BROOKLYN, NY: Former PR Newswire manager Jonathan Evans has launched his own PR agency, called Evans Brooklyn, specializing in media relations, content creation, and marketing.  

The firm, based in Brooklyn, NY, will target companies in the borough, Evans said. It will also work with national companies to help them reach New York and metro-area audiences, including travel-sector firms and nonprofits, he added.

“There are a lot of start-ups [in Brooklyn] and tons of journalists, but many of the big agencies ...