Updated June 3, 2026
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Carma Connected
Carma Connected is a full-service lifestyle communications agency headquartered in Miami Beach with a second office in Las Vegas. Co-founded in 2008 by Lyndsey Cooper and Chad Fabrikant, the firm celebrated 18 years in business in 2026 and operates with a team of more than 35 communications and social media professionals. The firm originated as Carma PR and rebranded as Carma Connected in 2017 to reflect its expanded social media, content, and influencer practices.
Specialization
Hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, consumer, and nightlife communications — with particular depth in hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues, spirits brands, and cultural institutions. The firm offers public relations, social media management, influencer relations, content creation, event planning, branding, marketing, and crisis management.
Las Vegas expansion
In May 2023, Carma Connected announced its first office outside Miami Beach, launching a Las Vegas operation under veteran hospitality publicist Stephanie Capellas. The Vegas office expanded the firm's hospitality and entertainment practice into a market where many of Carma's existing South Florida hospitality clients had been building national footprints. In April 2025, Kristin Whittemore joined as Vice President to lead West Coast operations, bringing decades of hospitality expertise to the Las Vegas team.
Notable client work
Carma Connected's published client roster includes 1 Hotel South Beach, E11EVEN Miami, Myles Restaurant Group, Warren Henry Auto Group, Goldman Properties, Groot Hospitality, Kilgore Culinary, and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. The firm's portfolio includes more than 50 active clients across South Florida and the Las Vegas hospitality corridor.
Recognition
Named to the 2025 PR Net 100 — recognizing agencies pushing the boundaries of the industry. Featured in The PR Net Miami Spotlight series.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Carma Connected located? Headquartered in Miami Beach (404 Washington Avenue, Suite 620), with a second office in Las Vegas.
When was Carma Connected founded? 2008, by Lyndsey Cooper and Chad Fabrikant. The firm celebrated 18 years in business in 2026.
What industries does Carma Connected serve? Hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, consumer, and nightlife — with particular depth in hotels, restaurants, and cultural institutions.
How large is the firm? More than 35 communications and social media professionals across Miami Beach and Las Vegas.
Related agency profiles
South Florida regional firms: BoardroomPR · rbb Communications · Luxury PR Group (Palm Beach) · AMW Public Relations
Hospitality & travel PR: Hawkins International · Resplendent Hospitality · The Brandman Agency · Pineapple PR · MMGY Global · Imagine PR
Adjacent EPR coverage: PR Agency Profiles Directory · The EPR Luxury Coverage Directory · Hospitality PR Pillar
