About Us
Our team consists of experienced publicists, social media and influencer specialists who deeply immerse themselves in the industries we serve. This focused expertise enables us to act not only as strategic partners to our clients, but also as trusted resources for regional and national media. Rather than simply pushing information to journalists, MBO Media prioritizes a collaborative, two-way dialogue, cultivating long-term relationships that deliver sustained value for our partners.
OWNER + CEO
Mary Beth Olson
Mary Beth Olson is the founder of MBO Media, a veteran publicist with 20+ years of experience building brands that command attention, shape culture, and drive measurable results.
Before launching MBO Media in 2019, she spent nearly a decade in New York leading communications strategy for Fortune 500 giants including Avon, Victoria's Secret PINK, and Coty, Inc. That foundation shapes how she works today — pairing major-agency sophistication with boutique-firm focus and agility.
Her roster spans Founding Farmers and co-founder Dan Simons, Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes and her nationally expanding Dominique Dawes Academies, and NBA Assistant Coach Joseph Blair. Her work has landed clients in Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and on Good Morning America, CNN, The Daily Show, Fox 5, ABC7, WUSA9, and WTOP — plus two Netflix series and high-profile digital campaigns.
A 10th-generation Washingtonian with national reach, Mary Beth practices a simple philosophy: strategic storytelling that earns credibility, builds influence, and delivers lasting momentum.
