Katie Kinsella brings over 20 years of experience of marketing communications, media strategy and public relations to KINNEY + KINSELLA. Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Kinsella has been an influencer in the fashion, accessories, watch and jewelry industries.
Prior to founding the firm in 2001, Ms. Kinsella held several influential positions in the watch & jewelry industry. In 1996, she started her career in this industry at the prestigious watch company, FRANCK MULLER. For nearly three years, she supervised many of the day-to-day operations and she created and managed the Marketing Department for Franck Muller North America. In 1999, she joined the leading American luxury jewelry company DAVID YURMAN as the Director of Marketing. While at David Yurman, Ms. Kinsella directed all the marketing initiatives for the company including the launch of the David Yurman Thoroughbred Timepiece Collection, the opening of the first David Yurman Retail Store, and the creation of the David Yurman Humanitarian Award.
Katie Kinsella then joined the powerhouse fashion trade publication, WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY as the Fine Jewelry & Watch Director. The first ever to hold that position at WWD, Ms. Kinsella forged new frontiers for the 90-year-old publication. Developing and implementing creative and new marketing ideas, she formed new partnerships for WWD with over 30 clients in just one year. She managed such projects as the Oscar and Emmy sponsorships, customized fine jewelry and watch advertorials and creative advertising strategies and promotions for the 7th on 6th Fashion Week.
Though Ms. Kinsella is known for her work in the fine jewelry & watch industry, she began her career in fashion. In 1993, she joined HUGO BOSS, the German based menswear fashion company. Her duties included advertising, public relations, promotions and sportsmarketing. She was responsible for all Hugo Boss editorial, events including the Lipton Tennis Tournament and the coordination of the fashion shows. From 1994-1996, she worked as the Public Relations & Promotions Manager at KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS. She handled all the public relations efforts for the company that included product placement in print and film, feature articles on the company, the promotions for fifteen Kenneth Cole retail store openings, and acted as the liaison for the company’s twelve licensees.
Since creating KINNEY+ KINSELLA, Ms. Kinsella has created successful branding, media, public relations, and social media campaigns for over 100 clients. We have worked with companies of all sizes from small start ups, mid level brands to multi-billion dollar corporations.
