PR team a wealth of media relations experience in the mortgage space and traditional finance.

New hires also include Duke Bartnik, hired as an account manager due to his many years of experience in the mortgage industry. Additionally, Olivia Gerling joined as a media communications specialist with KCD PR after a three-year stint as a public information officer and communications specialist for the state of Missouri. Gerling is a graduate of the renowned University of Missouri School of Journalism. In addition, she brings experience as a television reporter and anchor for various local broadcast stations in the mid-Missouri area.

As part of its portfolio of services, KCD PR specializes in the following:

Brand strategy and activation
Content and market development
Campaign engagement and activation
Digital PR and social media
SEO optimization
Media relations

For more information about KCD PR, please contact [email protected] or visit

About KCD PR

KCD PR is an integrated communications agency with deep roots serving clients in financial services, fintech and blockchain technology. Recognized by Forbes as one of the top PR agencies in America, the firm delivers award-winning strategic communications, content development, and digital activation and engagement campaigns for clients worldwide. KCD PR has cultivated a diverse client list from fast-growing technology startups to well-established Fortune 500 brands. For more information on client results and case studies, please visit

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