About ClearStory International
ClearStory International is a PR agency specialising in tech PR headquartered in Ireland. We deliver international PR services to ambitious technology companies, building global recognition through our extensive network of media contacts. Our expertise aligns with the unique challenges faced by early-stage and scaling tech companies. Whether you’re seed-stage or post-Series A, we’re here to support your growth, manage your reputation, and boost your credibility.
Our multilingual capabilities (French, German, Spanish, English, and Italian) and global event partners span North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. This translates into an unmatched network of journalist contacts across trade, national, and international outlets in over 80 countries.
You can find out more about the ClearStory team and our story below.
OUR TEAM
Meet our team! Click on each team member to learn more.
REBECCA LEE
Senior Director
ANNA SAVAGE
Client Director
JAMES MCCANN
CEO
JULIA TERENO
Senior Account Manager
REBECCA LEE
Senior Director
Rebecca is Senior Director at ClearStory International and a journalist and broadcaster of over 22 years (you can see some of her work HERE). Rebecca has written for and continues to contribute to The Business Post, The Irish Times, The Irish Daily Mail, The Sunday World and European tech publication 4i Magazine. She has also worked as a radio presenter with leading Dublin stations Q102 and FM104. Alongside balancing her work in PR and journalism, Rebecca also moderates at events, WebSummit 2022 being the most recent.
An established Irish media and communications specialist and marketing graduate of UCD Smurfit Business School, Rebecca manages editorial both general and strategic at ClearStory International and boasts extensive working media knowledge. Rebecca is no stranger to being in the spotlight and also contributes to various radio and television programs.
ANNA SAVAGE
Client Director
Anna Savage is a Client Director at ClearStory International. Anna was previously an Account Manager and is an accomplished communication and marketing creative professional, with entertainment, consumer, and tech public relations experience. Hailing from Toronto, Anna previously worked in the entertainment PR space, on original and acquired programming such as The Handmaid’s Tale, The Days Of Our Lives and The Amazing Race Canada across the Canadian territory. Anna made the move to Dublin in 2018 to develop a career in tech PR. She took a role as Head of Communications and Marketing with a Series A stage company before joining the ClearStory team. She’s since found a new passion for engaging with startups and helping them engage with media and key publics.
JAMES MCCANN
CEO
James McCann is CEO of ClearStory International. Before establishing ClearStory in 2017, James worked in a number of fields including the Military, Politics, Finance, Education and Media, all of which have furnished him with a broad worldview and a wealth of experience to draw from. James’ experiences as a PR Manager with Web Summit, responsible for attracting top-tier media to the company’s events across Dublin, Lisbon, Bangalore and Hong Kong, helped shape his ideas of how he wanted to form ClearStory. James envisioned ClearStory as a bespoke, specialist PR solutions provider and consultancy focusing on the Tech Startup industry helping companies to scale and grow during their formative years. Additionally, James is also the co-founder and CEO of Everhaze, an online PR platform and database. In the same vein as ClearStory, Everhaze provides a holistic solution to PR problems.
JULIA TERENO
Account Manager
Julia Tereno is an Account Manager at ClearStory International. Julia has made Ireland her home since moving over from Brazil in 2018. After studying at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo where she attained a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Multimedia, she worked at BRSA – branding and sales as a Senior Account Executive for five years. After moving to Ireland, Julia achieved a Master’s in journalism at the University of Galway in 2019 and went on to work as a Journalist and Researcher at RTE Radio 1 and Newstalk. Since joining Clearstory in 2021 as a senior account executive, Julia has risen through the ranks becoming a consultant and ultimately an account manager in 2022.
DOUG WHELAN
Account Manager
Doug Whelan is an Account Manager at ClearStory International. A highly experienced journalist and media professional with a broad history in publishing and broadcasting. Doug’s career prior to ClearStory included work as a journalist, editor and researcher in organisations such as RTÉ, VIP Publishing and Mediateam along with work for numerous nationwide publications as a freelancer. Doug’s diverse set of skills and experience in Journalism, Media Relations, Radio, Television, and Event Management make him a major asset at ClearStory. Doug has a BA in Film Studies from Dublin Business School as well as a degree in Media and Journalism.
CRÓNA ESLER
Account Manager
Cróna Esler is an Account Manager with ClearStory International. An experienced public relations and communications professional, she has a demonstrated history of working in the PR, media, communications, marketing, event management and hospitality industries.
Prior to joining ClearStory, Cróna spent 11 years with the Western People newspaper, where she was Deputy Editor. She is also a published Author (Unless By Invitation – Crimes That Shocked Ireland, Oct 2014). In addition, Cróna has worked in public relations for more than 12 years, managing local, national and international campaigns.
Cróna graduated with a BA (Hons) from the National University of Ireland Maynooth and with an MA (Hons) in Journalism from Dublin Institute of Technology.
OUR STORY
Founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 2017 by James McCann, ClearStory International was born from the need to help early-stage and scaling tech companies achieve worldwide recognition. We now partner with over 50 clients in 15 countries, specialising in the unique requirements of the tech sector.
Our team boasts seasoned journalists, advisors, and researchers across our global offices. This gives your company the specialised expertise needed for standout results. James McCann’s experience as PR Manager for a leading technology conference company laid the foundation for the agency. He recognised that while startups brim with innovation, they often faced barriers to securing global media attention. ClearStory International exists to bridge that gap.