Andrew Garson

Andrew Garson
Nationality	American
Occupation	Marketing executive, public relations professional
Title	Managing Partner
Employer	Albany CT Creative
Known for	Founder of Albany CT Creative; brand marketing in entertainment and wellness
Education	University of Rhode Island
Awards	PRWeek "40 Under 40" (2018)
Website	https://andrewgarson.com

Andrew Garson is an American marketing executive and public relations professional based in New York. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Albany CT Creative, a full-service marketing consultancy he established in 2018. He is also a partner in Ahh Gave' Spirits and 4GuysBeverage, two consumer products companies operating in the spirits and wellness beverage categories. Earlier in his career, Garson held senior roles at the global communications agency Cohn & Wolfe and at WME (now Endeavor), where he served as Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing.

Education

Garson graduated from the University of Rhode Island.

Career

Cohn & Wolfe (2006–2013)

Garson began his career at Cohn & Wolfe, a global communications agency now operating as BCW. He spent eight years at the firm's Los Angeles office, from 2006 to 2013, rising to the position of Vice President. At Cohn & Wolfe, Garson worked on integrated marketing and communications campaigns for clients across entertainment, consumer brands, and the corporate sector.

WME (2014–2017)

In 2014, Garson moved to New York to join WME, the talent and entertainment agency now operating as Endeavor, as Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing. During his four-year tenure, he led brand partnerships and marketing strategy at one of the most recognized talent representation companies in the world, managing programs that spanned sports, music, and entertainment properties.

Albany CT Creative (2018–present)

In 2018, Garson founded Albany CT Creative, a New York-based full-service marketing consultancy where he serves as Managing Partner. The firm advises consumer and entertainment brands on marketing strategy, public relations, integrated campaigns, and brand positioning. Albany CT Creative's practice areas span traditional and digital marketing, earned media, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

That same year, PRWeek magazine named Garson to its "40 Under 40" list, recognizing his track record in growing business and launching successful practices in entertainment.

Ahh Gave' Spirits (2020–present)

In 2020, Garson became a partner in Ahh Gave' Spirits, a spirits brand. The role marked his first formal expansion into the consumer products and beverage industry, complementing his consultancy work at Albany CT Creative.

4GuysBeverage

Garson is also a partner in 4GuysBeverage, a company operating in the wellness beverage category. Together with his role at Ahh Gave' Spirits, the partnership reflects an ongoing focus on the spirits and wellness CPG sectors.

Areas of Expertise

Garson's professional expertise spans:

• Brand marketing strategy and development
• Entertainment and celebrity public relations
• Integrated marketing campaigns combining traditional and digital channels
• Crisis communications and reputation management
• Consumer packaged goods brand building
• Wellness and spirits industry marketing
• Strategic media relations and earned media
• Executive-level client relationship management

Selected Commentary and Coverage

• "Andrew Garson on How AI Is Disrupting PR" — New York Evening Mail, April 2026.
• "How Claude Code Is Giving Marketers the Analytics They Used to Beg Engineering For" — Jersey Ledger, March 2026.
• "Why Top PR Talent Is Leaving Agencies to Build Their Own Brands" — South Florida Standard, April 2026.

Recognition

• PRWeek "40 Under 40" (2018) — recognized for proven track record in growing business and launching successful practices in entertainment.

Personal Life

Garson is based in New York, where he operates Albany CT Creative and his consumer-products partnerships.