Vice President Danielle Paleafico from Coyne Public Relations has been named to PRWeek’s prestigious 2026 40 Under 40 list. Now in its 20th year, PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honors communications professionals who are forging new paths for the industry and demonstrating the leadership, creativity, and agility needed to navigate an increasingly complex communications landscape.
“This honor means so much because Coyne is where I have grown up professionally,” said Paleafico. “I’ve always been fascinated by finding the story hiding within the data – the insight or shift that gives a brand a credible reason to enter a conversation. What makes me most proud is seeing that thinking spread across Coyne and watching our teams find new ways to create stories for our clients.”
Paleafico, a 17-year Coyne veteran who has risen from Account Coordinator to Vice President, has become a driving force behind the agency’s approach to insight-led consumer communications.
Beyond her client work, Paleafico has trained more than 150 Coyne colleagues in uncovering trends, interpreting data, and developing stories that help clients lead conversations rather than simply react to them. Her earned media work has secured placements in Good Morning America, TIME, TODAY, People, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times.
“Danielle represents everything we value at Coyne – strategic thinking, creativity, an unwavering commitment to clients and a genuine investment in the people around her,” said Jennifer Kamienski, Executive Vice President of Coyne PR.
Paleafico and the other members of PRWeek’s 2026 40 Under 40 class will be honored at a gala on October 21 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
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