Happy National Publicist Day!
Life’s a Pitch! We mean that literally because as a Publicist, your day is filled with promoting, crafting, strategizing, and many times working behind the scenes to get the job done by any means! There are so many who work in this field that we wish we could highlight that do such an amazing job! National Publicist Day is celebrated around the world on October 30th to show appreciation and recognition of those in Public Relations! What would the world be like without those who are the voice and masterminds for some of your most prominent individuals in media and in the business world? It would be pure chaos I would say! Today we take the time to highlight just some of the women who show up daily and impact the lives of those they support!
Jeniro, also known as Jennifer, is a publicist specializing in small business, beauty, and tech public relations. Jeniro focuses on media relations and placements for small to medium-sized businesses on a local and national level. In addition to her agency, she is the staff publicist for the AFRIMMA awards, which is the biggest award show in the diaspora, where she aids in the communication strategy to showcase, honor, and recognize the best international African talent making waves in the industry.
Jeniro received a double Master’s degree in business and communications in 2018 to further her entrepreneurial skillset. She is the senior publicist of The Jeniro Agency; which was created to give minority businesses, brands, and talent the opportunity to amplify their voices. When she is not positioning clients for media success, she curates events for business owners and entrepreneurs to scale, grow, and amplify their brands.
Jeniro is a connector, a collaborator, and a leader in her field. Nigerian-American born and fueled by her roots and culture, Jeniro is building a legacy for the culture.
Oklahoma native and founder of PlugStar Entertainment, Michelle Mackel, represents some of the most talented music artists, actors, authors, influencers, and other professionals across many industries. A professional expert at pitching and forging relationships, Michelle has a proven track record of “plugging” her clients into opportunities that get them in front of wider target audiences. Her personal experience in the entertainment industry has taught her that success is difficult without an organized team behind you. You need someone who will provide guidance, publicity, and support for your brand development so it can be seen by a broader fan base.
Formally a club owner and producer of live concerts, her knowledge of connecting people, establishing partnerships, and awakening opportunities for those looking into making their dreams come true is one of significance. She is a professional who knows how to bring people together and create unforgettable media experiences.
A veteran of the United States Army, Michelle knows the value of teamwork and camaraderie, which became the ideals on which PlugStar’s foundation is built. Michelle is committed to the importance of setting goals and pursuing dreams – even when they are not hers.
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Website: www.plugstar.org
Fb : plugstar social club
IG: plugstar_socialclub
Brittany Miller is the Owner and CEO of Brittany Miller Brand PR Firm, housing a team of trained Publicists, Affiliates, and Interns; serving primarily independently-owned brands, small businesses, corporate companies, and celebrity clients! Brittany Miller is a dedicated wife, mother, entrepreneur, journalist, graphic designer, consultant, creative director, ghostwriter, and more! She is very well-connected and seen unanimously as a natural visionary, strategist, and brand architect that aims to maximize quality and exposure for business concepts and related projects.
Brittany has mastered the art of birthing opportunities for clients through avenues such as campaigning, collaboration, and relationship capital, especially when it comes to Public Relations and Branding. She has created a one-stop-shop model for businesses to soar and accelerate in whatever it is that they do! She has managed to provide almost every business service needed for prosperous owners, with the exception of law and photography, for which she has preferred vendors and partners that are affiliated with her company.
Brittany advocates for purpose-driven initiatives, as she knows firsthand what is required for building credibility and withstanding the storms. She quit her job back in 2013 and has never clocked in anywhere else since. She has built her network and platform organically, to be an extremely valuable asset to her clients and affiliates. She and her team aim for excellence, building a great rapport with supporters through elite networking and personable, direct-to-client services.
Shauna L is the founder and lead publicist at Lamore Lifestyle Public Relations. She went from a one-woman show to a full team and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm. She has had clients featured in Cosmopolitan, Essence, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, and hundreds of other media platforms. She’s also been able to partner clients with Nordstrom, Sally Beauty, and other major retailers. Her work in the public relations industry has landed her nominations at the Black Media Honors and she’s currently a finalist for Publicist of the Year at the Cosign Magazine awards. Her tagline is “although a boutique firm, we don’t play small” Outside of the office Shauna is a travel lover and mother of twin daughters.
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