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A longtime online video veteran is setting up shop at her own firm. Dana Block, who most recently served as the SVP of Digital Entertainment and Consumer Technology at Metro Public Relations, is founding a communication and consultancy agency called Buzzer PR.
In her two-decade career, Block has helped secure publicity for tech companies and emerging platforms. Her clients have included the online video gathering VidCon, digital fan fiction hub Wattpad, and gaming management firm Loaded. Block has also worked for the Streamy Awards, which are co-produced by Tubefilter and Dick Clark Productions.
At launch, Buzzer’s client list will include Loaded as well as additional digital media companies like Doing Things and Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media. The new firm will also target next-generation platforms, partnering with virtual concert producer Wave.
Buzzer will also offer advice from an esteemed panel of online video notables. The company’s “Buzzer Collective...
In her two-decade career, Block has helped secure publicity for tech companies and emerging platforms. Her clients have included the online video gathering VidCon, digital fan fiction hub Wattpad, and gaming management firm Loaded. Block has also worked for the Streamy Awards, which are co-produced by Tubefilter and Dick Clark Productions.
At launch, Buzzer’s client list will include Loaded as well as additional digital media companies like Doing Things and Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media. The new firm will also target next-generation platforms, partnering with virtual concert producer Wave.
Buzzer will also offer advice from an esteemed panel of online video notables. The company’s “Buzzer Collective...
- 6/5/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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The Women in Entertainment (Wie) Summit will return with its sixth annual event this June, taking place for the first time since 2019, Variety has learned exclusively.
Founded by Renee Rossi (Relativity Ventures) and Gretchen McCourt, Wie aims to bring together women and men who are “dedicated to celebrating the empowerment of women in all areas of the entertainment industry.” Held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California on June 22, the 2022 summit with panel topics including “how creatives keep a beloved story relevant to up and coming audiences, how media companies are expanding their offerings to meet the needs of today’s consumers, how to negotiate deals within the IP and talent rights space, and much more.”
The current lineup of speakers for Wie Summit 2022 include:
Erika Anderson, West Coast Director, The Slate Group
Casey Kriley, Co-CEO of Magical Elves
Anjali Midha, CEO & Co-Founder of Diesel Labs
Teri Weiss,...
Founded by Renee Rossi (Relativity Ventures) and Gretchen McCourt, Wie aims to bring together women and men who are “dedicated to celebrating the empowerment of women in all areas of the entertainment industry.” Held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California on June 22, the 2022 summit with panel topics including “how creatives keep a beloved story relevant to up and coming audiences, how media companies are expanding their offerings to meet the needs of today’s consumers, how to negotiate deals within the IP and talent rights space, and much more.”
The current lineup of speakers for Wie Summit 2022 include:
Erika Anderson, West Coast Director, The Slate Group
Casey Kriley, Co-CEO of Magical Elves
Anjali Midha, CEO & Co-Founder of Diesel Labs
Teri Weiss,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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Exclusive: There are some executive moves happening over at Metro PR. Rebecca Rolnick Knaack has been promoted to Vice President of Entertainment while Andrew Valdes has been upped to Vice President of Media Relations. In addition, the firm has hired industry vet Elizabeth Villafan as Account Supervisor for brands at the intersection of entertainment and technology. The new VPs will report to agency co-founders Tess Finkle, CEO and Laura Michael, President & COO, with Villafan reporting to Svp Dana Block.
“Andrew and Rebecca are an integral part of Metro’s rapid growth. During their time at the company, they’ve led award-winning campaigns for talent, studios, and producers, while also helping traditional talent build their digital brands,” says Laura Michael, President & COO of Metro PR. “As we look at the next phase of the company, we are thrilled to elevate their roles and welcome Elizabeth to the family.”
Before joining Metro...
“Andrew and Rebecca are an integral part of Metro’s rapid growth. During their time at the company, they’ve led award-winning campaigns for talent, studios, and producers, while also helping traditional talent build their digital brands,” says Laura Michael, President & COO of Metro PR. “As we look at the next phase of the company, we are thrilled to elevate their roles and welcome Elizabeth to the family.”
Before joining Metro...
- 10/17/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Metro Public Relations, a 12-year-old female owned-and-operated PR and brand marketing firm that was one of the first arrivers to the online video space, has tapped digital PR vet Dana Block to serve as its Svp of digital entertainment and consumer technology.
Metro’s client roster includes noteworthy players from all corners of the industry, including major film studios, Kevin Hart and Lionsgate’s Laugh Out Loud network, talent firm Select Management Group, Group Nine Media, World of Wonder Productions, inspirational publisher SoulPancake, Fine Brothers Entertainment (Fbe), Univision Creator Network, beauty brand Morphe Cosmetics, VidCon, RuPaul’s DragCon and BeautyCon.
Metro also represents producers, traditional and digital talent including NBA All Star Baron Davis, Insecure’s Amanda Seales, Rick & Morty creator Dan Harmon, The Simpson’s Yeardley Smith along with her ProdCo Paperclip, Angela Kinsey, Colleen Ballinger, Patrick Starrr, Alyson Stoner, Hannah Hart, Mamrie Hart, and more.
Block, given her...
Metro’s client roster includes noteworthy players from all corners of the industry, including major film studios, Kevin Hart and Lionsgate’s Laugh Out Loud network, talent firm Select Management Group, Group Nine Media, World of Wonder Productions, inspirational publisher SoulPancake, Fine Brothers Entertainment (Fbe), Univision Creator Network, beauty brand Morphe Cosmetics, VidCon, RuPaul’s DragCon and BeautyCon.
Metro also represents producers, traditional and digital talent including NBA All Star Baron Davis, Insecure’s Amanda Seales, Rick & Morty creator Dan Harmon, The Simpson’s Yeardley Smith along with her ProdCo Paperclip, Angela Kinsey, Colleen Ballinger, Patrick Starrr, Alyson Stoner, Hannah Hart, Mamrie Hart, and more.
Block, given her...
- 10/16/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
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