Matt Caiola

Chief executive officer at 5WPR

Expertise: Public relations, business development, communications

Education: Iona University

Matt Caiola is chief executive officer of 5WPR, a top-10 independent U.S. PR and digital marketing firm, where he leads the corporate, technology and digital practices.  The Agency has 5W's Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) offering, which helps brands earn citations inside ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. His team has launched and scaled tech companies including Webull, Samsung SmartThings, VIZIO, Medallia, Jamf and Zeta Global. He holds a degree from Iona University.

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Updated on August 06, 2025

AI Isn’t Just a Shiny Object

The incredible hype surrounding AI’s promise means too many organizations rush into an implementation unprepared. Here’s what you need to know before investing.

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Updated on February 25, 2025

AI-Powered Search Is Changing the Internet. How Should You Respond?

The emergence of AI-powered search results has caused heavy traffic loss for smaller websites. Our expert explains how to navigate this new system.

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Updated on January 08, 2025

A Tech Blueprint for PR and Marketing Professionals in 2025

Here are five ways you should be using AI, adtech and martech in your latest marketing strategy.

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