“I am so lucky to have met Shannon very early in my PR career and since that interview in 2014, she's shaped my life professionally and personally in more ways than she probably knows. It's very rare to have a boss and mentor come into your world and for them to continue to influence how you work with others and strive to be the very best version of yourself every day. Under Shannon's leadership, our PR team produced award-winning campaigns and record-breaking work on behalf of our clients, leaving me with my most memorable days with a team that made it that much sweeter. Her natural ability to lead a team and agency was incredibly inspiring and most of all she was invested in my success - pushing me to be a better PR professional every day. As we both have an athlete mentality, she is an awesome coach and a team player with a competitive drive that’s both humble and insanely powerful. YES, Shannon, you are a rockstar!”
Shannon Baker-Meyer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 things I learned THIS week: 👉 keep showing up 👉 document the things you accomplish 👉 make time to actually read the articles open in your…
3 things I learned THIS week: 👉 keep showing up 👉 document the things you accomplish 👉 make time to actually read the articles open in your…
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Yesterday the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh had the Keg Tapping Ceremony to mark the official opening…
Yesterday the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh had the Keg Tapping Ceremony to mark the official opening…
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It’s a new era for women in sports! Thrilled to join Keia Clarke to cheer on the New York Liberty at the WNBA (Women's National Basketball…
It’s a new era for women in sports! Thrilled to join Keia Clarke to cheer on the New York Liberty at the WNBA (Women's National Basketball…
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Experience
Education
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Chairman of the Board of Directors
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
- Present 5 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, and economic development…
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, and economic development and advocacy.
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Board Of Directors
VisitPITTSBURGH
- Present 3 years 11 months
Established in 1935, VisitPITTSBURGH is dedicated to generating business events, sports events and leisure travel business for the Pittsburgh region.
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Member Board of Directors
AAF Pittsburgh & Ad 2 Pittsburgh
- Present 1 year 4 months
Inspire, educate, connect and celebrate the creative and innovative minds that make up the advertising, communications and marketing industry in Pittsburgh.
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Academic Advisory Board, School of Business
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Present 5 years 1 month
Education
Publications
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Pivoting and Repositioning in COVID-19
Smart Business Podcast
All Episodes Shannon Baker, President of Gatesman
Shannon Baker, President of Gatesman
May 27, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, brand management has never been more important. The messaging and communication — internally to team members and externally to clients, partners and consumers — has pivoted. Shannon Baker, president of PR & marketing firm Gatesman, discusses how those changes are repositioning how companies reach consumers and what they’re saying — and why many…All Episodes Shannon Baker, President of Gatesman
Shannon Baker, President of Gatesman
May 27, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, brand management has never been more important. The messaging and communication — internally to team members and externally to clients, partners and consumers — has pivoted. Shannon Baker, president of PR & marketing firm Gatesman, discusses how those changes are repositioning how companies reach consumers and what they’re saying — and why many of these changes might be here to stay. -
Life in Balance: In pandemic women are carrying an even heavier load
Pittsburgh Business Times
The pandemic is pulling back the curtain that has obscured how working moms juggle our lives while still driving business forward and supporting clients and teams. “How do you do it,” is something we’ve all heard before. And for me, I may not have always revealed just how difficult it truly was...
Honors & Awards
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2020 Outstanding CEOs and Top Executives
Fox Rothschild and ABJ
The 2020 Fox Rothschild Outstanding CEOs and Top Executives awards are one of Pittsburgh’s premier business events, honoring western Pennsylvania’s leading executives at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the region.
Recognized for her key role in defining the agency’s upgraded marketing model, diversification of services and teams, new business track record, and daily operations as president, Shannon is among 17 winners awarded for driving innovative change across the…The 2020 Fox Rothschild Outstanding CEOs and Top Executives awards are one of Pittsburgh’s premier business events, honoring western Pennsylvania’s leading executives at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the region.
Recognized for her key role in defining the agency’s upgraded marketing model, diversification of services and teams, new business track record, and daily operations as president, Shannon is among 17 winners awarded for driving innovative change across the region. -
ATHENA Award Nominee
ATHENA Awards
The ATHENA Awards recognize exceptional women who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community, and help other women and/or girls to succeed through mentorship.
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Top Executives in Pittsburgh: Smart Business, Smart 50 Class
Smart Business
Named to the 2019-2020 Smart 50 Class for business innovation, impact and sustainability for the second consecutive year.
https://www.gatesmanagency.com/news/gatesman-president-honored-as-top-pittsburgh-exec-for-second-consecutive-year/
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Top Business Executives in Region: Smart Business, Smart 50 Class
Smart Business
Named to the 2018-2019 Smart 50 Class for business innovation, impact and sustainability
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Women of Influence
Pittsburgh Business Times
Recognized as one of Pittsburgh's most influential women in business
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O'Dwyers PR Top 100 Independent PR Agencies
O'Dwyers
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PR Team of the Year
PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards
Named PR Team of the Year
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O'Dwyers PR Top 100 Independent PR Agencies
O'Dwyer's PR
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American City Business Journals, Biz Women First Awards, Pittsburgh Business Woman of the Year 2015
American City Business Journals, Biz Women
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O'Dwyers PR Top 100 Independent PR Agencies
O'Dwyers PR
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PRSA Renaissance Awards: 2015 Public Relations Agency of the Year
PRSA Pittsburgh
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Rookie of the Year: Celebrate the Chiefs
National Advertising Federation
Organizations
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Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Executive Board of Directors
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Mentorship Monday
Mentor
-I'm proud to be a part of such a tremendous, national event for four years running. Providing mentorship, experience, and advice to young women and peers has been a privilege. And I continue to learn from all of them too!
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