NEW YORK – March 11, 2026 – Marino, a leading national strategic communications firm based in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, today announced the promotion of Elizabeth (Liz) Latino to Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director. A leader for more than 15 years at the agency, Latino will now help oversee agency-wide operations and guide the firm’s continued growth across Real Estate, Corporate & Professional Services, Consumer, Social Impact and Emerging Industries.

In her new role, Latino will lead operational performance, elevate client experience standards and strengthen integration across the agency’s Strategy, Creative, Intelligence, Growth and Client Services teams. Her appointment reinforces Marino’s commitment to delivering fully integrated, insight-driven communications programs that help clients build reputation, drive measurable growth and navigate increasingly complex markets.
“Liz and I have worked together since her very first days at Marino,” said John F. Marino, President of Marino. “It is incredibly gratifying to have her by my side guiding us into the agency’s next chapter of growth. She has been instrumental in shaping our culture, strengthening our client partnerships and elevating the caliber of our work across sectors.”

Latino has grown with the agency since she began in 2009, establishing herself as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of brands and institutions by securing top-tier media placements, guiding complex campaigns, mentoring teams, and strengthening partnerships. She currently leads Marino’s Real Estate practice, representing PropTech companies, residential and commercial property owners, brokerages, service providers and creative campuses. Over the course of her tenure, she has also served clients in lifestyle and consumer brands, as well as nonprofit, education, corporate and technology sectors, including VTS, Industry City, Cushman & Wakefield, TF Cornerstone, New York University, Walmart and Chelsea Market.

“Thanks to Liz’s nearly two decades of work at Marino she’s learned the ins and outs of the business, has been intimately involved with clients in a host of business sectors, as well as mentored and trained numerous members of Team Marino,” said Marino CEO and Founder, Frank Marino. “Her expertise and leadership make her exceptionally well-prepared to step into this new role and make an immediate impact.”

Known for her creativity, media expertise and unwavering commitment to service, Latino has secured impactful placements across print, broadcast and digital platforms in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, Fast Company, Food Network, Eater, SHAPE Magazine, The New York Daily News and The New York Post.

As COO and Managing Director, Latino will focus on strengthening operational excellence and ensuring clients experience seamless integration across strategy, intelligence, creative and execution. She will work closely with practice leaders to align resources, elevate quality standards and implement scalable systems that support both existing partnerships and new growth opportunities.

“Liz brings a rare balance of strategic vision and operational discipline,” John F. Marino added. “She understands our clients’ challenges because she has been in the trenches delivering for them for years. Now she will help ensure that every client, whether in real estate, corporate and professional services, consumer brands or emerging industries, benefits from a unified, forward-looking and performance-driven agency model.”

In addition to her client leadership, Latino has played a central role in shaping Marino’s internal development, including staff growth, culture initiatives and the expansion of agency capabilities. Her promotion formalizes the leadership role she has long held in guiding both people and performance.

A graduate of Loyola University Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Latino lives in Westchester with her husband and two sons.

About Marino.

Marino is a full-service communications firm delivering data-driven, fully integrated strategies focused on changing perceptions, amplifying impressions and fostering high-level relationships to build brands. Based in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Miami and executive presence in Denver and Philadelphia, the industries Marino serves include real estate, corporate and professional services, consumer, social impact and emerging industries. Marino’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies and international brands to local and national nonprofits and businesses.