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What Paul Neinstein Says About PR in the Entertainment Industry

If there is one thing I have made clear on this blog, it is how important I believe PR is for the film industry. And if you don’t want to hear me out, that is okay. Instead of listening to me, you can hear it from Pual Neinstein, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Project X Entertainment.  Project […]

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10 of the Top Grossing Production Companies in 2020

There are hundreds of movie production companies out there – some of which we hear of regularly, and we can picture the logo in our head when someone says the name. But others are small, independent production companies that we will never know exist. To give us an idea of who’s at the very top, […]

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Pointing Out a Film Industry Flaw: the Issue of Gender Inequality

It is no secret that the film industry, for all the good it holds, also has its fair share of flaws. One particular issue that is hard to ignore is the issue of gender inequality. The New York Film Academy created an infographic highlighting some of the bigger gender discrepancies and statistics in the top […]

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5 of the Most Anticipated Films of 2023

With a new year encroaching, talk of the most anticipated films of 2023 is beginning to flood the media. One reason some films are talked about more than others? Good Public Relations.  After looking through different media platforms, I can see which films get the most attention. In this post, I will introduce 5 of […]

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5 PR Components Used Across the Film Industry

Over the last several weeks, I have referenced multiple PR components of the film industry. All of the mentioned components in my past posts are important to the ideas conveyed, but, with the exception of the news release, they are never the star of the post. This is why I wanted to dedicate this post […]

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How Streaming Platforms Have Changed the Game of Film

With the evolution of technology came the concept of streaming platforms. Once upon a time, when a new movie was released, it had to go through stages before you could enjoy it in the comfort of your home. Now, many ways allow people to get the movie on their tv and avoid the theater altogether, […]

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How Paramount Pictures Built a Perfect CSR Plan

Corporate social responsibility is commonly defined in the PR world as “doing well by doing good.” It is important for any corporation concerned about responding to social and environmental issues and helps to engage with a community to build a trusting reputation. Put more simply, CSR targets three key concepts — people, planet and profit.  […]

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A PR Analysis of Henry Selick’s Wendell & Wild

With Halloween just around the corner, what could be more exciting than a new spooky film? Wendell & Wild, a stop-motion horror comedy, released in limited theaters on September 21, hit Netflix only seven days later, on September 28.  Henry Selick, director of the film, is the same person behind the beloved Nightmare Before Christmas […]

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How to Differentiate PR from Marketing

As the world of strategic communication expands and becomes more influential, people aren’t always fully aware of what is happening on the producer side of goods and services. It isn’t uncommon to hear “PR and marketing go hand in hand.” And yes, this is true, but not to be confused with them being the same […]

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The Environmental Media Association: A Nonprofit Making Change in the Entertainment Industry

Public Relations serve as the backbone of nonprofit organization models. And the Environmental Media Association figured out how to perfectly combine the fame of the film industry with the principles of PR to build an award-winning nonprofit.  Directly on its website reads, “EMA serves as a valuable link between the world of media and the […]

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How to Craft News Releases for Films

If you’re familiar with PR, you’re familiar with the news release. News releases share information straight from the source — the key facts and figures aren’t lost or confused by moving through channels. News releases are a tried and true method of sending information to the media.  A news release can apply to just about […]

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New York Times Article Points Out PR Flaws of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

The psychological thriller, “Don’t Worry Darling,” was announced in July 2019. This far back, everything looked good from the public relations side of this film. People were excited by the female director, Olivia Wilde. The original cast starred two well-loved actors, Shia LaBeouf and Florence Pugh. The trajectory of this film looked good, positioning it […]

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The First Post: Setting the Scene

Welcome! As a student nearing the end of my studies in public relations and having an ever-growing love for the film industry, I wanted to create a platform where I could merge those two things.  The film industry has always fascinated me, and before I went into undergrad, I thought about trying out cinema studies. […]