Rosalie Morton, senior vice president, Channels and Integrated Marketing, and member of Padilla's executive leadership team, has been named to Ragan's Top Women in Marketing, Class of 2026, earning recognition in the Tech/Digital Marketers category. The awards recognize exceptional women whose leadership, innovation, and measurable impact are shaping the future of marketing.
Rosalie Morton named to Ragan's Top Women in Marketing, Class of 2026.
Recognized in Tech/Digital Marketers category.
Leads Padilla's social media, paid media, media relations, and digital strategists.
Clients include McDonald's, Winnebago Industries, and Florida Department of Citrus.
Developed Padilla GEO 3D proprietary service for AI search visibility.
Has risen from intern to executive leader over 16 years at Padilla.
Morton was recognized for her leadership in developing integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business results and help clients navigate an evolving media and digital landscape. She leads Padilla's team of social media, paid media, media relations, and digital strategists, delivering award-winning, integrated campaigns for brands including McDonald's, Winnebago Industries, Florida Department of Citrus, and the Norwegian Seafood Council. Among her recent innovations is Padilla GEO 3D, a proprietary service that improves brand visibility and performance in generative AI search environments.
"I'm honored to be included in this year's Top Women in Marketing class, and grateful to the colleagues, clients and mentors who have shaped my career," Morton said. "Padilla has always given me the freedom to explore new ideas and innovate when I see an opportunity. After 16 years with the firm, that ability to keep challenging myself, bring fresh thinking and try new things is what continues to make the work energizing and rewarding."
"Rosalie is the quintessential next-generation leader, and she's proven it – rising from intern to executive leader at the firm," said Matt Kucharski, president at Padilla. "She brings together strategy, creativity and emerging technologies to help our clients solve complex business challenges. This recognition from Ragan reflects Rosalie's deep industry expertise, innovative thinking and entrepreneurial approach, all of which have strengthened both our clients' businesses and our agency."
About Padilla
Padilla is a full-service agency that transforms brands and organizations through strategically creative communications. Our work across a range of industry sectors is consistently recognized by the PRWeek Awards, PRovoke IN2 SABRE Awards, and PRSA Anvil Awards, among others. Padilla operates in seven cities in the U.S. through its family of brands, which includes SHIFT (performance communications), FoodMinds (food and nutrition affairs), and Joe Smith (brand strategy). As an AVENIR GLOBAL company and a founding member of the Worldcom Public Relations Group, the agency provides services to clients through 115 offices worldwide.
