Hal Bienstock

Managing Director

Hal Bienstock has spent over 20 years working as a brand strategist and corporate communications executive. He has extensive experience counseling C-suite leaders and developing integrated campaigns that change perceptions internally and externally.

Prior to joining Prosek, Hal spent 10 years at Maloney & Fox and four years at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery (now part of FGS Global).

Hal has worked in consumer and B2B fintech, wealth management, venture capital, professional services, and real estate. As a former journalist with CNBC, MSNBC and other news outlets, Hal is an expert at simplifying complex subjects. He helps clients tell their stories and coaches executives through key communications engagements, from media interviews to trade shows to speeches.

Hal earned a Master’s of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Name one thing most people don’t know about you.

I’ve seen every episode of Three’s Company – at least twice

What are you most proud of in your public relations career?

Building long-term relationships with clients. And having many of them turn into friends.

How would your mother describe you?

As a baby, difficult but cute. As an adult, smart and hard working, but not quite as cute.

What’s your favorite part of the workday?

The beginning. I enjoy catching up on the news, thinking about how to use what I’ve read to benefit my clients, then jumping in and getting started.

Who would play you in the movie version of your life?

A young John Ritter, of course. Or a current-day Jason Bateman.

What is your favorite quote?

“If it ain’t broke, don’t break it” – former New York Knick Charles Oakley.