# Paragon PR

> Paragon PR is a privately held strategic communications agency founded in 2012 by former reporter and editor Simon Hylson-Smith. It helps financial services, fintech, crypto and emerging-technology companies turn technical expertise into clearer positioning, earned media, executive thought leadership, digital campaigns and sales-supporting content. Its distinction is a messaging-first, sector-specialist model supported by unusually specific public case studies.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Simon Hylson-Smith (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Public relations, Content and editorial, Brand and marketing, Digital communications, Executive positioning
- **Notable:** Named a 2021 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree in the micro-company category., Won Gold for Public Relations Agency of the Year in Canada and the U.S.A. at the 2018 International Business Awards., Won a Bronze Stevie for Public Relations Agency of the Year in the 2016 American Business Awards, after reporting 63.17% revenue growth and a doubling of its client base in 2015.

## Products & services

- **Public relations** — Media and analyst relations, social media, awards, speaking opportunities and media training for specialist businesses.
- **Content and editorial** — Content strategy, bylined articles, op-eds, blogs, white papers, speeches and editing built around subject-matter expertise.
- **Brand and marketing** — Brand messaging, perception studies, lead generation, marketing automation, sales collateral and event management.
- **Digital communications** — Website design and development, SEO, digital advertising, email campaigns, video and podcast production.
- **Executive positioning** — Thought-leadership platforms, executive coaching, presentation training and public-profile development for senior leaders.

## Achievements

- Named a 2021 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree in the micro-company category.
- Won Gold for Public Relations Agency of the Year in Canada and the U.S.A. at the 2018 International Business Awards.
- Won a Bronze Stevie for Public Relations Agency of the Year in the 2016 American Business Awards, after reporting 63.17% revenue growth and a doubling of its client base in 2015.
- Opened a London office in 2017, adding a second transatlantic base to its U.S. operation.
- Marked 14 years in business in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Paragon highlighted client coverage involving Kalshi's institutional prediction-market strategy and Rimes' Intelligence Fabric for capital-markets data.
- **2026-07** — The agency published commentary on awards strategy and sponsorship decisions while client work continued across financial data, markets and risk.
- **2026-05** — Paragon marked its 14th anniversary and continued promoting its integrated model for financial and emerging-technology clients.
- **2026-03** — Client coverage included CanDeal's third-party risk initiative and expanded data partnership, plus Siepe's middle-office work.

## Links

- Website: https://paragonpr.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paragonpr
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/paragonalert
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paragonalert/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/paragon-public-relations-529241957090547

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Last updated: 2026-09-20