# Frank Marino

> Frank Marino is the founder and CEO of Marino, the New York communications agency he launched in 1993 after working in state politics, political campaigns and the Koch administration's economic development apparatus. His specialty is the complicated civic story: real estate, infrastructure, land use and brands whose reputations depend on the public conversation.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Marino
- **Organizations:** Marino, New York City Public Development Corporation, New York State Assembly, Real Estate Board of New York, Don Bosco Community Center
- **Education:** Iona College
- **Known for:** Built Marino from a New York boutique into a national, full-service communications agency., Directed or advised communications work connected to One World Trade Center, JFK Terminal 4, Hudson Yards and Brooklyn Bridge Park., Oversaw more than 20 years of communications and marketing work for JFK Terminal 4, including two multibillion-dollar expansions.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1993** — Worked as chief of staff to a Bronx member of the New York State Assembly, as a political campaign consultant, and as senior vice president for public affairs, media relations and marketing at the New York City Public Development Corporation during the Koch administration.
- **1993** — Founded The Marino Organization, later renamed Marino.
- **2015** — Helped form Crossborders Public Relations, an alliance with firms in Italy and the United Kingdom.
- **2016** — Was named to City & State's 50 Over 50; the agency moved to 747 Third Avenue and adopted the Marino name.
- **2019** — Marino ranked No. 19 on Observer's PR Power 50.
- **2021** — Frank and John Marino ranked No. 7 on City & State's Political PR Power 50.
- **2023** — Frank and John Marino ranked No. 82 on City & State's Real Estate Power 100 as the agency marked its 30th anniversary.

## Achievements

- Built Marino from a New York boutique into a national, full-service communications agency.
- Directed or advised communications work connected to One World Trade Center, JFK Terminal 4, Hudson Yards and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Oversaw more than 20 years of communications and marketing work for JFK Terminal 4, including two multibillion-dollar expansions.
- Named to City & State's 50 Over 50 and, with John Marino, its Real Estate Power 100 and Political PR Power 50.
- Served on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York.
- Led an agency included in Observer's 2019 PR Power 50.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — As founder and CEO, announced Elizabeth Latino's promotion to chief operating officer and managing director as Marino strengthened integration across strategy, creative, intelligence, growth and client services.
- **2025-05** — Featured by City & State in its 50 Over 50 alumni coverage, reflecting on his political beginnings, three decades in communications, volunteer work and early shyness.

## Links

- Website: https://marinopr.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-marino-3151516
- Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/marinopr
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marino.pr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinopublicrelations

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Last updated: 2026-09-26