About Us
We are a network of award-winning former journalists and big agency publicists on a mission to make the media and communications world feel a little less overwhelming. Let us focus on the complicated, ever-changing media landscape and free you up to focus on your brand.
Here’s why I’m so passionate about helping brands like yours
Meet The Team
Aliza Friedlander, CEO & Founder
More than a decade ago, I was on my dream career path. Or so I thought. After years of working my way up the TV ladder (which included a two hour daily commute), I finally landed a morning show producer position at a top 30 market (and cut my daily drive by an hour and a half.) Shortly after, my dream of starting a family came true; I found out I was going to be a mom!
Shortly after I became a mom for the first time. I couldn’t make the long hours work with motherhood. So I quit. Became a stay at mom. But somewhere along the way, I realized it was time for me to get back into the media world, in a way I could be a parent and a professional. That led me to PR and contributing writing.
Today, I help innovative brands and thought leaders land press, increase revenue through affiliate partnerships and use my journalism background to craft stories the media wants to tell.
I pitch and get pitched daily. I have extensive knowledge of the media landscape. And insider insights into what is going on behind the closed doors of the media world. I want to open those doors for you. Help you and your brand show up in impactful ways without feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out who and what to pitch. Oh, I also strongly believe in full transparency; showing you where your PR dollars are going and how your brand benefits from your PR efforts.
Freed Up Communications is a network of experts with a proven track record of landing high-quality press and bringing in thousands of dollars in affiliate revenue. We individualize our services to meet your goals and are on a mission to remove any negative connotations you may associate with PR.
We can’t wait to help you feel empowered and excited about public relations. Because when done right, with experts like us who use it as part of your larger, holistic media and marketing strategy, you get game-changing results you want and deserve.
Marissa Pressey, Partner
Marissa Pressey is passionate about creating and building personal relationships with her clients. With years of affiliate marketing and public relations experience, Marissa helps various types of businesses boost their brand exposure, build up their credibility and increase their streams of revenue. A former Emmy-nominated broadcast meteorologist, Marissa knows what stories resonate with the media. She’s landed many top national media placements for brands from Today Show, GMA, Kelly Clarkson, Oprah Daily, Bustle, Allure, Cosmo, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, TheSkimm, KTLA and more.
Morgan Canclini-Mitchell, Partner
Morgan Canclini-Mitchell spearheads traditional and digital publicity campaigns for clients to enhance visibility and reach their communication goals. Morgan, who started her career at large agencies before going out on her own, has worked with some of today's most influential tastemakers including national magazine editors and New York Times best-selling authors; global Top 10 Netflix films, hit network television shows, and Academy Award-winning feature films and documentaries; Grammy Award-winning recording artists and ASCAP Songwriters of the Century; cable news correspondents, renowned politicians, and award-winning radio show hosts; former NFL MVPs and NBA Championship players; plus reality-show stars and social media influencers.
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