Kory Michael Aversa
CEO/ President @koryaversa

Kory is an award-winning, seasoned public relations pro, event planner and social media guru with 20+ years experience in the public relations, communications, nonprofit and small business sector.  He hails from Utica and Albany, New York, and graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations (minor Political Science).  

In the last five years, he has secured nearly 100,000 media placements in every single state in the United States and around the world. He proudly and consistently garners the most broadcast coverage for his clients each and every year. He specializes in writing, public relations, media relations, influencer outreach, communications strategy and marketing consulting, with a focus on restaurants, hospitality, tourism, arts, neighborhoods, small business and entertainment.

As a compliment to his public relations work, he is also a freelance journalist, a top content creator, photographer, dog dad, community leader and passionate voice for the underdog.

Kory and Aversa PR have been honored with the following accolades and awards:

  • Philadelphia Magazine - Kory Aversa named Top 76 Most Influential Philadelphians

  • PPRA - Kory Aversa honored with PR ProActive Award

  • Philadelphia Phillies - Kory Aversa honored as Hometown Hero

  • Philly Current Magazine - Kory Aversa honored as PC Pick Powerhouse PR

  • Metro - Kory Aversa named Best of Metro Best Publicist in Philadelphia

  • Metro - Aversa named Best of Metro Best PR Company in Philadelphia

  • TikTok - Kory Aversa/ Philly Publicist - #1 TikTok in Philadelphia History 54.1M views

  • Public Relations Society of America - Philly Chapter - Kory Aversa winner of multiple 1st Place Pepperpot PR Campaign

  • Awards and multiple 2nd Place Ladle PR Awards

  • Philadelphia Business Journal - Aversa PR named Top LGBTQ Business 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,

  • 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Philadelphia Business Journal - Aversa PR named Top PR and Branding Company 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Philadelphia Inquirer - Aversa PR named Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Company

  • Ben FM - Kory Aversa winner Woman of the Week Community Service Award

  • The Clutch, Expertise, Manifest, Others - Aversa PR winner Top Philadelphia PR Firm

  • Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists - President's Award Recipient 2022 

For volunteer and community work, Kory is the volunteer organizer Philly Gay Pride month. He is also the founder of Philly Creator Club to raise up emerging online voices. 

Kory holds the distinct honor of having the largest and most viewed video in Philadelphia on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. He has over 14M likes and hundreds of millions of views on TikTok. He uses his content creator assets to find new ways to share his PR journey and to help others discover the best things about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Baltimore, Maryland and Delaware.