Michael Levine, Howard Bragman, Tony Hirsch, and Michael Murray Networking

I have been invited to share the Hollywood Networking stage for a panel “Branding Strategies for Success” on January 28 with some of Hollywoods biggest names in public relation.  I have read their books, and am eagerly anticipating engaging them onstage. I would love to see you guys there! Also if you have been or are currently enrolled in one of my classes contact me and you will recieve a discount! Heres some more vitals for the event. (THANK YOU SANRA PAYNE!)

What Is It?

The Hollywood Networking Breakfast® is a fun, very popular monthly event, which has proven to be an exceptional and crucial networking vehicle for entertainment industry professionals, and was even recently named The Best Networking Event in L.A. by Backstage West, in its “Best in L.A.” issue.

Who Attends?

Hollywood’s top talent! The event attracts multicultural creative and production talent from the film, television and music industries including a diverse group of writers, producers, directors, development/production execs, agents, managers, casting directors, entertainment attorneys, financiers, actors and others at various levels of experience and achievement. Our attendees have come from the studios, network television, independent production companies, WGA, SAG, Women In Film, IFPWest, Nosotros, and Cape.

Who Speaks?

Some of Hollywood’s players and professionals including Academy Award®, Emmy Award®, Golden Globe, Directors Guild and Peabody Award winning producers, directors, writers, and others such as: Mike Medavoy, Garry Marshall, Laura Ziskin, Tom Ortenberg, Lynda Obst, Dayna Kalins Bochco, David E. Kelley, Wes Craven, Marta Kauffman, Chris Moore, Thomas Carter, Reuben Cannon, Melissa Gilbert, Henry Winkler, Kevin Hooks, Marty Katz, Moctezuma Esparza, Paris Barclay, Thomas Schlamme, Jeremy Zimmer, George Tillman & Bob Teitel, Tom Arnold, Michael Grillo, Bo Zenga, Roy Campanella II, and many others. (see Past Speakers)

How Can I Go?

• Cost : It is $40 per person for a reservation and a great breakfast. (Discount available)
• RSVP : Space is limited to 100 people for a more intimiate atmosphere.
• Located : Beverly Hills Country Club, (Directions , Location).
• Parking : Parking is available, free of charge, in the back lot, located on Patricia, behind the tennis courts; valet parking is available for $4.00.
• Time : Check-in starts at 7:20 A.M. The breakfast begins at 8:00 A.M. and lasts until approximately 10:30 A.M. At the Beverly Hills Country Club,
• Rules : See Guidelines.

Who Is Speaking THIS MONTH?

HOWARD BRAGMAN, Founder, Fifteen Minutes, Inc. - Bragman founded a strategic media and public relations agency, Fifteen Minutes, in 2005.Bragman is a nationally respected crisis counselor and has provided litigation support for a significant number of high-profile cases and individuals. These include: Joseph Steffan who was kicked out of the US Naval Academy for his sexual orientation; The Lewinsky Family; and Sharon Smith in Smith v. Knoller, a high-profile civil rights and justice trial involving a tragic dog mauling death. (Also many more.) Bragman has written bylined articles for publications including: Advertising Age, The Advocate, The Los Angeles Times and Playboy. A frequent television guest on  Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox and E!, as well as in hundreds of national magazines and local newspapers.

TONY HIRSCH, Founder, Famous Partners, Inc. – Famous Partners creates and manages joint venture initiatives principally with celebrity and media properties. Famous Partners creates the brand and runs the business for the celebrity applying the disciplines of brand development and the execution of a clear business vision like that of a major corporation. Coca Cola, Sprint or Nike and utilizes their star power to build a brand that they own and control. Tony has translated his expertise in brand building for corporations such as HMV, Virgin, Time Warner and Firestone Walker to brand building for celebrities and other media worthy properties.

MICHAEL LEVINE, Founder, LCO, Inc. – With more than 26 years experience and having worked with some of modern society’s biggest names and companies, Michael Levine is the founder of LCO. As the author of 19 books, including Guerrilla PR – considered the most widely used introduction to Public Relations in the world – Levine is an industry expert who is frequently called upon by national media to provide PR insight into topical news and events. Called by USA Today, “one of Hollywood’s brightest and most respected executives,” Levine has been responsible for public relations campaigns for, among others, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Demi Moore, Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight and Suzanne Somers. His clients have run from movie & TV stars, to sports heroes, to music figures, comics, producers and multi-national corporations.

I hope to see you there!