Overview
I am a publicist specializing in titles and authors with crossover appeal from mainstream to faith-based. I spearhead traditional and digital publicity campaigns for my clients in various facets of the entertainment industry, including authors.I have been featured in Fast Company magazine, Bustle, Christianity Today, Nashville Lifestyles magazine, on the Her Story of Success podcast, and as a speaker at Baylor University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Alabama, among others. Past and current clients include: award-winning radio show hosts, political figures, ASCAP’s Songwriters of the Century, Bravo reality show stars, cable news correspondents, New York Times best-selling authors, NBA championship players, hit network television shows, former NFL MVPs, renowned politicians, and Grammy award-winning recording artists.I looking forward to working with and supporting you through media + buyer awareness as we spread your message!
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Children’s Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Entertainment
Parenting & Families
Political Science & Current Affairs
Religion & Spirituality
Work experience
Self-employed
Dec, 2015 —
Present
Two|pr is a full-service publicity firm representing talent and brands in a variety of verticals, from reality show stars to app developers to nonprofits to best-selling authors and film projects. The boutique firm has a unique niche in representing a variety of crossover entertainment personalities, positioning them securely in both the faith-based and mainstream media landscape.
Past and current clients include: New York Times best-selling authors, an Academy Award winning documentary, award-winning radio show hosts, ASCAP’s Songwriters of the Century, Bravo and TLC reality show stars, cable news correspondents, NBA championship players, hit network television shows, feature films, former NFL MVPs, renowned politicians, and Grammy award-winning recording artists.
Worthy Publishing
May, 2011 —
Nov, 2015
(over 4 years)
Expand client (ASCAP’s Songwriters of the Century, Bravo reality show stars, Fox News correspondents, numerous New York Times best-selling authors, former NFL MVPs, renowned politicians, and Grammy award-winning recording artists) platform through national and regional television, print, radio, and online media; coordinate media tours, appearances and special events; implement all public relations activities from concept through execution, including press kits, reviews and final product mailings; compile contacts for inclusion in pitch lists; liaison between author, publishing company, and media outlets; oversee production and distribution of advanced reader’s copies (NetGalley and physical); create and review press releases, pitch letters and other promotional materials; compile and disseminate press updates/clip reports; oversee contracted public relations firms; coordinate permissions with domestic and international subsidiaries; maintain budgets for publicity and marketing departments; assist with development of catalogs and promotional materials; coordinate with outside design firms; manage company social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram); participate in tradeshow events; assemble and execute author blog tours; oversee internship program; organize author tours (confirmation of events, arrange travel, liaison with outside contacts, secure local media to promote events); attend publicity and strategy meetings and craft publicity plans for titles; accompany authors on media tours and other promotional events; conceptualization, creation and management of Worthy Publishing Group's blogger portal and database "First Look"; creation and management of Worthy Publishing's internship program.
Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
Aug, 2009 —
May, 2011
(over 1 year)
Day-to-day management of high-profile celebrity clientele; perpetuated client brands and generated revenue by maximizing opportunities for exposure (advertising/PR campaigns, product and event endorsements, personal appearances, promotions, licensing, print and media opportunities, television and movie castings, charitable activities, speaking engagements, sponsorships); created and maintained online presence for clients (official websites, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, iTunes, YouTube); maintained media library; coordinated songwriting appointments; managed library of work tapes and facilitated creation of demos for television actress/aspiring country artist; coordinated rights/licenses/royalties of client work with publishing companies and performing rights organizations (ASCAP/BMI/SESAC); handled clients’ fan mail; successfully oversaw press events; coordinated styling of clients.
Portfolio
After being orphaned as a child alongside his four siblings, JT Olson went on to start a faith-based non-profit serving orphans and widows. Olson's childhood tragedy gave him an overwhelming understanding of the need to find loving homes for the world's orphan... read more
An indispensable resource on what everyone needs: a mentorWhether you have a mentor, can’t seem to find one, or haven’t even thought to look, Jayme Hull walks you through every aspect of this critical relationship, including:Its purpose, value, and benefitsMar... read more
Inspired by the award winning song How Could I Ask for More, Cindy takes you on a journey in search of the answer why is enough never enough? How much more is more than enough? Her evocative writing about the people, places, and experiences that made her who s... read more
The best-selling album has inspired a heart-melting book In Love Story, one of Christian music's most remarkable singer- songwriters brings to the printed page her proven gift for mining the gritty soil of everyday experience and emerging with poignant gems of... read more
"...There will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars...Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." Luke 21:25a, 28 It is rare that Scripture, science, and history align with each othe... read more
When Margaret Feinberg learned she had cancer, she knew she would need great strength to overcome it. She believed the weapon she selected for the battle would change everything. And she decided that weapon would be joy. Joy Is More Than Whimsy. It’s the Weapo... read more
It is so encouraging to hear God s people share their hearts with transparency and vulnerability...At Any Cost is worth the read! Ben and Julianna Zobrist, MLB All-Star and Christian singer, and authors of Double Play Get ready for your life to be impacted by ... read more
Former NFL MVP Randall Cunningham knows that God can do miraculous things in our lives--not in spite of our pain but because of it. Weaving together his remarkable story as a Pro Bowl quarterback with the principles of contented living that he's discovered, Cu... read more
Are you sick and tired of watching your city, state and country spiral out of control and into the hands of liberals, whether Democrats or “Republicans in Name Only?” If so, you will be inspired to make a difference as you read the passionate battle cry of Sco... read more
When Lydia McLaughlin made the controversial choice to walk away from her popular role on The Real Housewives of Orange County, she had two good reasons: faith and family In Beyond Orange County, Lydia writes about the strength and grace it takes for each of u... read more
Kurdistan is what America wanted Iraq to be.It's America's reward. Hundreds of thousands of Kurds were murdered under the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. Some four thousand Kurdish villages were destroyed. Betrayed again and again by the nations of the wo... read more
TRUE FREEDOMFROM WHAT CONTROLS YOU For anyone who’s ever eaten more cookies, chips, pasta, or bread than you meant to, Food Triggers can help you stop. Amazing new research on how your body chemistry works shows that you can find freedom from overeating, lose ... read more
THE FIGHT THAT CAN SAVE YOUR MARRIAGEDrawing on extensive research, not to mention their years as marriage counselors, best-selling authors Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott uncover common misbeliefs about marital conflict. Let's face it, the fur flies for every cou... read more
NEW AND LIFE-CHANGING… What It Says. What It Means. What It Means for You. Drawn from more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah, one of America's leading Bible teachers, has produced a deeply personal and comprehensive study Bible packed with features sp... read more
A virtual album of BeBe Winans' treasured memories of his friend and "sister," Whitney Houston. In the years between the first time BeBe Winans and Whitney Houston met in 1985, to the day he delivered the tribute that touched a watching nation at Houston's fun... read more
One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick's stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom... read more
A caregiver is someone who helps meet the special needs of others-without pay and often at great personal cost to their own career, finances, social life, and mental health. Hope for the Caregiver shares hard-won wisdom from a thirty-year caregiver who reminds... read more
Tadpoles, clams, and minnows-wow! For siblings Beth and Paul, growing up on a lake is fun... until they're startled by a "fishy" find along the shoreline. When they discover the scaly, moustached carp, they become afraid.Seasons pass, and Beth and Paul avoid t... read more
The Serving LeaderFive Powerful Actions to Transform Your Team, Business, and Community, 10th Anniversary Edition, Revised and ExpandedIt's people who make organizations great, so how can leaders best help their people achieve that greatness? As Ken Jennings a... read more
How ANY student--including YOU!--can win scholarships and earn free money for college! On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis's mom--a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer--informed her that she could not financially support her after... read more
