MikeWorldWide

[11] MikeWorldWide grew to the 4th largest independent public relations firm in the U.S. and Kempner sold the company to the Interpublic Group of Agencies in 2000.

[16][17][18] Governor Chris Christie later dismissed criticism of the campaign, citing that it contributed to record tourism dollars in 2013.

[19] In 2012, MikeWorldWide received media attention for a campaign on behalf of Brigadier General Jeffrey Sinclair, a former deputy commander of the 82nd Airborne Division charged with forcible sodomy and sexual misconduct.

[20][21][22][23] The company acquired Los Angeles-based Macias Media Group, an LGBT marketing firm, in March 2014.

Former and current Tesla employees told CNBC that they believe the company continues to monitor its workers on social media.