The Proven Media Solutions Mission

Dustin

Founder

Dustin founded Proven Media Solutions to help clients make an impact by getting in the press. Drawing on 20 years as a writer, journalist, and PR consultant, he has developed an approach that secures media coverage in diverse industries like financial technology, healthcare, education, and politics.

Dustin’s journalism and commentary have appeared over 3,500 times, including in national media outlets like The Washington Post, Forbes, and USA TODAY. This experience laid the foundation for becoming a key communications advisor to several national non-profits and Director of Communications for a national trade association before starting Proven Media Solutions in 2018.

At Proven Media Solutions, Dustin has built a skilled team that turns narratives into successful media campaigns, and helps clients reach target audiences by developing long-term strategies, crafting compelling content, and securing coverage in trusted media outlets.

Dennis

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Dennis is a 40-year veteran of small business start-ups. A graduate of Bentley College (University) and a lifelong entrepreneur, he has founded successful companies in several industries. Two of his companies have reached millions of dollars in annual sales. Among his accomplishments, Dennis’ marketing program for one of his recent start-ups has received multiple awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
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Dennis has been an adjunct professor of business plans and financial planning as well as a consultant for small businesses across New England. He brings business planning and branding expertise to Proven Media Solutions’ clients.

Robert

Director of Accounts

As Director of Accounts, Robert brings two decades of strategic communications and operations management to Proven Media Solutions. He specializes in building messaging narratives and developing outside-the-box solutions, combining long-term vision with execution to achieve today’s objectives.

Robert’s extensive background includes healthcare business development, political campaign consulting, nonprofit executive leadership, and managing day-to-day operations for a private equity firm. His experience is felt across all of Proven Media Solutions’ operations, including developing client strategy, conducting media outreach, fact-checking content, and building repeatable processes.

He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mary Beth

Senior Writer

Mary Beth has been writing and editing books, op-eds, and press releases for over 15 years. She started her career in Washington, D.C. working for one of the nation’s largest book publishers, eventually rising to Managing Editor and overseeing the entire editorial process for 50 books per year.

After writing and editing op-eds for a national newspaper and a boutique public relations firm, Mary Beth went back to her roots as the Senior Acquisitions Editor for one of America’s largest Catholic book publishers. There, she was in charge of recruiting authors and guiding them from the first word to after the launch campaign was complete.

Whether helping people write short op-eds or extensively researched tomes, Mary Beth brings a fundamental understanding of storytelling and language that is rare in modern writing.

Duggan

Writer

Duggan has been writing everything from political theory to legal briefs to op-eds for the last five years, winning recognition for his writing and research in the form of prominent fellowships and internships. A finalist for a U.S. Supreme Court internship, he brings a deep knowledge of American history and politics to Proven Media Solutions’ clients.

After finishing legal internships at two of Washington, D.C.’s most prominent think tanks, where he worked directly under several prominent scholars, Duggan was a freelance op-ed writer for Touchdown Strategies. His ability to quickly understand complex topics and turn them into customized drafts helps our clients’ thought leadership stay ahead of the news cycle.