For some, being a publicist is about managing the message. For Kayla Tucker Adams, it’s about moving the culture forward.
As the Founder and Chief Strategist of KTA Media Group, Kayla has turned her Dallas-based agency into a national force in communications—built not just on press placements, but on purpose. What started as a PR firm has become a legacy of trust, transformation, and truth-telling.
From crisis communications and executive visibility to brand storytelling that actually means something, KTA Media Group has redefined what it looks like to lead with clarity, courage, and cultural intelligence. With a powerhouse team across Atlanta, Houston, Austin, Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, and D.C., Kayla’s reach is as bold as her vision.
Her client list? Think Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, faith leaders, beauty moguls, and entertainment icons. Her impact? Seen everywhere—from Good Morning America and The Today Show to Essence, Ebony, and The New York Times.
But for Kayla, PR isn’t about spin—it’s about stewardship. Stewardship of truth. Of culture. Of people.
“Public relations isn’t about spin,” she says. “It’s about serving the story and honoring its impact.”
That belief has guided every campaign, every client, and every conversation she’s touched. And while the accolades are many—NABJ’s Salute to Excellence Award, Woman of the Year, the Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award, and more—Kayla measures success differently.
“Awards are beautiful,” she reflects. “But impact—that’s the real reward.”
Beyond the boardroom, Kayla is a mentor, advocate, and inspiration for women in communications. She’s graced stages for the National Association of Black Journalists, Prairie View A&M University, and the March of Dimes, while serving on boards that uplift youth and community voices.
As we celebrate National Publicist Day, Kayla Tucker Adams stands as a beacon for what’s next in PR—where women lead with vision, vulnerability, and value. Through her work, she’s not just crafting headlines. She’s crafting history.