About

From our inception, we've championed human-centric principle in understanding what defines culture and the strategies that influence it.

This focus on people when it comes to brand, communications and marketing has not only allowed us to navigate the evolving landscape with agility it’s also enabled us to resonate with audiences on a deeper level. 

Throughout our continued growth we remain committed to the perfect confluence of scale and personalized attention. Ensuring a boutique approach so our clients never feel lost in the shuffle, receiving the focused attention and tailor-made strategies they deserve. While also being expansive enough to wield the strategic might, network, and executional precision of a larger entity.

Today BPCM's global footprint spans three offices across New York, Los Angeles and London with over 100 dedicated professions from a mix of disciplines, pushing boundaries in sustainability, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, wellness, automotive, travel, hospitality, wine, spirits and luxury sectors.

Partners

Vanessa Von Bismarck

CO-FOUNDER + PARTNER

Since founding the agency in 1999, Vanessa has guided internationally recognized brands in automotive, beauty, CPG, and luxury lifestyle as they expand into and grow within the U.S. market. With a background in finance and commodities trading, she brings a strategic lens to corporate positioning, reputation management, and market entry. Under her leadership, BPCM has evolved into a full-service agency known for its expertise in media relations, digital marketing, influencer engagement, and brand storytelling. Through her vision, BPCM has become a trusted partner for brands navigating both cultural relevance and corporate credibility in highly competitive markets.

Carrie Ellen Phillips

CO-FOUNDER + PARTNER

Carrie spearheads BPCM’s flourishing Sustainability and Impact practice and has transformed it into the fastest-growing part of the agency. She is an established industry strategist in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle arenas, helping brands set and achieve sustainability and impact-driven goals while maintaining growth and profitability. Her background in marketing, married with her deep knowledge of sustainability, have proven critical to companies that want to create authentic and impactful change while avoiding “greenwashing.” 

Carrie’s commitment to creating business opportunities that reverse the impact on the planet through the principles of the circular economy and an empowered workforce has led to her becoming a mentor within her agency and a trusted industry collaborator for the c-suite. She is passionate about the potential for technology, traceability and soil health to bring the fashion industry into alignment with the planet. She helped Kelly Slater start Outerknown and spearheaded Longchamp’s move to 100% renewable resources production of its world-famous “Le Pliage” bag. 

One of the subjects Carrie is most passionate about is creating simple solutions to reduce needless waste and the positive impact that has on the planet. She is a frequent speaker and advisor to the Bard MBA in Sustainability, a lecturer at Columbia University, and an advisor to private equity fund ReGen. She was also a founding partner of the U.S. Coalition on Sustainability at the United Nations and a policy advisor to the New Standard Institute.

Julian Vogel

PARTNER

Julian is a leading communications figure in the UK has mentored some of the industry’s most valued professionals and held top clients for over a decade.
Known for his strategic precision, grace, and reliability, Julian has a unique talent for effortlessly connecting people, businesses, brand, and story through his vast network of media, buyers, and opinion leaders.
Julian sits on the board of the Victoria & Albert Museum and is a trustee of The Design Museum.
Julian is passionate about infusing stories with a creative force through compelling content creation and experiential events that increase reach and engage audiences.
Julian merged ModusBPCM with BPCM, continuing to grow their joint networks and develop their vast potential for creative storytelling globally.