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Anne Marie Mitchell – Senior Vice PresidentAnne Marie has been with Reputation Partners since 2023. She has 25+ years of experience as a communications consultant, strategist, educator, and trainer. Throughout her career, Anne Marie has specialized in employee and leader communications as a consultant working with leaders at Fortune 100 companies as well as in-house with companies including Sara Lee, Case Corporation, ComEd, Rand McNally and others. She is a specialist in helping C-Suite leaders deliver impactful messages that retain and motivate employees during times of crisis and culture transition. Fluent in Spanish and having lived and worked in Europe, Mexico and South America, Anne Marie is particularly adept at supporting organizations with complex, global workforces.  She is co-president of The Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC) and serves on the board of Steep Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater district.   Tweed Thornton is a dedicated leader driven by a passion for social impact and organizational excellence. As the founder and CEO of Four Star Initiatives (FSI), Thornton has led his company since 2017 to make significant contributions to nonprofit organizations such as the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the Alliance for Regional Development, Collaboraction Theatre Company, the Publicity Club of Chicago, and WTTW. FSI's work includes community and media outreach, event planning, meeting facilitation, operational growth, and strategic development.Before establishing FSI, Thornton served as Executive Director at the City Club of Chicago for eight years, during which time he oversaw a tripling of membership and events. His tenure was marked by notable achievements, including attracting prominent national speakers, highlighted by a joint forum featuring U.S. Senators Richard Durbin and John McCain.Today, Thornton is a sought-after speaker and organizer for panels, podcasts, and other thought leadership discussions. Thornton specializes in bringing people together to create future action. Committed to giving back, he serves various nonprofits as a volunteer, including as President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits.Publicity Club of ChicagoGolden Trumpet Awards Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Justin Breen shares an extraordinary narrative of transformation, resilience, and the profound art of connecting visionaries to serve humanity. From his experience working with top entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders to his innovative Brepic Network, Breen challenges conventional thinking and provides a refreshing perspective on personal and professional growth. His philosophy centers on four key principles that distinguish visionaries: navigating bankruptcy, overcoming depression, managing high-level anxiety, and transforming childhood trauma into strength. 00:18- About Justin Breen Justin Breen, the founder/CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC. He won a Silver Trumpet award from the Publicity Club of Chicago at the 61st annual Golden Trumpet Awards competition on Sept. 10.  BrEpic has won a Golden or Silver Trumpet in all three years it has been in business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Success is often limited by the rules we feel obligated to follow, many of which we impose on ourselves. These self-created rules can create barriers that prevent us from fully realizing our potential! Join Deborah as she speaks with Anna Marie Imbordino about the transformative idea of living a life of our own choosing. Embracing this freedom can lead to greater satisfaction and success as we learn to navigate our unique journeys without the weight of imposed rules! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Questioning limiting beliefs and embracing a 'Why Not' mindset.Embracing multi-passionate pursuits and finding a balance between personal and professional endeavors.Communicate openly with your partner or loved ones to ensure alignment and support in achieving a healthy work-life balance.Anna Marie's advice for exploring new career paths.And much more! About Anna:Anna Marie Imbordino, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Buzz Media Group.As a gifted cognitive communication strategist and storyteller, CEO Anna Marie Imbordino works closely with artists, visionary thought leaders, and impact-driven brands to help refine their message. With too many clients and projects to count, she is experienced in the most cutting-edge communication efforts, including media relations, internal relations and employee engagement, investor communications, digital communication strategy, journalism and editorial planning, experiential and event marketing, public speaking and thought management, awards alignment, guerrilla and grassroots strategy, influencer marketing and affiliate alignment, integrative campaign planning and strategic co-branding.Anna Marie sat as Co-president and Golden Trumpet Awards event chair for Publicity Club of Chicago and has been nominated for numerous awards and accolades. She was the recipient of a Silver Trumpet in Integrative Marketing Communications with the Golden Trumpet Awards, the Small Business Category Women in Digital Award with Digital Megaphone, and the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards (Under 40) Category with the Daily Herald Business Ledger. Her editorial projects and media relations alignments have been published in major media outlets, including Modern Luxury, Nasdaq, MarketBeat, Benzinga, ABC, CBS, Inc., A Luxury Travel Blog, and more. Connect with Anna Marie Imbordino!Website: https://renaissanceartistcollective.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamarieimbordino/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawiththebee/ Book Recommendation:The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Tracy van Straaten!TRACY VAN STRAATEN, Founder and PresidentFounded in 2019, TvS Media Group LLC  is an award-winning boutique public relations and consulting firm specializing in book publishing, entertainment, and brand management, with particular expertise in children's and young adult media. Founder and President Tracy van Straaten has more than 30 years of publicity, communications, and marketing experience, and she has created hundreds of campaigns for bestselling, award-winning, and debut authors, as well as beloved characters, celebrities, and brands.Over the course of her career, she has directed media campaigns and strategy for more than 200 New York Times bestsellers, including Suzanne Collins's bestselling The Hunger Games series; He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo; Olivia by Ian Falconer; and the re-launch of the Eloise series by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight, for which van Straaten received a Literary Marketplace (LMP) Award for publicity campaign. Her longstanding media and industry relationships and vast network of national contacts across all media platforms have resulted in an impressive track record of high-profile placements. In 2023, TvS Media Group was awarded a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Chicago Skyline Award of Excellence and a Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Award for the media campaign for the 30th Anniversary of Goosebumps by R.L. Stine.Tracy van Straaten has held publicity and marketing positions at Little, Brown and Company, HarperCollins, William Morrow, Simon & Schuster, and, from 2006-2019, Vice President of Communications, Publicity, and Educational Marketing for the Scholastic Trade publishing division. She served on the board of the Children's Book Council, holds a B.A. in English and Art History from Hamilton College, and earned a master's degree in Children's Literature from Simmons University in Boston. In 2017, she received the Simmons University Alumni Achievement Award for Excellence in Children's Literature. She currently serves on the board of The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.Check out their services here: https://www.tvsmediagroup.com/servicesSupport the Show.

"I'm thankful that I got just enough time with my dad to understand what the cream rises to the top actually means." - Justin BreenJustin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a public relations company that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world. Although BrEpic Communications is a public relations firm - Justin still considers himself a journalist- which is how he started out in his career.Breen is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves, and he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses.In May 2020, Justin published his first book, Epic Business. The book details 30 lessons that he's learned working with some of the top entrepreneurs in the world and outlines how he has applied their wisdom to his company.Justin attended the University of Illinois, where he received his Bachelor of Science in News and Editorial Journalism. In 2020 his company was a winner of the Silver Trumpet award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.Justin resides in the Greater Chicago area with his wife, Sarah, and two children, Jake and Chase.‍Please enjoy!‍SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEJustin Breen on Episode 87 of The Sell My Business PodcastJustin Breen on Episode 77 of The Sell My Business PodcastJustin Breen on AmazonJustin Breen on LinkedInJustin's book Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want!BrEpic Communications LLC websiteContact Deep Wealth: Tweet @JeffreyFeldberg LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Email podcast@deepwealth.com Help us pay it forward by leaving a review.Here's to you and your success!

  This week I'm talking with Pam Lewis of PLA Media in Nashville. PLA is a Public Relations company that gets their clients in front of audiences and consumers through public appearances on tv and in print.  Pam has an amazing history of being one of the people who launched MTV in the early 80s and also helped launch the careers of Garth Brooks and Tricia Yearwood. We are discussing the abilities you need to have to work for a PR firm as well as what it takes to start your own PR company.  Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.  In this episode we discuss: *A publicist (Public Relations) is the glue that holds it all together. *Helping launch MTV. *A publicist's job is to listen to the artist, hear your dreams and take them to the next level and make you a household name. *Publicists do press releases, promote concerts, booking events, finding endorsements, etc. *Publicists have to go through more levels of bureaucracy with major label artists. *Helping launch Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood's careers. *Starting an independent PR company called PLA Media.
*A good publicist helps connect the dots. *Looking for unique opportunities for clients, not the obvious ones. *Be Tenacious. *First thing to ask a publication is if they're on deadline. If they are don't bother them. *Find common ground with whoever is on the phone with you. *Our job is to create a buzz. *Rates to hire PLA Media start at $2000-2500 a month and go up from there. *It's best to do at least 3 months with PR to do as much as possible. *What it takes to start your own PR company. *Can you provide a valuable service to clients? *You have to have boundaries. *Learn how to work a room. *Be a good listener. *Learn how to talk on the phone. *www.plamedia.com   BIO: Pamela Lewis, a native of upstate New York, is an entrepreneur, preservationist, philanthropist and author. A graduate of Wells College with a B.A. in Economics/Marketing and a minor in French and Communications. Lewis spent a year in Paris studying at COUP (Center of Overseas Undergraduate Program) affiliated with The Sorbonne University. In New York City, she did additional graduate course work at Fordham University, The New York School for Social Research, The Publicity Club of New York and Scarritt Bennett. Lewis is also a graduate of University of Tennessee's Institute of Public Service Local Government Leadership Program (third level), of the Belmont University College of Business Administration's Scarlett Leadership Institute Mini Executive MBA program, of Leadership Music, of the Citizen's Police Academy and of the Leadership Middle Tennessee 2020 program. From 1980 to 1984, Lewis was part of the original publicity/marketing team of WASEC (Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment Company), a joint venture of Warner Communications and American Express, that launched MTV to the world. She also worked with MTV's sister cable channels Nickelodeon, The Movie Channel, and the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E). Lewis was relocated to Nashville from New York City to accept the position of National Media Director at RCA Records helping to shape the careers of top country stars such as Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, The Judds, and Alabama. In 1985, Lewis opened her own PR firm, Pam Lewis and Associates (which later became PLA Media). In 1987, she formed award-winning Doyle/Lewis Management with partner Bob Doyle. The first client Lewis agreed to represent was an unknown Oklahoma crooner named Garth Brooks, who she worked with until 1994. Lewis also managed Trisha Yearwood‘s early career, landing her a record deal at MCA Records. Under Lewis' guidance, Yearwood released her debut self-titled album in 1991, becoming the first female country musician to sell one million records off her first single “She's In Love With The Boy.” The album went on to be certified double platinum, and Yearwood went on to win the Academy of Country Music award for Top Female Vocalist later that year. The two enjoyed a successful partnership which broke new ground in music winning all of the following: Performance Magazine's “Country Music Managers of the Year” two consecutive years '92 and '93, Pollstar Award “Personal Manager of the Year '92, Country Music Association's “Artist Manager of the Year”, SRO Award '01 (The first female executive to win this award), Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40 listing in '95 & '96, Who's Who in Executives, International Society of Poets Distinguished Member, Franklin Police Department Order of Excellence '15 & Tennessee Association of Museums Award in recognition of superlative achievement for publications PR kit. Eventually, Doyle and Lewis parted ways, and Pam turned her focus solely to PLA Media. In 2003, Lewis made her first foray into the world of politics running for office of alderman-at-large in Franklin, Tennessee. She won a four-year term, and was the only female on the board for two years. She also served as Vice Mayor for one year, and was elected to the Franklin Planning Commission and Historic Zoning Commission. In 2016, she was voted as a one of the top Female Entrepreneur by Your Williamson Magazine, and was invited to be part of the 2017-2018 class of Leadership Franklin. Lewis has served on or chaired multiple committees, including: The Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte's You Have The Power, BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center, Sister Cities of Franklin, Battlefield Commission, mayor-appointed Franklin Housing Commission, Nashville Historic Commission, Historic Cemetery Commission, ARC Board and the Tennessee Preservation Trust. Her other community outreach efforts include historic preservation and green space causes, women and children's advocacy, educational scholarships, fair housing and environmental and animal rights protection. Since its inception, the Pam Lewis Foundation has given away a million dollars to numerous charities. She has been recognized for her business success/entrepreneurship, community outreach and preservation efforts by the Metro Nashville Historic Commission, Franklin Tennessee Heritage Foundation, African American Heritage Foundation, Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee Preservation Trust. In 2017, she produced a documentary of African American remembrances and contributions and was honored to give the commencement address at her alma mater Wells College, Aurora, New York in May 2017. She is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee.

Episode 6 is Harlan's conversation with Stu Zakim, President, of Bridge Strategic Communications about Life, Losses, Wins and What Really Counts. If you watch cable news you have seen Stu as a contributor to CNN and MSNBC on media issues. He is a Strategic Communications professional with senior-level experience in the entertainment, media, and cannabis sectors. Stu has worked for some of the best-known brands in the entertainment media industry. Zakim has been a communications advisor to media leaders like Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone), Bonnie Fuller (Us), Christie Hefner (Playboy), David Pecker (American Media). He has also worked at senior positions at Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Showtime Networks. Zakim has been in the Cannabis space for many years as both a PR professional and advocate representing clients like The Happy Munkey, CryoCure, and The Marijuana Business Association. He is recognized by his peers as one of the Top 100 people in the cable industry and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Publicity Club of New York. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harlan-marks/message

"Prioritize family time over work time." - Justin Breen‍Welcome to this special Holiday Edition of The Sell My Business Podcast.‍Since our start, we created a tradition at Deep Wealth. Each year we share meaningful insights to take you through the Holiday Season and New Year.This year is no exception as we welcome thought leader and best-selling author, Justin Breen.Why Justin as our guest for The Sell My Business Podcast Holiday Special?Justin's clients are the top 0.01% of successful entrepreneurs. Success leaves clues but only if you know where to look and what to ask. As a former reporter and with the ability to simplify, Justin was up to the task. The result is Justin's book: Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want!The Holiday Season is our favorite time of year. Time slows down and we have an opportunity to think, reflect, and plan.Here to you making the most of your time to prepare for success. May this Holiday Season and New Year be your best one ever. May you welcome blessings, health, and prosperity into your life.Happy Holidays and New Year!Let's learn more about Justin.‍Justin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a public relations company that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world. Although BrEpic Communications is a public relations firm - Justin still considers himself a journalist- which is how he started out in his career.Breen is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves, and he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses.In May 2020, Justin published his first book, Epic Business. The book details 30 lessons that he's learned working with some of the top entrepreneurs in the world and outlines how he has applied their wisdom to his company.Justin attended the University of Illinois, where he received his Bachelor of Science in News and Editorial Journalism. In 2020 his company was a winner of the Silver Trumpet award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.Justin resides in the Greater Chicago area with his wife, Sarah, and two children, Jake and Chase.‍Please enjoy!‍SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEJustin Breen on Episode 77 of The Sell My Business PodcastJustin Breen on LinkedInJustin's book Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want!BrEpic Communications LLC websiteThe Deep Wealth ExperienceBook Your FREE Deep Wealth Exit Call‍This podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. Your liquidity event is the most important financial transaction of your life. You have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. But unfortunately, up to 90% of liquidity events fail. Think about all that time, money and effort wasted. Of the "successful" liquidity events, most business owners leave 50% to over 100% of their deal value in the buyer's pocket and don't even know it.Our founders said "no" to a 7-figure offer and "yes" to a 9-figure offer less than two years later. Don't become a statistic and make the fatal mistake of believing that the skills that built your business

"I'm so direct because that weeds out nonsense and attracts greatness." - Justin BreenJustin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a public relations company that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world. Although BrEpic Communications is a public relations firm- Justin still considers himself a journalist- which is how he started out in his career.Breen is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves, and he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses.In May 2020, Justin published his first book, Epic Business. The book details 30 lessons that he's learned working with some of the top entrepreneurs in the world and outlines how he has applied their wisdom to his company.Justin attended the University of Illinois, where he received his Bachelor's of Science in News and Editorial Journalism. In 2020 his company was a winner of the Silver Trumpet award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.Justin resides in the Greater Chicago area with his wife, Sarah, and two children, Jake and Chase.The Deep Wealth Experience has you learn the 9-step roadmap in 90-days. At the end of the 90-days, you create a blueprint to help you optimize your business value. You also have the certainty of capturing the maximum value for your liquidity event.‍SHOW NOTESYou're either born to be the highest performing entrepreneur on the planet or notHow successful entrepreneurs overcome bankruptcy, depression, high-level anxiety, and traumatic experiencesJustin shares how he started BrEpic Communications LLC with no business backgroundHow Justin simplifies messages and turns them into patternsTo create a successful global company: see a problem, create a solution, problem solvedHow BrEpic solves a problem for both the media and business owners to create successWhy your mindset helps you create massive successThe power of a visionary, abundance, and investment mindsetHow to stop being the best-kept secret in your industryWhy gratitude is key to success in business and lifeThe importance of family to fuel business and life successHow it's impossible to be ungrateful when you're feeling gratefulWhy daily rituals determine your success or failureHow Justin wrote his best-selling book in 43 daysWhy you should adopt the approach of activate, maximize, and achieve to gets resultsJustin's mission is to be a connecting superhero for every visionary, abundance, investment mindset entrepreneur and share their stories to the world. What's your mission?How COVID-19 has forever changed business and society in positive waysThis podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. When it comes to your liquidity event, you have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. Enterprise value is created from preparation and not the event itself. Learn how the Deep Wealth Experience helps you maximize enterprise value. Master the same strategies our founders used to increase their company value 10X. Access the same 9-step road map of preparation that paves the way for success. Enjoy the certainty that you'll capture the maximum value on your liquidity event.  Click here to book your free exploratory call.Enjoy the interview!‍SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEJustin Breen on LinkedInJustin's book Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponen

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media.   About Our Guest Doug Simon is the CEO of award-winning firm D S Simon Media. His firm helps clients get their stories on television, through satellite media tours and by producing and distributing video content to the media. It also produces virtual press conferences and events for fundraising, panel discussions and awards programs. He has pioneered multiple new services during his career and earned more than 100 industry awards.  Since the start of the pandemic, his firm has produced and placed thousands of segments on TV stations. This includes featuring CEOs and other organization leaders in satellite media tours produced from the spokesperson's home and transmitted to media through the company's state-of-the-art control room. Doug also oversees the creation of proprietary research of local TV news trends and how they impact communicators.   In addition to heading D S Simon Media, Doug is the host of the award-winning “PR's Top Pro's Talk…” video and podcast series. He's dedicated to serving the industry with numerous leadership roles within PRSA-NY and served as President of the Publicity Club of New York for three years during a time of record growth for the organization.  A graduate of the University of Michigan, Doug began his broadcast career at NBC Sports, where he served as Talent Assistant to Bob Costas. His hobbies include performing stand-up comedy at New York's top clubs and optimistically rooting for the Jets and the Knicks.  

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media.   About Our Guest Doug Simon is the CEO of award-winning firm D S Simon Media. His firm helps clients get their stories on television, through satellite media tours and by producing and distributing video content to the media. It also produces virtual press conferences and events for fundraising, panel discussions and awards programs. He has pioneered multiple new services during his career and earned more than 100 industry awards.  Since the start of the pandemic, his firm has produced and placed thousands of segments on TV stations. This includes featuring CEOs and other organization leaders in satellite media tours produced from the spokesperson's home and transmitted to media through the company's state-of-the-art control room. Doug also oversees the creation of proprietary research of local TV news trends and how they impact communicators.   In addition to heading D S Simon Media, Doug is the host of the award-winning “PR's Top Pro's Talk…” video and podcast series. He's dedicated to serving the industry with numerous leadership roles within PRSA-NY and served as President of the Publicity Club of New York for three years during a time of record growth for the organization.  A graduate of the University of Michigan, Doug began his broadcast career at NBC Sports, where he served as Talent Assistant to Bob Costas. His hobbies include performing stand-up comedy at New York's top clubs and optimistically rooting for the Jets and the Knicks.  

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today's special guest is Art Stevens, Managing Partner of The Stevens Group.  With today's episode, our "host" is our guest.  Join Art as he's interviewed by Shelley Spector, Co-Founder of The Museum of Public Relations & President, Spector & Associates.   About Our Special Guest ART STEVENS is  Managing Partner of The Stevens Group, a consulting organization that specializes in facilitating mergers and acquisitions in the public relations and related marketing communications industries. The firm also provides consulting in PR agency management, profitability and strategic planning.              Mr. Stevens was the CEO of LobsenzStevens, one of the most prestigious independent public relations firms in the country for many years. Among the clients his firm served are American Express, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Pitney Bowes, The New York State Lottery, McKinsey & Company, Ernst & Young, Hertz and many others.  In 1999 LobsenzStevens was acquired by Publicis and Mr. Stevens stayed on to manage what became the New York office of Publicis Dialog. In 2003 he began a new career in the public relations agency industry.  Mr. Stevens has served as instructor of public relations and management case studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has lectured at the New School, New York University and many other colleges and associations.    Listed in Who's Who in America, Mr. Stevens has written numerous articles for financial, management, marketing and public relations publications. He is the author of the The Persuasion Explosion, a book published by Acropolis Books dealing with the role and influence of contemporary public relations practices.  He is also the author of When and How -- Selling Your Public Relations Firm.  A former president of the Publicity Club of New York and an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, Mr. Stevens was elected to PRSA's College of Fellows, an honor given to a select group of public relations practitioners for meritorious professional lifetime achievements. As chairman of the Public Relations Committee of PRSA, he initiated a program to establish a closer relationship between the profession and national media.   A former member of the executive committee of the Counselors Academy, Mr. Stevens founded the organization's ethics committee and helped institute a new code of ethics and a grievance process. He was honored by the New York Chapter of PRSA with three awards: the annual John Hill Award for lifetime achievement; the President's Award for service to the chapter; and the Phil Dorf Award for mentoring and educational achievements.. He was also inducted into the City College of New York Communications Alumni Hall of Fame, which also includes David Finn, The Kalb Brothers and The New York Times' A.M. Rosenthal.  Mr. Stevens has remained active in the Public Relations Society of America. He served as president of the New York Chapter  and on the national board as Secretary and board member. He is the recipient of the Patrick Jackson Award from PRSA for lifetime achievement to the organization and the profession.  He was nominated for an Emmy Award for a weekly humor commentary on WINK-TV, the CBS television affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida.  He has also written a humor column for the Sanibel Island Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Sanibel, Florida.  Mr. Stevens presently serves on such boards as Crossroads Theatre Company, a regional African American theatre company; the City College of New York Communications Alumni Grou...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Art Stevens, Managing Partner of The Stevens Group.  With today's episode, our "host" is our guest.  Join Art as he's interviewed by Shelley Spector, Co-Founder of The Museum of Public Relations & President, Spector & Associates.   About Our Special Guest ART STEVENS is  Managing Partner of The Stevens Group, a consulting organization that specializes in facilitating mergers and acquisitions in the public relations and related marketing communications industries. The firm also provides consulting in PR agency management, profitability and strategic planning.              Mr. Stevens was the CEO of LobsenzStevens, one of the most prestigious independent public relations firms in the country for many years. Among the clients his firm served are American Express, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Pitney Bowes, The New York State Lottery, McKinsey & Company, Ernst & Young, Hertz and many others.  In 1999 LobsenzStevens was acquired by Publicis and Mr. Stevens stayed on to manage what became the New York office of Publicis Dialog. In 2003 he began a new career in the public relations agency industry.  Mr. Stevens has served as instructor of public relations and management case studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has lectured at the New School, New York University and many other colleges and associations.    Listed in Who’s Who in America, Mr. Stevens has written numerous articles for financial, management, marketing and public relations publications. He is the author of the The Persuasion Explosion, a book published by Acropolis Books dealing with the role and influence of contemporary public relations practices.  He is also the author of When and How -- Selling Your Public Relations Firm.  A former president of the Publicity Club of New York and an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, Mr. Stevens was elected to PRSA’s College of Fellows, an honor given to a select group of public relations practitioners for meritorious professional lifetime achievements. As chairman of the Public Relations Committee of PRSA, he initiated a program to establish a closer relationship between the profession and national media.   A former member of the executive committee of the Counselors Academy, Mr. Stevens founded the organization’s ethics committee and helped institute a new code of ethics and a grievance process. He was honored by the New York Chapter of PRSA with three awards: the annual John Hill Award for lifetime achievement; the President's Award for service to the chapter; and the Phil Dorf Award for mentoring and educational achievements.. He was also inducted into the City College of New York Communications Alumni Hall of Fame, which also includes David Finn, The Kalb Brothers and The New York Times’ A.M. Rosenthal.  Mr. Stevens has remained active in the Public Relations Society of America. He served as president of the New York Chapter  and on the national board as Secretary and board member. He is the recipient of the Patrick Jackson Award from PRSA for lifetime achievement to the organization and the profession.  He was nominated for an Emmy Award for a weekly humor commentary on WINK-TV, the CBS television affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida.  He has also written a humor column for the Sanibel Island Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Sanibel, Florida.  Mr. Stevens presently serves on such boards as Crossroads Theatre Company, a regional African American theatre company; the City College of New York Communications Alumni Group, and the Laurie Strauss Leukemia Foundation. He created an annual student scholarship for a pu...

“DJ, Record Producer & Marketing Executive…..In that order”. This is how Lee Farmer describes himself. Lee came up in the 80's Chicago music scene under the mentorship of Chicago Icons like Mike “Hitman” Wilson, Steve “Silk” Hurley, Farley Jackmaster Funk and Julian “Jumpin” Perez. He was fortunate enough to carry crates and be the “fly on the wall” for many legendary DJ sets and recording sessions all before he graduated High School. After graduation, he Joined the Navy and Served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After serving his country Lee returned to Chicago and was instrumental in the formation of record labels that spawned several international dance hits. Over the years Lee has been DJ of the year for the Chicago R&B Soul awards, Co-founder of the Soul Selector DJ's, Technical producer for VH1's Master of the Mix television show, and music director for several national brand tours. Lee is the founder of two companies, one called Maximum Audio Visual, a production company and the other named The Chicago Group Collective, and experiential marketing company. 2017 saw Lee returning to the studio which has resulted in a new release called “Stand Up & Dance” that Lee produced along with Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter Maurice Brown. He has also collaborated with his brother professionally known as Freak Fineman on the 2018 release called “This Could Be The Night” Featuring GTO, released on S&S Records. During the 2020 Corona virus lockdown, Lee collaborated with the Mariano's grocery chain to create a virtual opportunity for artists, and “Virtual! Live at Mariano's” was born. Lee and his team at the TCG Collective also created the virtual series “Studio Show Live” for the Illinois Lottery and created the popular DJ series “Sundown Sounds” on Twitch which has featured may well know international DJs including Louie Vega. Lee is currently the producer for the Silver Room digital series which will air in October of 2020. Lee and his team were also the execution arm for the program that took home the coveted Platinum Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago at the 2020 Golder Trumpet awards. Social Media links : http://justonelink.net/leefarmer/

I'm excited to have Justin Breen on today's episode! He is going to TEACH YOU how to succeed as both a businessman and a family man, together. A natural storyteller and Golden Trumpet recipient from the Publicity Club of Chicago, Justin was once named one of the Top 25 Publishing Leaders Under 35. For the last 25 years he's been involved with every aspect of the journalism industry, and is now the CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications, touting clients and testimonials from folks like Chicago Academy For the Arts, producers for Oprah Winfrey, NBA agents, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalists and the former Marketing Director of Virgin Records. And it doesn't stop there. He is also the author of the #1 International Best-Seller “Epic Business.” In short, the man is busy. And you might think all of this hard work doesn't leave too much room for family, right? Wrong. Justin's personal philosophy is simple. Family first. And with a wife and 2 sons, he has become a master in his professional business of creating and connecting...while at the same time holding true to his personal responsibilities as a strong fatherly role-model. Tune in and listen to Justin's advice today. Whether you have a family now, or you will in the future...the path to entrepreneurial success can often leave those you love most regretfully behind. There are ways to be a success to both the world, AND to your family. Justin will show you how he does it today! Want more of Justin? You can find him here: http://www.brepicllc.com/ or find him on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/

With a string of notable accomplishments, Chuck Thomas is a recognized expert in business marketing and communications. He is a strategic thinker, team motivator and hands-on creative. Through ads, public relations, events, licensed properties, direct mail, technology, music and film, Thomas has generated more than 32 billion audience impressions, helped raise hundreds of millions in sales, funding and contributions, and driven millions of people engage clients at their websites.During studies at Eastman School of Music, Chuck Thomas learned to harness diversity and complexity as a jazz composer to create an emotional, moving experience. With that understanding and his strategic mind, Mr. Thomas reapplied that learning to help companies powerfully connect their vision with their market. The results have been imaginative and compelling brand initiatives for some of the nation’s fastest growing companies.You have probably seen his work as Thomas has accumulated over 32 billion career audience impressions building brands for the world’s best-known companies. Thomas is a noted expert and speaker in the field of creative branding. He successfully registered and trademarked The VALCORT Creative Branding Process®, a simple way to create successful new products, build loyal customers, and increase profitability. He has consulted with CEOs and marketing professionals from healthcare, financial services, technology, communications, manufacturing industries to create branding strategies and award winning, innovative executions.Thomas learned his craft as an independent creative and brand strategist for the Chicago advertising community working with top agency clients including McDonalds, United Air Lines, Frito-Lay, Toyota, 7-Up, AT&T, Kraft, Anheueser Busch, Hasbro, General Mills and others. He won numerous awards for his work and was nationally known for creating innovative digital sampling for commercial music soundtracks.Thomas is a strategic marketer, and helped shape and execute the 10 year repositioning and communications plan, rebranding the 100 year old, $20 million non-profit called Wiley House to national and international prominence as KidsPeace, The Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis, now topping $110 million. In the course of executing this plan, he developed more than 30 strategic initiatives to establish KidsPeace as the undisputed world leader in children’s counseling services. Thomas is the recipient of the national “KidsVoice Award” for his extensive public work giving voice to America’s children, and in 1999 was the recipient of three Telly Awards, three Houston International Film Festival Silver Stars, The 1999 WebAward, and New York Festivals Awards for outstanding achievement. He has also received a Chicago Advertising Association Addy, a Golden Trumpet from the Publicity Club of Chicago, multiple Gold awards from The Houston Film Festival, a RIAA Certified Gold Record, plus awards from The Globals, The U.S. International Film and Video Festival, The Mercury Awards, and The HMR Awards

About the Episode Recent updates to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have sent shockwaves through the industry. Brands are racing to figure out how to react to platforms that never seem to stay in one place. In this episode, Lee sits down with Kimberly Eberl to chat about how PR professionals are counseling their clients to handle the unpredictable nature of social media. About Kimberly Kimberly Eberl is CEO and Founder of Chicago-based PR firm, Motion. With nearly 20 years of marketing experience, Kimberly is a leader and adviser for her growing team and diverse clients. She founded Motion in 2006 to be a full-service creative communications agency, and the agency recently merged with AgencyMSI to have even more robust capabilities. Twelve years later, Kimberly’s entrepreneurial-minded team represents brands such as Serta, The Home Depot, Simon Property Group, Feld Entertainment, Kenmore, DieHard, Tractor Supply and Becker Professional Services. Prior to opening her firm, Kimberly worked at Ogilvy PR & Weber Shandwick on many consumer brands. Kimberly has a B.A. in public relations from Marquette University. Her track record also includes completing more than 100 races of various distances, seven of which were marathons. She’s a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the Publicity Club of Chicago and PR Council. She is also an advocate of the MS Society.   Key Takeaways Facebook is too critical for brands to abort. Few brands will be willing to leave it. Agencies and brands are craving data and analytics. It’s becoming harder and harder for big brands to reach their target audience. Brands are having to completely rethink their digital strategies. Our job is to make stories happen. You’re not going to own stories how you want to. Everyone is struggling with measurement. Nothing has made more of a difference than how we communicate as a culture than social media.   Challenge yourself and make bold moves.  Resources Leaders Eat Last By Simon Sinek

Dominic Calabrese explains why you should join a publicity club. He talks about the goals of a publicity club, what takes place during meetings, and the benefits of joining. Dominic is an award-winning public relations professional. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Public Relations at the Chicago Lighthouse. Under his leadership, The Lighthouse’s public relations department has won eight Golden Trumpet Awards and three Silver Trumpet Awards for outstanding achievement from the Publicity Club of Chicago. Among his major accomplishments is placing a front-page profile of The Lighthouse’s clock-making operation in the Wall Street Journal. In addition to overseeing public relations for The Lighthouse, Dominic is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago. He is also President of the Publicity Club of Chicago, the nation’s largest independent public relations organization. Show Notes: Publicity Club of Chicago - http://www.publicity.org/ Chicago Lighthouse - http://chicagolighthouse.org/ Email - dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org - Download our free marketing resources at https://wellattended.com/resources

Dominic Calabrese discusses how to develop relationships with the media. He talks in detail about how to contact the media, how to become a resource, how to get publicity, and how to nurture your relationship. Dominic is an award-winning public relations professional. Dominic has held senior-level positions in academia, government, and non-profit sectors. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Public Relations at the Chicago Lighthouse. Under his leadership, The Lighthouse’s public relations department has won eight Golden Trumpet Awards and three Silver Trumpet Awards for outstanding achievement from the Publicity Club of Chicago. Among his major accomplishments is placing a front-page profile of The Lighthouse’s clock-making operation in the Wall Street Journal. In addition to overseeing public relations for The Lighthouse, Dominic is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago. He is also President of the Publicity Club of Chicago, the nation’s largest independent public relations organization. Show Notes: Chicago Lighthouse - http://chicagolighthouse.org/ Email - dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org Publicity Club of Chicago - http://www.publicity.org/ Download the handout on how to develop media relationships here: https://wellattended.com/blog/047-develop-media-relationships-dominic-calabrese/ - Download our free marketing resources at https://wellattended.com/resources

Dave Barthmuss is the Group Manager for General Motors’ West Coast Region Communications team that includes all 24 states west of the Mississippi. Dave is a frequent speaker on the topics of alternative fuels, communication best practices, and various GM business topics. His work has earned several awards from PRSA including the 2013 PR Professional of the Year Award, Sabre, PR Week, and the Publicity Club of Chicago, as well as GM Chairman’s Honors for achievements in advanced technology communications, and Star Awards from GM’s Public Policy Center for environmental education. He was recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year award from the LA Chamber of Commerce for his continued contributions to the Southern California Leadership Network.

Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and don't miss an episode ! Jacqueline (Jackie) Camacho is a Latina entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist, cancer survivor. Born in Mexico City, Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz moved to the United States at age 14 where she learned English in just one year.  Hungry for knowledge, Jacqueline earned her college degree and became trilingual (German).  From a very early age Jackie devoured amazing literature.  Authors like Dale Carnegie, Zig Ziglar, Napoleon Hill and other business icons influenced the launch of her award-winning JJR Marketing, Inc. agency in 2006. Jacqueline speaks to hundreds of audiences nationwide and is described as having a “fire about business success and about life that leaps off the stage.” Jackie earned the Emerging Leader award by the Chicago Assoc. of Direct Marketing, the Entrepreneurial Excellence and Influential Women in Business awards by Daily Herald The Business Ledger and was a finalist for Latina Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chicago Latino Network, Highest Human Relations Award by Dale Carnegie, among others. She serves on the board of Junior Achievement- Western Region, Community Contacts and the Publicity Club of Chicago. She is the author of The Little Book of Business Secrets that work!, The Fig Factor, contributing author of Overcoming Mediocrity and upcoming books 200 Consejos Poderos para alcanzar el Exito en los Negocios and superhero character on motivational comic book The Crusaders. She is a regular guest on tv and radio including CBS World News, CBS Chicago, WGN-TV, ABC7 News, WGN Radio 720. As a two-time cancer survivor, Jackie possesses wisdom about life well beyond her years.  She lives in the Midwest with her husband and business partner, Juan Pablo, and her two children Leonardo and Giulianna. What you'll learn Her American Dream How she started her journey to pursue her dream very early in life How she came to the US at 14 years old without knowing any English and within a few years she had learned English, German and gotten a college education How she visualized her dreams to make them reality Her fight with two  bouts of cancer and how she faced and beat the disease with the power of her mindset "Your only limitations are the ones that your mind creates" How she started and built a very successful marketing agency in only a few years after The power of handwritten thank you notes and a positive attitude to build a following and build your business If you have professionalism, results, integrity and help people there is nothing that can stop you from succeeding How she became an author of 6 successful books How she became an in-demand speaker by telling her story and giving people hope "Define your passion and do something that brings you closer to your dreams every day" Resources and Links JackieCamacho.com Thank you so much for listening ! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider subscribing in iTunes  and Stitcher and leaving a rating and a review.  This helps us to continue to be featured in the New & Noteworthy rankings so that more Latinos and Latinas can find us. Considering Launching a Podcast? Podcasters Paradise: This is my favorite resource for those of you considering launching your own podcast.  It was created by one of the most successful podcasters today-John Lee Dumas- who’s  Entrepreneur on Fire podcast was voted best in iTunes in 2013.  This is the only resource you will ever need to Create, Grow and Monetize your podcast. Over 900 members are consuming the 120+ video tutorials, engaging with other Podcasters in the private Facebook group, & loving the monthly webinars with todays top Podcasters! Sign up for free LIVE weekly webinars here.