af&co. Celebrates 20 Years of Hospitality Marketing Leadership

af&co., a San Francisco-based hospitality marketing and public relations agency, marked its 20-year anniversary on December 3, 2025. Founded by Andrew Freeman in 2005, the agency originated from Freeman’s vision developed in his San Francisco living room and has since grown into a nationally recognized creative organization.

Recognition and Industry Standing

The agency has received multiple accolades throughout its tenure. af&co. was honored as PRSA’s Small Agency of the Year, named among PR Net’s Top 100 PR Agencies, and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. The firm has also been included for ten consecutive years among the San Francisco Business Times’ Top 50 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses.

Founder and Leadership

Andrew Freeman established af&co. with a specific mission focused on shaping how the world experiences hospitality. Freeman’s vision formed the foundation for the agency’s strategic direction and organizational culture from its inception in 2005.

Key Points

• Founded: 2005
• Anniversary date: December 3, 2025
• Years of operation: 20 years
• Location: San Francisco
• Founder: Andrew Freeman
• Awards and recognitions: PRSA’s Small Agency of the Year; PR Net’s Top 100 PR Agencies; Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies; San Francisco Business Times’ Top 50 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses (ten consecutive years)
• Industry focus: Hospitality marketing and public relations

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