Coming out of the public relations week from hell, the studios and streamers are looking for the firm that fought off Pizzagate to help them in the war of words against the striking Writers Guild.
After misreading the room with the release earlier this week of their August 11 proposal to the WGA and the subsequent blowback on August 22 and August 24, the AMPTP has hired crisis-management specialists the Levinson Group, a source close to events told Deadline.
“The studios need better coordination, better messaging in response to the writers and the media,” said an industry vet of the companies that literally own large swaths of the mainstream media. Contacted by Deadline, Levinson declined to comment on her firm’s new role with the AMPTP.
While current AMPTP PR consultants Scott Rowe and former UTA communications boss Chris Day remain in place for the Hollywood organization, the Molly Levinson-founded firm is now...
After misreading the room with the release earlier this week of their August 11 proposal to the WGA and the subsequent blowback on August 22 and August 24, the AMPTP has hired crisis-management specialists the Levinson Group, a source close to events told Deadline.
“The studios need better coordination, better messaging in response to the writers and the media,” said an industry vet of the companies that literally own large swaths of the mainstream media. Contacted by Deadline, Levinson declined to comment on her firm’s new role with the AMPTP.
While current AMPTP PR consultants Scott Rowe and former UTA communications boss Chris Day remain in place for the Hollywood organization, the Molly Levinson-founded firm is now...
- 8/26/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has hired a prominent Washington, D.C.-based crisis management firm to assist its messaging effort as the double actors and writers strike grinds on with no end in sight. The studios’ trade association has been under an unprecedented national spotlight in its four-decade history as the work stoppages lead to severe ripple-effect economic consequences.
The organization as well as the PR company, The Levinson Group, declined to comment. It’s led by namesake Molly Levinson, a former political director at CNN and CBS turned strategic adviser for corporate clients with reputational and risk concerns. She’s also known for her work on behalf of the restaurant Comet Ping Pong, countering “Pizzagate,” as well as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in its campaign for pay equity.
The AMPTP’s addition of The Levinson Group augments its existing pair of retained media consultants,...
The organization as well as the PR company, The Levinson Group, declined to comment. It’s led by namesake Molly Levinson, a former political director at CNN and CBS turned strategic adviser for corporate clients with reputational and risk concerns. She’s also known for her work on behalf of the restaurant Comet Ping Pong, countering “Pizzagate,” as well as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in its campaign for pay equity.
The AMPTP’s addition of The Levinson Group augments its existing pair of retained media consultants,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Students at Huntley High School just outside of Chicago got an amazing surprise at their prom on Saturday when The Chainsmokers decided to crash for a unexpected performance. After Grammy-award-winning duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall noticed the dance at the Hyatt Regency Hotel near the venue they were set to play at that night, they hopped over and put on a 10-minute show. "Crashed this prom just now. It was across the street from our arena show, so why not :)," they tweeted alongside an epic photo with the sea of students. While the surprise appeared to be last minute, the whole thing was actually planned. The school's principal, Scott Rowe, told the Daily Herald that he had been talking to the band's manager for a few weeks after one of the students sent them a letter. "It was probably the toughest secret I've ever kept, because I knew...
- 5/1/2017
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
Prom is supposed to be a night to remember, and students at Huntley High School near Chicago certainly won’t be forgetting their big night anytime soon.
The Chainsmokers treated teens to a surprise 10-minute performance ahead of their gig at the Allstate Arena on Saturday night, according to the Chicago Daily Herald.
The hitmakers, made up of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, even shared a photo with the stunned crowd on Twitter.
“Crashed this prom just now,” they captioned the snap. “It was across the street from our arena show, so why not.”
Students also took out their phones to document the surprise,...
The Chainsmokers treated teens to a surprise 10-minute performance ahead of their gig at the Allstate Arena on Saturday night, according to the Chicago Daily Herald.
The hitmakers, made up of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, even shared a photo with the stunned crowd on Twitter.
“Crashed this prom just now,” they captioned the snap. “It was across the street from our arena show, so why not.”
Students also took out their phones to document the surprise,...
- 4/30/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Barbara Brogliatti, who worked for CBS, Lorimar and Warner Bros. during her 40 years in entertainment publicity, died Sunday. She was 69. Brogliatti died in Napa Valley, Calif., following a lengthy battle with cancer, Scott Rowe of Warner Bros. announced. A Los Angeles native and graduate of UCLA, Brogliatti's four-decade career in entertainment began in the publicity department of CBS. She rose quickly and caught the eye of All in the Family producer Norman Lear, who tapped Brogliatti to create and head a public-relations team for his companies. After 11 years at CBS, Brogliatti joined Lorimar as
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- 6/22/2015
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paul Hewitt has been upped to the top PR post at the CW, succeeding Paul McGuire, who yesterday was named Svp worldwide corporate communications for Warner Bros. Entertainment. McGuire, in turn, succeeded Scott Rowe who was promoted on Tuesday. Hewitt, who had served as VP corporate communications since the CW’s launch in 2006, has been promoted to Svp network communications, reporting to entertainment president Dawn Ostroff. In addition to his PR duties, Hewitt has been doing executive speechwriting and is known for writing speeches for CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves. Hewitt previously served as director and VP communications at Upn from 2002-2006.
- 6/18/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Veteran communications executive Paul McGuire has been named senior vp worldwide corporate communications at Warner Bros. Entertainment.
McGuire will handle communications strategies for the company, and work closely with its international corporate communications team. He'll also continue to serve in an advisory role to the CW's PR department, where he has served as executive vp communications since 2006 -- when the network was launched.
Previously, McGuire spent five years as executive vp at the WB Network. He is replacing Scott Rowe, who was recently named head of communications at Warner Bros. TV Group.
"Paul is a highly regarded, innovative communicator and strategist," said Susan Fleishman, executive vp worldwide corporate communications and public affairs, Warner Bros., to whom he will report. "He's been a part of the Warner family for a decade and has proven himself to be a leader whose vision and excellent relationships with the media are invaluable to our company.
McGuire will handle communications strategies for the company, and work closely with its international corporate communications team. He'll also continue to serve in an advisory role to the CW's PR department, where he has served as executive vp communications since 2006 -- when the network was launched.
Previously, McGuire spent five years as executive vp at the WB Network. He is replacing Scott Rowe, who was recently named head of communications at Warner Bros. TV Group.
"Paul is a highly regarded, innovative communicator and strategist," said Susan Fleishman, executive vp worldwide corporate communications and public affairs, Warner Bros., to whom he will report. "He's been a part of the Warner family for a decade and has proven himself to be a leader whose vision and excellent relationships with the media are invaluable to our company.
- 6/17/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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