Kathryn Emery

Kathryn started her career in the press as a magazine editor and learned early on, what it takes to tell a great story. In 2001, she established her career in home improvement inside the largest home improvement retailer in the world, Home Depot, where she guided product story telling in the public relations department. Kathryn identified trends and created stories around new products, innovation, seasons, how-to for close to two decades. She has identified and watched trends evolve, and has a knack for predicting new ones. Kathryn enjoys and has constructed narrative for products/trends throughout all topics related to the home, including but not limited to fads in paint, kitchen, bath, flooring, organization, outdoor living, gardening, smart home, holidays, safety & security. She is passionate about sustainability at home, and with the latest product innovations, she has watched evolve; can show people how to be green, save green, without compromising style. She also knows what projects will increase the value of a home, and enhance the ambiance. Kathryn has placed hundreds of national stories for Home Depot utilizing voices of executives she media trained, writing all of the messaging behind the story. She also managed regional TV for the entire country and has secured segments in more than 125 media markets nationwide, including writing the story, pitching & placing the story, identifying a local store associate, writing their talking points (ensuring they are hands on and instructional, very engaging) and media training them for the TV spot. In 2018, Kathryn launched Kathryn Emery PR a Public Relations Consulting Firm aimed at telling the stories of inventive, industry leading brands. She herself has been appearing on TV and performing print interviews her entire career, and is an excellent source for a home improvement or lifestyle related story. She represents brands with great stories to tell, and products that will enhance everyday life.