Wireside Communications is celebrating a year of industry recognition, highlighted by co-CEOs RJ Bardsley and Joya Subudhi being named to PRovoke Media’s 2026 Innovator 25 Americas list. The annual recognition honors communications leaders who are redefining the profession through innovation, leadership and measurable client impact.
At the heart of the firm’s strategic approach to communications is The Community Effect, a commitment to building connected communities, based on the recognition that the most powerful stories go beyond facts and figures—they carry a human and cultural resonance. These are the stories that stick, that spark conversation and that drive deeper engagement and lie at the center of the firm’s efforts to connect reporters, analysts, influencers, creators, its own teams and its clients.
The Community Effect has come to life over the past year through events like NTT Research’s annual Upgrade conference, the NTT Experience at the Osaka World Expo, the annual NTT R&D Forum and more. It has led to innovative technology campaigns, including a Cho Kubuki performance to showcase photonics-based communication technology and curating cultural experiences and executive dinners—all making technology more human.
The Innovator 25 recognition reflects Wireside’s continued commitment to helping technology companies tell meaningful stories, build market visibility and achieve business results through strategic communications. In addition to the Innovator 25 recognition, this year Wireside earned honors across several of the communications industry’s most respected award programs for the company’s work with NTT Inc., NTT Research, Sygnia, Infineon, Ethernovia and Tonic Security.
“It’s rewarding to see our team’s work and our clients’ success recognized by respected organizations across the communications industry,” said Subudhi, founder and co-CEO of Wireside Communications. “These honors reflect the creativity, collaboration and dedication of our team, as well as the trust our clients place in us every day.”
2026 Industry Recognition
- RJ Bardsley and Joya Subudhi were named PRovoke Media’s 2026 Innovator 25 Americas, recognizing communications leaders driving innovation and advancing the profession.
Richmond Technology Council EmpowHER Award
- Finalist: Joya Subudhi was recognized for her leadership and mentorship efforts to advance the growth of women in the technology industry.
- Silver: PR Business-to-Business Industry Campaign – Sygnia
- Silver: Media/Influencer Event – NTT Research Upgrade 2025
- Merit: High-Tech Industry Campaign – Ethernovia
- Merit: Media/Influencer Event – Infineon CES 2026
- Merit: One-Time Special Event – NTT Osaka World Expo 2025
- Gold: Best B2B Campaign – Sygnia
- Bronze: Best B2B Campaign – NTT Research Upgrade 2025
- Bronze: Best Technology/Software Campaign – Tonic Security
- Finalist: Technology – NTT Research Upgrade 2025
Wireside’s award-winning work spans integrated campaigns, media events, thought leadership and technology communications, reflecting the company’s services across cybersecurity, semiconductors, AI, enterprise technology and research organizations.
“The communications landscape continues to evolve at an incredible pace, creating new opportunities for companies to tell their stories and connect with the audiences that matter most,” said Bardsley, co-CEO of Wireside Communications. “We’re excited to continue helping our clients navigate that change with smart strategy, creative thinking and measurable results.”
Since its founding, Wireside Communications has earned recognition from organizations, including PRovoke Media, Bulldog Reporter, PRSA, PRNEWS and The Communicator Awards for campaigns that help clients launch products, elevate executive visibility and build industry leadership.
About Wireside Communications
Wireside Communications is an award-winning, independent public relations agency focused on the B2B and consumer tech sectors. Working with industry-leading international and domestic brands, Wireside provides a portfolio of communications programs designed to effectively meet business goals including: positioning and narrative development; communications strategy and planning; precision campaign implementation, including earned media; internal communications; event services; paid media buying services; and training and coaching. The agency’s events services encompass content development, sponsorship, marketing communications and public relations. Incorporated in 2004, Wireside is a hybrid-first organization with headquarters in Richmond, Va., offices in Boston, and team members located throughout the US and Europe. For more information, please visit www.wireside.com.
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