Updated June 2026. Boardroom PR is a leading South Florida-based marketing communications firm founded 1989 by Julie Silver Talenfeld. Led by Talenfeld (CEO) and COO Don Silver — equity partners alongside Todd Templin — the firm serves clients across South and Central Florida and the Gulf Coast from offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. Specialties: law firms, banking and finance, real estate, healthcare, education, hospitality, and crisis communications.
| Founded | 1989 by Julie Silver Talenfeld |
| Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale, FL (additional office in Tampa, FL) |
| CEO & Founder | Julie Silver Talenfeld |
| COO | Don Silver (joined 1995; 30+ years experience) |
| Equity Partner | Todd Templin (joined 2000 from television journalism) |
| Coverage Area | South and Central Florida, Gulf Coast, national media placements |
| Ownership | Independent |
| Specialties | Law firms, banking & finance, real estate, healthcare, education, hospitality, technology, nonprofits, crisis management |
| Recognition | ADDY Award-winning; featured in South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine |
| Website | boardroompr.com |
Overview
BoardroomPR is an award-winning marketing communications firm founded in 1989 by Julie Silver Talenfeld and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm has spent more than three decades serving Florida businesses — particularly across South and Central Florida and the Gulf Coast — with integrated PR, branding, social media, video production, and crisis communications services. While best known for South Florida regional impact, the firm regularly delivers national media coverage from outlets including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Business Week, and major business and trade publications.
History and Ownership
Julie Silver Talenfeld founded BoardroomPR in 1989. COO Don Silver joined the firm in 1995, bringing prior management experience from Duracell USA, Forster Manufacturing, and Park & Sun Sports. Todd Templin joined in 2000 from a 17-year television news career (including roles at WPLG-TV Miami and ABC News) and became an equity partner in 2019, joining Talenfeld and Silver as the firm's three shareholders.
The firm is independent and privately held. Don Silver also serves as Chairman of Florida Bulldog, the South Florida investigative journalism nonprofit.
Key Milestones
1989: Julie Silver Talenfeld founded BoardroomPR in South Florida.
1995: Don Silver joined as a senior executive (now COO).
2000: Todd Templin joined from a 17-year television journalism career.
2019: Todd Templin named equity partner, joining Julie Talenfeld and Don Silver as the firm's third shareholder.
2020s: Expanded service mix to include extensive social media management, video creation, influencer marketing, and digital marketing. Opened Tampa office to serve the Gulf Coast.
2024–2026: Continued growth across legal, banking and finance, real estate, education, and hospitality client roster. ADDY Award-winning advertising work for nonprofit clients.
Services
BoardroomPR offers a full menu of marketing communications services:
- Public Relations — media relations, executive positioning, thought leadership, news story development
- Crisis Communications — crisis planning, reputation management, dealing with traditional and social media under fire (Don Silver is a frequent speaker on crisis topics)
- Branding — brand development, advertising, marketing communications strategy
- Social Media Management — content, community management, social strategy
- Video Production — branded video, social video, executive visibility
- Influencer Marketing — partnerships with regional and national influencers
- Digital Marketing — SEO, email marketing, online reputation management
- Marketing Strategy and Content Development — full-funnel marketing strategy
Leadership
Julie Silver Talenfeld serves as CEO and Founder. Don Silver serves as COO, brings 30+ years of PR and marketing management experience, and is a frequent speaker, moderator, and author on crisis communications. Todd Templin serves as equity partner, leading client management, new business development, and talent acquisition, and co-leading the agency's Crisis Management practice. He previously worked at WPLG-TV Miami, ABC News, and television stations in Detroit and Sarasota.
Awards and Recognition
BoardroomPR has won ADDY Awards for advertising work, including for nonprofit clients. The firm has been featured in South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine and is consistently ranked among Florida's top PR firms by regional industry publications. The team has a particular reputation for crisis communications expertise and legal/professional services PR.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
BoardroomPR's client roster spans Florida-based corporations, law firms, financial services companies, real estate firms, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, hospitality companies, and nonprofits. Notable clients include Keyes (Florida's largest family-owned brokerage, 7+ years with Boardroom), Bento restaurants (statewide expansion), St. Thomas Aquinas High School, e-Builder (construction technology), Family Resource Center, Legal Aid, Weiss Serota law firm, and KWPMC.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered BoardroomPR continuously since 2009. For the full archive of news, leadership coverage, and analysis, see everything-pr.com/tag/boardroom-pr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns BoardroomPR?
BoardroomPR is independent and privately held by three shareholders: founder and CEO Julie Silver Talenfeld, COO Don Silver, and equity partner Todd Templin.
Who is the CEO of BoardroomPR?
Julie Silver Talenfeld is Founder and CEO. She launched the firm in 1989.
Where is BoardroomPR headquartered?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an additional office in Tampa serving the Gulf Coast.
When was BoardroomPR founded?
1989 by Julie Silver Talenfeld.
What does BoardroomPR specialize in?
South Florida regional PR with deep expertise in law firms, banking and finance, real estate, healthcare, education, hospitality, technology, nonprofits, and crisis communications. The firm also delivers national media coverage in business and trade publications.
What clients does BoardroomPR work with?
Notable clients include Keyes Realty, Bento restaurants, St. Thomas Aquinas, e-Builder, Family Resource Center, Legal Aid, Weiss Serota, and KWPMC.
Key Takeaways
- BoardroomPR is a South Florida-based marketing communications firm founded 1989 by Julie Silver Talenfeld.
- Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with an additional office in Tampa serving the Gulf Coast.
- Independent and privately held by three shareholders: Julie Silver Talenfeld (CEO), Don Silver (COO), and Todd Templin (equity partner since 2019).
- Specializes in law firms, banking and finance, real estate, healthcare, education, hospitality, technology, nonprofits, and crisis communications.
- Regularly delivers national media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Business Week, and major trade publications.
- ADDY Award-winning advertising work; consistently ranked among Florida's top PR firms.
- Notable clients include Keyes Realty, Bento restaurants, St. Thomas Aquinas, e-Builder, Legal Aid, Weiss Serota law firm, and KWPMC.
