Holly Naylor, Account Executive

Holly Naylor provides Idea Hall clients with award-winning experience from “both sides of the fence,” having been both a broadcast news anchor and a public relations representative. She is responsible for the development and management of public relations strategies and marketing plans for Idea Hall clients, as well as providing outstanding media relations services.  

Prior to joining Idea Hall, Holly was the Communications Coordinator for the Oklahoma Pork Council in Oklahoma City where she was responsible for media pitching and placement, consumer information, producer relations, Web management, production of industry newsletters and other print collateral. Holly also was instrumental in managing and developing crisis communications strategies in the highly volatile world of food production and distribution.

Before her role at the Pork Council, Holly anchored the 10 pm newscast and provided field reporting for an independent station in Kansas.  It was there that she developed the critical knowledge of what the news media considers “news.”

A Long Beach native, Holly attended Arizona State University where she received her B.A. in broadcast journalism with a minor in psychology.  She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and is the recipient of an Upper Case Award, presented by the PRSA Oklahoma City Chapter.

Fun Facts:
1. What's one thing that you wish people knew about you?
I think people would be surprised to know that for a long time I thought I wanted to be a professional dancer!

2. Most odd/fun job that you have ever had?
Hmmm, I was a Ruby’s waitress; that was fun.  I was also in the Christmas celebration at Knott’s Berry Farm for several years.

3. Greatest Academic Achievement?
In college I was a finalist in the Hearst Journalism Competition for TV Feature Reporting.

4. Your childhood hobby? And your adulthood hobby?
My hobby was always dancing, which led to my admission into the Orange County High School of the Arts’ (OCHSA) Commercial Dance program.  Now as an adult, I love to cook and bake — I’m known for my biscotti!

5. If you had the power to invent ANYTHING what would it be?  What does it do?
I would want TIVO for life and be able to pause time and rewind events. 

For more info: holly@ideahall.com