About

Wildcat Communications is a boutique PR firm specializing in the automotive aftermarket. Leslie Allen, proprietor, formed Wildcat Communications in 2010. Prior she was the PR Manager for The Marx Group, now MBE. As an independent contractor, Leslie provides great value to advertising agencies seeking someone knowledgeable in the industry, adept at media relationships and PR tools to ensure clients receive positive, brand building news coverage.

With over 30 years experience in Public Relations, Leslie has built long-lasting media relationships and understands the need for “telling your story” in your way. She first began her career at Buntin Advertising in Nashville, TN. She later worked for top firms in Nashville and Memphis before starting her career in the aftermarket at Buntin Advertising, one of the few agencies at that time catering solely to the automotive performance aftermarket. When former VP, Zan Martin formed Martin & Company, Leslie came on board in 1999 where she handled the PR for major performance brands – Rancho, Kelderman, Durakon, MAHLE Motorsport, Amp Research, ACC, Cherry Bomb, Gearz, E3 spark plugs, and more.

In 2008, Leslie switched to the traditional aftermarket (AAPEX) companies where she worked with Tom Marx and a talented team to provide PR for many household name companies, prior to starting Wildcat Communications in 2010.