The Agency > Who We Are > Where We’re From

Long-term clients, tenured employees and a winning relationship mark thirteen years in focused, strategic PR. The phrase “blood is thicker than water” rings true at PAN with brothers Phil and Mark at the helm. The duo has worked together since their early days at Rourke & Company (now Manning, Selvage & Lee). At PAN, they’ve worked side by side, building and leading the agency, since shortly after Phil created the firm in 1995.

Phil on family ties
We’ve never promoted the fact that Mark and I are brothers. But I truly believe the family ties strengthen this firm. From the time Mark and I shared a bedroom, we’ve had a strong bond and have looked out for each other – and I know we’ll continue to do so forever.

I believe a true partnership, in any company, comes from an honest understanding and embracing of the person you’ve committed to succeeding with. It’s about relying on each other—without question. Understanding each other’s perspective, however different, and respecting that difference is critical. It’s about trust—in life, in business and in daily interactions.

Every day, Mark and I converge in a synergy of ideas, respect, trust and true reliance. We do not compete, we complement. We recognize each other’s strengths and play to them, much like we do with our staff. We have a mutual respect and unquestionable trust in each other. I truly could not imagine doing this without him.

Mark on brotherly bonds
While we respect the balance and boundaries of our work/family relationship, it definitely works to our advantage. We seek out each other’s counsel on issues affecting both PAN and our families. On any given day, you can find me in Phil’s office discussing a client challenge that we resolved or talking about my son’s upcoming basketball game.

Ours is a true partnership—born of brothers, turned into friendship, trust, respect and a genuine desire to engage each other every day. We know that as individuals we’re strong and competent. But as a team, we’re unmatched in our field.

Business as unusual
There’s a mutual respect and admiration between the Nardone brothers that transcends the typical business partner relationship. In a time when other agencies are selling out to large conglomerates or breaking apart from their founders, PAN continues to thrive under Phil and Mark’s leadership. Their relationship holds PAN together and ensures the firm’s continued success.