Joel Leyden

Joel Leyden is known for his expertise in digital public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, branding and search engine optimization. On various occasions, Joel Leyden has been invited to lecture on integrated marketing communications, digital media, branding, and cross-cultural communications.

Joel Leyden was one of the original digital media pioneers who successfully integrated print and broadcast media skills into online and search engine marketing. His clients include non-profit organizations, governments, and public and private enterprises. Even the U.S. State Department has called on Joel Leyden to present best practices for social media usage.

After years of public relations and public affairs work in and around New York City, Joel Leyden relocated to Israel. In 1994, Tamir Cohen Advertising in Tel Aviv asked Leyden to help with the development of Israel’s first commercial website. The following year he created the first website for an Israeli prime minister.

Joel Leyden is considered one of the world's pioneers in the development of social media.

Currently based in Ra’anana, Israel, Joel Leyden spends time with his three children and serves as director of Father’s 4 Justice, Israel.