About

Stan Stein, is a veteran public relations executive and former journalist.  During the past four decades, he has twice helped build small offices of global agencies into Michigan’s largest public relations agencies. In 2003 he became the first employee of Weber Shandwick Detroit, and when he left 15 years later the office had grown to nearly 100 professionals, and the General Motors account had expanded globally to include offices throughout the United States, Asia, South America and the Middle East. When he left previous employer Manning Selvage & Lee in 2002, he had helped a four-person office become 90, with GM becoming MS&L’s largest client.

Throughout his 35 years serving GM from the agency side, he has helped his clients win a Silver Anvil and myriad other industry awards, and helped his global firm win Agency of the Year many times over. Stan has been involved with many aspects of PR, ranging from product launches to sports marketing to crisis communications to credit cards.

Prior to that, he represented a variety of clients such as the Stroh Brewery Company, Domino’s Pizza, the Michigan United Conservations Clubs and other Michigan-based companies and associations.

Stan entered the public relations profession after a journalism career that included writing for the Lansing State Journal and other Michigan dailies. He has also published a half-dozen books, including the best-seller Spartan Seasons: The Triumphs and Turmoil of Michigan State Sports. 

His education reflects his background: Stan earned a B.A. degree in Journalism and an M.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from Michigan State University. He is an Accredited Member of the Public Relations Society of America.