Playing to Win, Together

Your Trusted PR
And Marketing Team

At UberStrategist, collaboration isn’t just a philosophy—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our name, “US,” represents more than just UberStrategist; it reflects the power of partnerships that drive success. For over a decade, we’ve worked alongside game developers, publishers, and entertainment brands to craft strategic PR and marketing campaigns that build excitement, grow engagement, and drive results.

With a global team spanning the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, and Asia, we bring worldwide reach with a personal touch. From public relations and influencer marketing to event management and thought leadership, we design tailored campaigns that highlight what makes your brand truly stand out.

Our results speak for themselves: UberStrategist is a multi-award winning agency, having been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies (Inc. 5000 in 2022 & 2023), an Inc. Power Partner (2022), and a finalist for the 2024 MCV/Develop Strategic Partner of the Year award.

As a proudly veteran-owned agency, we champion diversity and inclusion—most of our leadership positions are held by women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ professionals. And because we believe in making an impact beyond business, we contribute a portion of our proceeds to charitable causes.

When you partner with US, you're not just hiring an agency—you’re gaining a team that’s invested in your success. Let’s build something incredible, together.

Meet the US flag Team

Mario Kroll

Founder & CEO
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Carolyn Crummey

COO & CMO
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Alyssa Sweetman

Director of Client Services
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Lacey Harner

CFO

Thor Odinsson

Director of Business Development
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Kimberley Massi

Chief of Staff
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Susan Wenz

Bookkeeper
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CJ Melendez

Vice President, Public Relations
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Jennifer Flowers

Sr. Copywriter & Content Strategist
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Tabitha Beidleman

PR Account Manager
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Erich Schuler

PR Account Manager
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Alun Lower

PR Account Manager

Jordanne Laurito

PR Account Manager
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Sean Walsh

PR Specialist
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Brooke Nicholson

PR Specialist
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Daniel Hollis

PR Specialist

James Di Pinto

PR Account Coordinator
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Alesha Confetti

PR Account Coordinator
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Kathy Lee-Fung

Events Manager

Jenny Cabral

Sr. Consulting Publicist
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Martin Patiño

Coverage & Data Analyst
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Luie Magbanua

Coverage & Data Analyst
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Timothy Penix

Influencer Marketing Specialist

Moni Mendez

Influencer Marketing Specialist

Vanessa Sanoja

Marketing Coordinator
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What OUR Clients Love About

What’s our secret sauce? Based on client feedback, here’s what has earned us over a decade of trust and loyalty from clients across the globe.

Seasoned Experts Who Deliver Results

Clients tell us they feel confident knowing professionals with significant, relevant expertise guide their accounts. When you work with US, you’re in the hands of industry veterans. Our account managers bring 10+ years of experience in video games, tabletop gaming, and entertainment. Behind them is a team of highly skilled PR and marketing professionals ready to collaborate and address unique challenges or opportunities.
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“UberStrategist has an amazing team that is extremely knowledgeable. They provided a lot of helpful insight and resources to help us find our audience.”
Danny Ryby, Studio Hermitage
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A Team That Becomes Your Team

When you work with us, you don’t just get one or two members of our team on your account—you gain the support of our entire team. Behind the scenes, our experts collaborate to uncover opportunities, solve challenges, and amplify your efforts. Together, we seamlessly integrate as an extension of your team.
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“I appreciated the weekly check-in calls and solid amount of communication regarding where the campaign was, pending action items, etc.”
Sergei Bezborodko, Original Studios
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Creativity That Cuts Through the Noise

Our out-of-the-box ideas and tailored strategies make your campaigns stand out. Whether it’s PR, influencer campaigns, or events, we craft innovative solutions that drive growth and engagement.
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“Great results from the press; we could not have achieved them ourselves. I saw evidence of thinking outside the box for promotion which was positive.”
Alexander Asvegren, 8BitSkull
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Flawless Execution, Proven Partnerships

Meticulous planning and proactive adjustments ensure campaigns exceed expectations. Our clients value our live dashboards, weekly updates, and long-term focus for consistently exceptional outcomes.
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“UberStrategist is the only PR agency Nightdive works with. They’re that good.”
Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our team brings decades of combined experience across PR, influencer marketing, event strategy, and brand communications for video games, tabletop games, entertainment, and related technologies. We have supported hundreds of clients ranging from solo creators and indie studios to AAA publishers and global entertainment brands. Our specialized industry knowledge, cross-disciplinary skill sets, and history of successful campaigns allow us to deliver thoughtful, strategic, and measurable results for every partner we support.

UberStrategist is a mid-sized agency of approximately 20 full-time specialists in PR, marketing, influencer relations, events, strategy, and data. Our structure allows us to assign a dedicated account team to each client while still providing access to a broader group of experts who collaborate behind the scenes. This balance offers the personalized attention of a boutique agency with the capabilities of a larger, full-service team.

Our headquarters is located in Cary, North Carolina, but our team spans multiple countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. This distributed structure enables efficient global collaboration, support across a range of time zones, and localized insights that help us craft regionally relevant campaigns.

Yes. We partner with clients across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Some teams engage us for comprehensive global campaigns, while others bring us in to support Western, European, or specific regional needs. Our international experience and cross-cultural fluency help ensure your messaging resonates in every target market.

We believe the strongest results come from open communication and true partnership. Each client receives a dedicated account team backed by strategic and specialist support. We hold regular syncs to align on priorities, share transparent reporting, and proactively adjust strategy based on performance, industry trends, and your evolving goals. Our goal is to function as a natural extension of your internal team, offering both hands-on execution and strategic guidance.

We measure success through a combination of qualitative and quantitative KPIs tailored to your goals. These may include coverage quality and sentiment, influencer engagement, audience reach, wishlist or traffic lift, community response, and overall brand visibility. During onboarding, we collaborate with your team to define campaign goals and establish clear metrics so that our reporting provides meaningful insight—not just numbers, but actionable context that helps shape long-term strategy.

Clients choose UberStrategist for our specialization in gaming and entertainment, our senior-level involvement, and our highly personalized service model. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that every piece of your campaign receives expert care. Our partners often describe us as a force-multiplying extension of their internal team—collaborative, proactive, transparent, and fully invested in their success. The “US” in our name reflects the shared mission at the heart of every relationship.

UberStrategist has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America, appearing on the Inc. 5000 list in 2022 and 2023. We were also named an Inc. Power Partner in 2022 and were finalists for MCV/Develop’s Strategic Partner of the Year in 2024. These honors reflect the strength of our work, the trust of our clients, and the consistency of our results across a rapidly evolving industry.

UberStrategist was founded by Mario R. Kroll, a 30-year veteran of the gaming, entertainment, and technology industries. As President and CEO, Mario brings deep strategic insight, an extensive global network, and a passion for collaborative partnerships. His leadership shapes the agency’s culture and long-term vision, guiding the team to deliver thoughtful, impactful campaigns for clients around the world.

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