5W Public Relations, one of the 15 largest independently-owned PR agencies in the U.S., is proud to announce that Founder and CEO, Ronn Torossian, has been named to Metropolitan Magazine's 'Best of 2019' list in both the 'Best Publicist' and 'Most Disruptive' categories.

The list includes some of the biggest names in entertainment, business, politics and pop culture including A-Rod, J-Lo, Bill Gates, Tiger Woods, Joaquin Phoenix, Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Katie Holmes, Jamie Foxx, Bill de Blasio, Mike Bloomberg and more. Ronn Torossian shares the honor of being named 'Most Disruptive' with President Donald Trump, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and actress and activist, Rose McGowan.

"What a great honor to be named in not one, but two categories," said Torossian. "My entire career has been about pushing the envelope and being at the forefront of the PR industry. Thank you to Metropolitan Magazine for recognizing my work and including me in such a prestigious list. It is a fantastic way to close out an award-winning year and I look forward to an even bigger and better 2020."

Torossian is widely credited with being one of the top crisis communications experts in North America and has been running Manhattan-based PR firm, 5W Public Relations since 2003.

Earlier in 2019, Torossian was also named to Metropolitan Magazine's Most Influential New Yorker List, and was awarded a Bronze Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year. He also spoke to two classes at Harvard Business School offering thought leadership and unparalleled experience on notable topics within the industry, including influencer marketing, the ever-evolving social media landscape, and strategies within crisis communications.

The full list of Metropolitan Magazine's 'Best of 2019' list can be seen in the December 2019 issue.

About Ronn Torossian

Ronn Torossian is the founder and CEO of 5W Public Relations, one of the 15 largest independently-owned PR firms in the United States. With over 20 years of experience crafting and executing powerful narratives, Torossian is one of America's most prolific and well-respected Public Relations professionals.