Carly Eilian

Carly joined TSMGI in 2024 to establish and lead the agency’s Public Relations division, bringing a strategic and storytelling-driven approach to both internal and external communications. With a career spanning arts, entertainment, sports and lifestyle sectors, Carly helps shape and amplify the agency’s multifaceted work in compelling and meaningful ways.

Carly is passionate about highlighting the breadth and depth of TSMGI’s capabilities, especially those that extend beyond the traditional definition of sports marketing. She thrives on collaboration and feels inspired by the smart, talented and supportive colleagues she works alongside every day.

A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Journalism, Carly brings a diverse and accomplished PR background to TSMGI. Before joining the agency, she spent over five years running her own public relations firm, where she led campaigns for clients across industries—local, national and international in scope.

Her past work includes roles at Goodman Theatre, Carol Fox & Associates and Isabelli Media Relations, where she developed and executed media strategies for major institutions and brands such as EXPO CHICAGO, The Chicago International Film Festival, HBO, The Second City, Professional Bull Riding, The Auditorium Theatre, The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, The School of the Art Institute and The Illinois Restaurant Association, among others.

A dedicated supporter of the arts, Carly previously served as Co-Chair of the Gene Siskel Film Center Associate Producers Board. Outside of work, she loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying great food, live music and theater and staying active with her husband and two children.