# Snow Companies

> Snow Companies is a Williamsburg, Virginia-based patient-engagement agency that helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical-device companies build compliant programs with patients and caregivers. Founded in 2001 by multiple-sclerosis patient Brenda Snow, it combines research, storytelling, creative production, ambassador programs, events, CRM and health-educator support. The company became part of Omnicom Health Group in 2018 and is now led by CEO Blake Shewey.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** Williamsburg, United States
- **Founders:** Brenda Snow (Founder)
- **Products:** Patient Ambassador Programs, Patient Insights, Storytelling and Content, Activation, Patient Support Services
- **Notable:** Acquired by Omnicom Health Group in 2018 after growing from a founder-led boutique into a global patient-engagement agency., Named PM360 Agency of the Year in 2018., Won eight Telly Awards in 2020 across directing, pharmaceutical, health and wellness, cinematography and editing categories.

## Products & services

- **Patient Ambassador Programs** — Recruitment, screening, training and ongoing management of patients and caregivers who share authentic experiences in compliant brand and disease-education programs.
- **Patient Insights** — Strategy, advisory boards, landscape analysis, social listening, employee engagement and analytics grounded in patient and caregiver experience.
- **Storytelling and Content** — Co-created copy, design, video and digital storytelling produced with patients by an in-house creative team.
- **Activation** — Advocacy, digital and social programs, Patient Opinion Leader work, and live or virtual events that connect patients with peers and brands.
- **Patient Support Services** — Health educators, phone programs, CRM across phone, text, email and social channels, mentor programs and specialized support for complex therapies.

## Achievements

- Acquired by Omnicom Health Group in 2018 after growing from a founder-led boutique into a global patient-engagement agency.
- Named PM360 Agency of the Year in 2018.
- Won eight Telly Awards in 2020 across directing, pharmaceutical, health and wellness, cinematography and editing categories.
- Reported more than 375 staff, close to 200 represented disease states and several consecutive years of double-digit growth.
- Reported 59 account wins, 100 active business clients, 249 brand-product accounts and participation in 25 product or indication launches in 2025.
- The Novocure and Snow Optune Gio Patient Connection Programs won a 2025 PM360 Trailblazer Gold award for persistence/adherence.
- Ranked on the 2025 MM+M Agency 100 and was recognized by MM+M and Ad Age for workplace culture.

## Latest updates

- **2024-07** — Updated its privacy framework for consumer health data, including explicit policies for sensitive health information and state privacy laws.
- **2025-05** — Blake Shewey became chief executive officer as Brenda Snow and Corbin Wood stepped away from the CEO and COO roles; Brenda remained involved as founder.
- **2025-11** — The Optune Gio Patient Connection Programs created with Novocure received PM360 Trailblazer Gold recognition for persistence and adherence.
- **2026-04** — The agency reported 100 active business clients, 249 brand-product accounts, 59 account wins and 25 product or indication launches during 2025.
- **2026-06** — Published an updated EU/UK privacy notice covering Snow and its PatientWorthy and whatnext.com affiliates.

## Links

- Website: https://snow-companies.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snowcompanies
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/snowcompanies
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowcompanies/

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Last updated: 2026-09-24