About MBO Media
Founded in 2019 by Mary Beth Olson, MBO Media draws on her 20 years of experience in PR and communications. With a proven track record for her ability to secure high-impact press coverage and build influential relationships, Mary Beth brings a wealth of expertise to crafting successful media and influencer strategies. Before establishing her own firm, she served as the North American PR lead for COTY Inc., a Fortune 500 company, and played a key role in launching Victoria's Secret PINK in New York City. Upon returning to Washington, DC, Mary Beth launched MBO Media, where she has since worked with an impressive array of clients, including Dominique Dawes, Joseph Blair of the Washington Wizards, PLNT Burger, DC Vegan, BINGE Bar, Rooted3, and numerous businesses and nonprofits throughout the DMV area.
Mary Beth Olson
Founder & CEO
Mary Beth Olson (MBO) is a seasoned publicist, strategic media and communications expert. She is a passionate supporter of all things health, wellness and creative. With more than 20 years of successfully elevating brands, MBO brings an extensive background in beauty, lifestyle, food/beverage, health and wellness to her clients. Having worked in NYC for close to 10 years, MBO has held leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies including Avon Products, Inc., Victoria’s Secret PINK and Coty, Inc. and specializes in celebrity PR, media training, plant-based/plant-forward brands and animal advocacy.
Following a successful career in NYC, MBO created MBO Media, LLC in 2019 and has worked with DC, NYC, Boston, Philly and LA based restauranteurs, entrepreneurs, writers and influencers including Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn, NBA Asst. Coach Joseph Blair, DC’s first plant based bar DC Vegan and many others.
As a 9th generation Washingtonian, MBO has a proven track record for securing local and national press coverage in lifestyle magazines such as Essence Magazine, Washingtonian, InStyle, VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and Men’s Health to the nation’s top newspapers such as The New York Times, Forbes, INC. Magazine, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal. She has also secured 2 Netflix series for her clients and has secured coverage in leading TV outlets including GMA, ABC News, CNN, The Daily Show and more. Mary Beth can be seen on ABC7’s “The Mother Side” and is a frequent on air media contributor on USA9’s Great Day Washington.
Sarah Nguyen
Publicist
Sarah is the newest member of the MBO family and is an energetic and hard-working communications professional. She has worked in many sectors of PR including radio, social media, and real estate. Sarah has a passion for PR and Marketing, but her number one love is networking and relationship building.
Prior to real estate and her time at MBO Media, Sarah spent years working in the non-profit sector and is very passionate about giving back. She has a master's degree in social work and has always been an advocate for mental health awareness.
Additionally, she is a huge proponent of health and wellness and supports multiple causes that are near and dear to her heart, including Breast Cancer Awareness.
Sarah grew up in the DMV and when she’s not working you can find her at the gym or on the sidelines of her kids’ many sport activities.
Blaine Ashley Heck
PR Strategist
East Coast-based communications professional with over 15 years of experience leading strategic public relations, marketing, and communications campaigns across a wide range of industries, including publishing, healthcare, technology, SaaS, consumer goods, fashion, beauty, entertainment, media, hospitality, lifestyle, food and beverage, automotive, energy, health and wellness, politics, DEI, and nonprofit sectors.
Known for delivering results for startups, B2B and B2C companies, and multibillion-dollar global brands, Blaine brings deep expertise in media relations, product launches, corporate communications, thought leadership, executive visibility, media training, C-suite messaging, brand positioning, narrative development, crisis communications, and reputation management.
With a proven track record of securing top-tier media placements across print, broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms, Blaine is valued for a strong industry network, creative storytelling, and a results-driven approach. Highly skilled at leading cross-functional teams, Blaine combines critical thinking with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills to build impactful campaigns that drive awareness and engagement.
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