Jason Mudd

Jason Mudd is a public relations strategist, entrepreneur, and thought leader who has spent more than three decades shaping the communications landscape for some of America's most recognized brands. He founded Axia Public Relations, and under his leadership, Forbes named Axia Public Relations one of America's Best PR Agencies. Out of 5,000 PR firms considered, Forbes' list included 200 firms, placing Axia in the top 4 percent of PR agencies nationwide. Mudd has worked with companies including American Airlines, Arm & Hammer, Budweiser, Dave & Buster's, General Electric, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon.

Mudd is an Emmy Award-winning, accredited public relations practitioner, speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is an accredited public relations (APR) practitioner and a certified PR Measurement Master. PRWeek named Mudd a "Rising Star of PR." His expertise spans crisis communications, media relations, thought leadership, and the intersection of technology and public relations, having introduced the term "AI Relations" to describe the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and PR strategies. The World Communication Forum named Mudd as North America's top PR leader, recognizing his contributions to the communication industry.

He is the host and producer of "On Top of PR with Jason Mudd," a videocast about PR topics, tips, and trends that ranks among the top 2.5 percent of podcast shows globally, according to ListenNotes' Listen Score, and among the top 100 marketing podcasts on Apple Podcasts. The show features guests from organizations such as Disney, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, and Wells Fargo. After writing about PR best practices for American City Business Journals, Mudd became a Forbes Agency Council influencer. He oversees strategic communications strategies for Axia's national clients, providing high-level consultation to leadership teams at global brands.

Mudd is also a public speaker who has addressed audiences at major conferences and institutions. He has shared the stage at the 10X Growth Conference with Grant Cardone and Mel Robbins, and has presented at PRSA conferences, the American Marketing Association, and Loyola University. His commitment to the profession includes presenting scholarships through the Public Relations Student Society of America's awards ceremony, made possible through Axia's financial donation to the PRSA Foundation to support college students in need of financial assistance. The FBHS Hall of Fame Committee selected Mudd for its class in recognition of his professional achievements, leadership, and impact beyond graduation. With a career built on candor, innovation, and measurable results, Mudd continues to influence the evolution of modern public relations for brands competing on a national stage.