Jun 17, 2011 11:00 AM

Time Inc. Names 10 NYC Startups to Watch

Time Inc. tapped PKPR to handle publicity for Ten NYC Startups to Watch, its flagship event during Internet Week New York 2011.

PKPR worked closely with the Time Inc. team on the project, including developing the concept for the event, announcing the startups recognized by Time Inc, and managing media at the sold-out party.

Coverage ranged from Adweek and Yahoo! Scene (check out the awesome video segment above) to the New York Daily News to Portfolio, NYConvergence, and New York Observer’s BetaBeat.  Reporters from more than 20 outlets attended the event, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Crain’s New York, and PaidContent. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 02, 2011 6:35 PM

Business Insider names GoBook App of The Week

GramercyOne’s new GoBook is named App of the Week by Business Insider.

Other coverage of the recently-launched cloud-based program includes DestinationCRM, Startup Beat, SmallBizTechnology.com, Street Fight, TalkinCloud, Daily Deal Media, Young Upstarts, and Let’s Do It In The Cloud

Permalink | Posted on Dec 02, 2011 at 6:35 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 21, 2011 9:17 PM

GramercyOne in TechCrunch

Affirming its position as the market leader in cloud-based business and marketing solutions for companies of all sizes, GramercyOne this week closed $14.5 million in Series A funding. Steve Case’s Revolution Ventures led the investment round, with Grotech Ventures, TDF, and Jubilee Investments.

PKPR placed an exclusive story with TechCrunch. Other coverage of the announcement included Dow Jones VentureWire, TheStreet, Xconomy, Fortune.com Term Sheet, Tnooz.com, NYConvergence, and Spa Opportunities. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 18, 2011 10:18 AM

Slavery Footprint Hits One Million Milestone

We are thrilled to announce that more than one million people from around the world have calculated their Slavery Footprint. The creators of the site estimated they would reach this major milestone by the end of the year, but extensive media coverage and social media buzz accelerated the site’s momentum.

PKPR continues to secure major coverage for Slavery Footprint. Recent highlights include The Washington Post, TechCrunch TV (Check out clip below), Oprah.com, The Consumerist, MSNBC.com, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, The Guardian, Treehugger, UTNE, Food Republic, Bust Magazine, The Hairpin, and The Social Times.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 24, 2011 10:08 AM

Slavery Footprint Creators Profiled in Adweek

Slavery Footprint gets the full-page treatment in this week’s issue of Adweek. The creators of the website, Justin Dillon of Slavery Footprint and John Matejczyk of MUH·TAY·ZIK | HOF·FER, were photographed for the magazine’s weekly Portraits page, which spotlights groundbreaking marketing campaigns. PKPR developed the concept for the photo, which features the creators holding scores representing the numbers of slaves working for them as calculated by the Slavery Footprint site. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 24, 2011 at 10:08 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 23, 2011 9:38 PM

Slavery Footprint Launches at Clinton Global Initiative

If you are reading this on a smart phone or laptop, you have at have at least three slaves working for you, according to Slavery Footprint.

Aiming to personalize the complex issue of modern slavery, the provocative website and app provides consumers with an eye-opening assessment of how much their lifestyle depends on forced labor, as well as the tools to take action in the marketplace to begin creating a more free world.

PKPR is proud to be representing this groundbreaking initiative which was developed by Slavery Footprint, a non-profit dedicated to ending modern day slavery, in collaboration with the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

PKPR developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy for the launch of the initiative, which was unveiled on the 149th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City this week.  We placed major launch day stories in outlets such as CNN Money (shared more than 2000 times on Facebook and Twitter), Fast Company, and Voice of America.  Other launch coverage highlights included The New York Times, Huffington Post, Wired, GOOD, and Mother Nature News.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 27, 2011 11:51 PM

Satire with Teeth: The Final Edition Launches

The Last Timescast from The Final Edition on Vimeo.

PKPR handled publicity for the launch of TheFinalEdition.com, a new satire with teeth that promises to be “an intelligent, in-the-know antidote to the cat and fratboy humor that dominates the Internet.
Led by editor in chief Tony Hendra, celebrated for his work on The National Lampoon, SPY Magazine, and the cult film “This Is Spinal Tap”, TheFinalEdition.com boast contributions by a who’s who of comic geniuses - from Terry Jones, Peter Sagal (NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!) and Mike Myers to rising stars like Alex Blagg and writers from Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Onion, and Real Time with Bill Maher.

Feature stories on the launch included Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, Salon, Wired, Gawker, Politico, CNBC.com, New York Observer, Flavorwire, Time.com, Splitsider, ComedySmack, and ShinyShiny.

Permalink | Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:51 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 27, 2011 11:54 PM

Friendfactor helps win marriage equality in NY

PKPR was proud to play a role in the historic passage of same-sex marriage in New York State through our work with Friendfactor, a new non-profit that makes it easy for friends and family to support their gay loved ones. Friendfactor is one of the many organizations that came together under one united strategy to campaign for marriage equality in New York.

Through Friendfactor, more than 1,100 people set up their own personal campaign pages where friends could call their State Senator with just the click-of-a-mouse. After entering their zip code and phone number, friends automatically received a phone call connecting them directly to their State Senator’s office.

The list of people using Friendfactor to inspire their friends and family to make calls includes:

• Christine Quinn
• Cynthia Nixon
• Ron Zacchi, executive director of Marriage Equality New York
• Lance Bass
• Andy Towle
• Chelsea Handler
• Kirstin Gillibrand
• Sarah Silverman

PKPR secured coverage of Friendfactor’s innovative campaign in outlets including The New York Times (Want to Call Your Senator? Advocates Make It Easy), CBS News, New York Daily News, and New York Observer.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 27, 2011 at 11:54 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 15, 2011 1:07 PM

On Land and Sea, Henry V Draws Crowds

In a summer filled with Shakespeare productions in New York City, PKPR helped New York Classical Theatre’s production of Henry V stand out from the crowd. It didn’t hurt that the production, part of The River To River Festival, was performed on both land and sea, with the audience and actors alike taking a ferry to Governors Island for the play’s famous battle scenes.

Highlights included a glowing review and photo gallery in the New York Times, two segments on WNYC, and features in the Wall Street Journal, New York Observer, New York Magazine, New York Post, and the New York Daily News. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 13, 2011 11:24 PM

New Mizrahi Duds for Brooklyn Youth Chorus

One of the world’s most celebrated youth choirs is now also the best-dressed, thanks to acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

The Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, which has performed with the likes of Elton John, Lou Reed, and Sufjan Steven, premiered it new line of choir robes custom-designed by the Brooklyn-born fashion icon during a performance with Manchester Orchestra on Late Night with David Letterman on May 12th.

“They had me at Brooklyn,” Mizrahi told the Daily News.

Check out their performance on Letterman below.

Permalink | Posted on May 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 18, 2011 11:11 PM

Solange Knowles & Chris Taylor Benefit Song

PKPR managed the U.S. launch of “Kenya”, an exclusive, ‘donate to download’ track and video by Solange Knowles, Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear and Twin Shadow. The track benefited RAIN, the Replenish Africa Initiative.

Coverage of the campaign included MTV.com, USA Today, Stereogum, Pitchfork, BET.com, SPIN, Idolator, Death + Taxes, The Quietus, and Hipster Runoff.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 12, 2011 10:35 AM

Rock & Roll Circus at Lincoln Center

The Rock & Roll Circus was a two-day, three-ring, musical extravaganza featuring Ariel Pink, Amazing Baby, Nick Zinner and Aska, Saint Motel, contortionist, acrobats, and more under the 40,000 square foot Big Apple Circus Tent at Lincoln Center on January 3rd and 4th.

Picking up where the best of 1968’s legendary rock superstars left off, the all-new Rock & Roll Circus was a raucous, cutting-edge marriage of the best of circus spectacle and today’s top musicians

Coverage included NBC New York, New York Press, BrooklynVegan, Stereogum, Village Voice, FREEwilliamsburg, The Fader, Flavorpill, Huffington Post, SPIN, PAPER, New York Times, BlackBook, WNYC, This Week in New York, and Bumpershine,

Permalink | Posted on Jan 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 03, 2012 12:31 PM

STELLAService Rules Holiday Coverage

STELLAService finished 2011 with a bang, garnering coverage near and far for its studies of the retailers with fastest shipping, call support, and refunds.  Wall Street Journal, Lucky Magazine, MSN Money, Time, Aol Daily Finance, Smart Money, Business Insider, SheKnows, Consumerist, and The Street are just of the few many outlets that now turn to STELLAService for insight on consumer trends and news. 

Permalink | Posted on Jan 03, 2012 at 12:31 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 15, 2011 9:59 PM

CNBC on the “Zagats of Customer Service”

Need we say more. In a profile of STELLAService, CNBC’s Courtney Reagan calls the company “the Zagats of customer service.”

Permalink | Posted on Dec 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 23, 2011 9:28 PM

STELLAService on CNN

If you’re flying on Virgin America for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to wait on hold for a long time according to a study released today by STELLAService. The results were highlighted on CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett tonight, as well as outlets like Huffington Post, Consumerist, and The Street. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 28, 2011 7:45 PM

STELLAService on NY1

Asa Asks STELLAService on NY1 from The STELLA Team on Vimeo.

NY1 profiles STELLAService. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 13, 2011 11:47 AM

STELLAService in Real Simple

PKPR secured a perfect placement for STELLAService in the November issue of Real Simple (circulation 1.9 million). For a seven-page feature on Shopping Smart, Real Simple created the special graphic above to illustrate STELLAService’s research on the retailers with the fastest phone support. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 25, 2011 2:57 PM

Retailers Ditching Automated Phone Menus?

A new study released today brings good news for consumers fed up with being forced into the abyss of automated phone menus.

According to the STELLAService study, 21 of the Internet’s top 100 retailers, including Amazon.com, Blue Nile, LL Bean, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus, connect callers directly to live representatives, enabling them to avoid the endless maze of music, machines, and menu prompts used by most retailers.

The study also reveals that consumers can count on these 21 retailers for significantly shorter hold times. Overall, retailers that force customers into automated phone menus or IVRs (Interactive Voice Response) keep shoppers on hold for an average of 1 minute and 51 seconds, a 117 percent increase over the average hold time (51 seconds) for retailers that do not use automated phone menus.

Coverage of the study ranged from Yahoo! Finance (garnering more than 1200 comments and 600 Facebook recommendations to date) and Internet Retailer to Time.com and The Consumerist. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 17, 2011 1:27 PM

STELLAService Survey Makes Headlines

STELLAService on Bloomberg TV’s ‘Street Smarts’ from The STELLA Team on Vimeo.

OfficeDepot.com and SierraTradingPost.com do not like to make their customers wait, according to a major new study of online retailers released this week by STELLAService, the first independent provider of customer service ratings for online companies.

In a survey of the Internet’s top 100 retailers by annual revenue, SierraTradingPost.com ranked first when it comes to the shortest average amount of time that customers have to wait on hold before talking to a live customer service representative (6 seconds), while OfficeDepot.com earned first place for responding to customer emails fastest (48 minutes).

PKPR rolled out the announcement by placing an exclusive story with Reuters, which was picked up around the Web - from MSNBC.com to Yahoo! News to FoxNews.com.

PKPR also secured segments on business TV networks like Bloomberg Television and NY1, as well as dozens of top online outlets, including Smart Money, CBS’s BNET, AOL Daily Finance, Consumerist, AOL’s WalletPop, Time.com, PC World, The Street, PCMag.com, dealnews.com, Portfolio.com, and Marketing Pilgrim.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 17, 2011 at 1:27 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 21, 2011 11:47 AM

STELLAService in TechCrunch

PKPR is proud to announce that we are now representing STELLAService, the first independent customer service ratings provider for online retailers.

To kick things off, PKPR placed an exclusive story in TechCrunch today announcing that the company has raised $2 million in early stage funding. Other coverage including VentureWire, VentureBeat, and WWD.

Stay tuned for more exciting news from STELLAService in the coming months, including exclusive rankings of top retailers and new features and tools to help consumers shop smarter online. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 12, 2011 1:40 PM

Xu Bing Exhibit in Wall Street Journal

To mark the tenth anniversary of September 11th, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council presented the U.S. premiere of “Where Does the Dust Itself Collect?” by artist Xu Bing.

Utilizing dust that Xu Bing collected from the streets of Lower Manhattan in the aftermath of 9/11, the installation recreates a 25-by-20-foot field of dust across the gallery floor that is punctuated by the outline of a Chan Buddhist poem, revealed as if the letters have been removed from under the dust. The powerful piece was featured in outlets from the Wall Street Journal to NY1. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 09, 2011 11:27 AM

LMCC Commemorates September 11th

To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of September 11th, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), a former World Trade Center tenant, launched InSite: Art + Commemoration, a series of free public arts events and a special multimedia website that reflect on a decade of recovery, visioning and change in Downtown New York.

Founded shortly after the World Trade Center’s opening in 1972, LMCC has brought art and culture to Downtown New York for nearly 40 years. On September 11, 2001 when the towers were destroyed, LMCC lost one of its artists-in-residence, Michael Richards, along with its offices, residency spaces, and cultural archives. Since then, LMCC has spearheaded efforts to rebuild the neighborhood through ambitious arts projects, including a $5 million Downtown Cultural Grants initiative, the River To River® Festival, now in its tenth season, and the transformation of more than 300,000 square feet of vacant real estate into artist studios and exhibition spaces.

PKPR implemented a comprehensive strategy that included securing an in depth feature on the history of LMCC’s work in the Wall Street Journal - ”Arts Continue to Blossom in Post 9/11 Manhattan”—a segment on WNYC’s Leonard Lopate Show, and features in Newsday and The New York Daily News. LMCC’s initiative was also prominently included in round-ups of anniversary arts events, such as Associated Press, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, WNYC, WNET, Metropolis Magazine, Art in America, and ArtNet.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 09, 2011 at 11:27 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 02, 2011 11:01 AM

A Floating Poem on Governors Island

Hundreds of balloons featuring hand-written lines of poetry contributed by visitors created a floating poem at LMCC’s Building 110 on Governors Island. Created by The Cause Collective, the installation was covered by numerous outlets including WNYC, Tribeca Citizen, Village Voice, New York Observer, Bloomberg.com, ArtSlant, Gothamist, and NY Art Beat.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 02, 2011 at 11:01 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 10, 2011 1:53 PM

LMCC in Wall Street Journal

On the eve of Governors Island opening for the summer, PKPR placed a feature in the Wall Street Journal on Building 110, a former military warehoused transformed into open arts studios and exhibition space by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. 

Permalink | Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 16, 2011 1:19 PM

FashionPlaytes in Parents Magazine

FashionPlaytes is showcased as a “must have” in the October 2011 issue Parents Magazine (circulation 2.2. million)

Permalink | Posted on Sep 16, 2011 at 1:19 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 26, 2011 6:35 PM

FashionPlaytes Back-To-School Campaign

With back-to-school the second biggest shopping season of the year, PKPR developed a comprehensive campaign positioning FashionPlaytes as a way for girls to ease the back-to-school jitters and gain confidence by designing their own outfit for the all-important first day of school.

PKPR’s strategy involved outreach to key national media, including securing a rave review from Parenting.com that hailed the site as ”better back to school shopping for girls.” Another fun placement included a shout out on HerSay with Soleil Moon Frye.

We also placed articles in local outlets across the country featuring interviews with local moms and daughters - from Long Island Newsday and the Staten Island Advance to Boston Parent, Lowcountry Parent, and Arizona Family.

Finally, PKPR coordinated in-studio fashion shows with local customers in markets across the country, including Miami, Dallas, Columbus, San Diego, and Seattle. You can watch some of the local segments below.

Fox (Dallas)

NBC (Miami)

Permalink | Posted on Aug 26, 2011 at 6:35 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 02, 2011 1:37 AM

FashionPlaytes.com on The Today Show

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FashionPlaytes.com was highlighted as one of “five fun, affordable buys for kids” on The Today Show this morning, resulting in the largest traffic spike to the site in the company’s three-year history. Watch the segment above (FashionPlaytes starts at about 1:15).

Permalink | Posted on Aug 02, 2011 at 1:37 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 17, 2011 10:51 AM

FashionPlaytes in Working Mother, PBS Kids

FashionPlaytes, which lets young girls design and wear their own outfits, continues to win raves from influential parenting outlets. Working Mother, PBS Kids, Yahoo! Shine, BabyCenter, and Imagination Soup are just a few of the high-profile pubs that have recently sung its praises. 

Permalink | Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 24, 2011 9:24 AM

Good Housekeeping Loves FashionPlaytes.com

PKPR is thrilled to announced that we are now representing FashionPlaytes.com, an online service that lets girls age 5-12 design and wear their own clothes.

To launch the campaign, we arranged for FashionPlaytes to be tested and reviewed by the influential Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Naming it a “Best Product,” Good Housekeeping raved about the service, calling it a “great website for girls that are interested in fashion.”

Stay tuned for more exciting news from this up-and-coming company. 

Permalink | Posted on Feb 24, 2011 at 9:24 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 18, 2010 12:41 PM

NYC’s Largest Residential Green Roof Unveiled

Zeckendorf Towers, the famed pyramid-topped building that initiated the revitalization of Union Square more than 20 years ago, set a new benchmark for the booming neighborhood with the opening of the city’s largest residential green roof last month.

Located at One Irving Place, the 14,000 square-foot green roof will put the full block, mixed-use property at the forefront of New York City’s new green roof initiative. In late September, Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off NYC Green Infrastructure, a major campaign aimed at integrating infrastructure, such as green roofs, to improve water and air quality, cool the City, and reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

Coverage included a front page Sunday real estate section story in the New York Times, NY1, Metro NY, Crain’s NY Business , Curbed NY, DNAinfo and Real Estate Weekly.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 18, 2010 at 12:41 PM by Alisa Finkelstein

Nov 23, 2010 2:48 PM

Opera on Internet Addiction Stirs Controversy

In a world increasingly dominated by texts and tweets, a timely new opera offered a digital-age take on the time-honored tragic heroine.

“The Empty Hours” (Las Horas Vacias) by acclaimed Spanish composer Ricardo Llorca had its staged world premiere at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on November 19th. The tale of a lonely woman whose obsession with the internet fuels an extraordinary fantasy world, “The Empty Hours” was presented by the New York Opera Society in a special, one-night only performance.

PKPR secured an in-depth feature on the opera in the Wall Street Journal (“The Music of Modern Mania”), and previews on WNET’s Sunday Arts, WNYC, and TheaterMania.

We also leveraged the opera’s Internet theme to generate buzz in outlets like Time.com, Wired.com, Time Out New York, and Mediabistro.

Watch the full episode. See more SundayArts.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 23, 2010 at 2:48 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 03, 2011 10:28 PM

zozi.com in Cosmopolitan

PKPR placed a great item on zozi in the October issue of Cosmopolitan (circulation: 3 million), which highlighted the site as “a Groupon for adrenaline junkies.”

Permalink | Posted on Oct 03, 2011 at 10:28 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 15, 2011 10:39 AM

Travelers tap into zozi.com for summer vacations

PKPR took advantage of the summer travel season to position zozi.com as an indispensable tool for anyone looking for discounts on cool vacation experiences, whether traveling to another city or planning a weekend adventure or getaway. Coverage has included Associated Press, Redbook, Family Circle, National Geographic Traveler, Outdoors Magazine, Bankrate, and Fox Business News. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 03, 2011 6:33 AM

zozi in Techcrunch, WSJ All Things D

Strengthening its position as the leader in truly unique local activities and travel experiences, zozi announced this week that it raised $7 million in funding, bringing the company’s lifetime financing to $10 million. The announcement made headlines around the Web, including Techcrunch (we loved the headline: zozi raises $7 million to let you swim with sharks...at a discount.), WSJ’s All Things D, PaidContent (which named zozi one of the ”next big players in the daily deals space”), Xconomy, Tnooz, San Francisco Business Times, and Silicon Valley Wire. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 03, 2011 at 6:33 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 03, 2011 2:31 PM

zozi.com Takes WABC-TV on NYC Subway Race

zozi.com is all about helping people get the most of out of their cities for less. Case in point: a race in the New York City subway system that leads contestants to the Big Apple undergrounds’ hidden secrets and passageways. zozi.com co-founder Dan Gruneberg shows WABC-TV’s Lauren Glassberg how zozi can help New Yorkers experience the city’s coolest and most unique activities without breaking the bank. 

Permalink | Posted on Feb 03, 2011 at 2:31 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 03, 2010 6:27 PM

ModernTribe.com Brightens Holidays

This holiday season, no other store is brightening up the Festival of Lights like ModernTribe.com.

Positioing ModernTribe.com as the go-to source for stylish, clever, and meaningful Hanukkah gifts, PKPR has secured coverage for ModernTribe gifts in numerous gift guides including Time Out New York, Curbed.com, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, Houston Chronicle, Cincinnatti Enquirer, Staten Island Advance, Epicurious.com, Apartment Therapy, ohdeedoh, Centsational Girl, TreeHugger, Luxist, Project Foodie, Cool Mom Picks, Cafe Mom, Albany Times Union, Chicago Home & Garden, SheKnows.com, Thrillist, and Design Addict. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 03, 2010 at 6:27 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 20, 2010 10:02 AM

Medieval Play Comes to Life on NYC Streets

The medieval mystery play got a 21st century update in December when the Christmas story was brought to life on the streets of New York City through a raucous mix of music, dance, song, and drink.

In Strangers and Other Angels, Manhattan’s Morningside Heights became the backdrop for a wild, joyful re-imagination of the centuries-old Second Shepherd’s Play. The production wound inside and outside venues throughout the neighborhood, from Sakura Park near Riverside Church to the Union Theological Seminary. Gathering crowds along the way, the performance culminated with a celebratory dance involving the entire cast and audience and food and drink for all to share.

PKPR placed stories in NY Daily News, WNYC, Metro NY, NY1, Time Out New York Kids, NY Press and New York Times. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 20, 2010 at 10:02 AM by Alisa Finkelstein

May 17, 2010 10:05 PM

Walt Whitman Returns to Streets of New York City

Walt Whitman’s masterpiece “Song of Myself” was brought to life in neighborhoods throughout his beloved New York in a stirring music-theater adaptation making it world debut earlier this month.

From May 5-14, Compagnia de’ Colombari presented MORE OR LESS I AM in venues ranging from the poet’s Long Island birthplace to Grant’s Tomb. The play was conceived and directed by company founder Karin Coonrod, with music by members of the genre-defying string ensemble Brooklyn Rider.

PKPR handled publicity for the roving production, securing a glowing review from The New Yorker’s Ian Crouch, who wrote: “For an hour, it felt as though we’d created, audience and performers together, a real community. To risk sounding trite, we’d become Whitman’s Americans living in his America.”

Other coverage included features in Newsday, American Theater Magazine, Gay City News, and The Brooklyn Paper, as well as previews in Theatermania, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, and This Week in New York.

Permalink | Posted on May 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 21, 2009 3:48 PM

Bryce & Co. Holiday Store in West Village

PKPR helped publicize the launch of Bryce & Co.’s Luxorious Home, a special holiday store opened by our friend Douglas Bryce. The West Village pop-up featured a collection of throws, pillows, and scarves boasting the sartorial style of hand-tailored suits and custom shirts. Coverage included Thrillist, NYMag.com, Racked, New York Times, Fashion Prospectress, Apartment Therapy, LelaLuxe, and more.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 08, 2010 10:53 PM

Raves for Second Issue of Vintage Magazine

“A reading experience so unique, there could never be an app for that.” - San Francisco Chronicle

“The mag illuminates the possibilities of print.” - The National Post

“Perusing Vintage is like sipping a Tanqueray and tonic at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore—a pleasurable blast from the past.” - Mediapost

Those are just a few of the accolades the press has heaped upon the much-anticipated second issue of Vintage Magazine. Other fans range from influential design critic Stephen Heller, who writes the Visuals column for the New York Times Book Review to Mr. Magazine to BettyConfidential.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 08, 2010 at 10:53 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 20, 2009 2:22 AM

Vintage Magazine Named a Top Launch of ‘09

In a world of Kindles and tweets, the launch of Vintage Magazine offered a timely reminder of the pleasures and power of the printed page.

Showcasing a treasure trove of textures, fonts, folds, and die-cuts. Vintage Magazine’s celebration of print earned it high marks from a wide range of outlets - from a Brilliant Highbrow citation in New York Magazine’s Approval Matrix to the distinction of one of the top 25 magazine launches from the influential Media Industry Newsletter. Thanks to coverage in Women’s Wear Daily, Cool Hunting, Mr. Magazine, Folio, Library Journal, and many more outlets, the premiere issue sold out. Stay tuned for issue #2 in May 2010.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 20, 2009 at 2:22 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 16, 2010 10:49 PM

Wonderwall in EW, Huffington Post

Who do celebrities secretly wish followed them on Twitter?  Wonderwall.com asked some of the biggest celebrity Tweeters and got some surprising answers.

The responses from stars like Russell Simmons, Joss Stone, Brandy, and James Van Der Beek generated major buzz, including an exclusive photo gallery on The Huffington Post and a feature on Entertainment Weekly.

Permalink | Posted on Jul 16, 2010 at 10:49 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 01, 2010 10:58 PM

MTV, Gawker Love Lucy

Hailed as a “mini Chris Matthews” by MTV, Lucy, Wonderwall’s intrepid 9-year old reporter, has become a bit of Web celeb. Her interview with actor Jason Segal was named one of the top videos of the day by Gawker, while other outlets from USAToday.com to J-14 have sung her praises.

Permalink | Posted on Jul 01, 2010 at 10:58 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 12, 2010 10:17 PM

Thumbs Up for Wonderwall’s Celebritweets Theater

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Twitter is teeming with celebrities, and their Tweets have become a ripe target for satire. Case in point: Celebritweets Theater, an animated series from MSN’s Wonderwall which imagines the real story behind some of the more bizarre celebrity Tweets.

To introduce the series to a wider audience, PKPR secured features on Celebritweets Theater to influential sites covering the intersection of pop culture and social media, including Mashable, Tubefilter News, and The Frisky.  Individual episodes have also been highlighted in diverse outlets from CosmoGirl and Buzzfeed to Awards Daily and Ear Sucker. 

Permalink | Posted on May 12, 2010 at 10:17 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 09, 2010 10:28 PM

Wonderwall Sparks Gossip Frenzy

Who doesn’t love a little gossip…

When Project Runway’s Tim Gunn questioned the style taste of the Kardashians in an exclusive interview with Wonderwall, PKPR’s buzz-making machine kicked into high gear. After strategically placing items on the interview in key outlets like Pink is the New Blog, Perez Hilton, Huffington Post, and NYMag.com, the story snowballed into a gossip free-for-all, prompting segments on The Joy Behar Show and The Wendy Williams Show and in-depth feature ("Kim vs. Tim") in the New York Post

Permalink | Posted on Mar 09, 2010 at 10:28 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 21, 2009 12:57 AM

Exhibit Puts Spotlight on Peace and Reconciliation

PKPR managed publicity for Cartoons in Conflict: Editorial Cartoonists Explore the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, an exhibit featuring works by forty renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize winners Pat Oliphant and Jim Morin, syndicated political cartoonist Jeff Danziger, and The New Yorker’s Liza Donnelly.

The exhibit was co-presented by Parents Circle Families Forum, a grassroots organization of Israeli and Palestinian families who have lost loved ones in the region’s conflict.

Coverage highlights ranged from an appearance on CNN by family members Robi Damelin and Mazen Faraj to an in depth profile of Parents Circle in the New York Daily News to slideshows of the cartoons in Time Out New York and Gothamist. Other placements included The New Yorker, Flavorpill, The Jewish Standard, Free Speech Radio News, and GRITtv with Laura Flanders.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 21, 2009 at 12:57 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 22, 2011 10:13 AM

Canstruction NYC Makes National Headlines

For the second year in a row, PKPR handled publicity for Canstruction, the annual design competition which helps feed hungry New Yorkers during the Thanksgiving season.

26 of New York City’s leading architecture firms designed larger-than-life sculptures out of more than 100,000 unopened cans of food, all of which were then donated to City Harvest. Highlights of this year’s competition included sculptures of Angry Birds, a Converse sneaker, and Alexander McQueen’s high heels made famous by Lady Gaga. 

Highlights of this year’s coverage included features in the Wall Street Journal and MTV.com, a segment on WNYC, a Best Bets pick in New York Magazine, a shout out from Perez Hilton, and photo galleries in Time Out New York and Gothamist

Other national coverage ranged from ELLE Decor, WWD, and This Old House’s Bob Vila to Scholastic, TreeHugger, and Curbed. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 08, 2011 12:29 AM

Jules Feiffer Celebrated at World Financial Center

Jules Feiffer’s beloved modern Dancer, whose cartoon figure ran for 40 years in The Village Voice, was celebrated by Arts World Financial Center in a series of special events during River To River Festival.

The centerpiece was the NY premiere of The Dancer Films, a collection of six very short films directed by Judy Dennis and featuring Andrea Weber of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company as the iconic character. Taking the experience further, Arts World Financial Center presented an exhibition of Feiffer’s original Dancer drawings alongside new works in A Dance To Spring: The Drawings of Jules Feiffer.

PKPR was thrilled to secure an in depth, front page Arts section feature on The Dancer Films, showcasing interviews with Feiffer, Dennis, Weber, and the film’s choreographers Susan Marshall and Larry Keigwin. Other highlights included features in The Village Voice and a segment on WNET’s Sunday Arts. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 08, 2011 at 12:29 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 17, 2011 9:56 PM

Tweets, Texts, and Theater

This was one performance where the audience was not asked to turn off its phones.

In “The Attendants” by The Nerve Tank, audience members were invited to send text messages and tweets to influence the actions of two performers enclosed in an eight-foot plastic cube in the middle of the World Financial Center, one of New York City’s busiest business hubs. People around the world were also able to send messages and watch every move via a live webcam feed at www.NerveTank.com.

Features on this extraordinary production included The New York Times, NY1, amNY, Village Voice, Time Out New York, City Arts, Flavorpill, Tribeca Tribune, and DNAinfo.

Permalink | Posted on May 17, 2011 at 9:56 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 12, 2011 10:55 AM

The Rover “roves” the World Financial Center

The sound of Carnival carousing and swordfights filled the World Financial Center this March when it presented a production of The Rover, a 17th Century Restoration comedy by Aphra Behn, the first professional female playwright in the English language.

From March 2nd through March 20th, Aphra Behn’s biting comedy of manners transformed the bustling business hub into 17th Century Naples at the height of Carnival, including live music and songs performed by the actors themselves. The New York Classical Theatre production employed the company’s signature panoramic staging style, taking audience members up and down staircases and around mezzanines throughout the 3.5-acre venue. Helmed by director Karin Coonrod, the bawdy, full-blooded romp unfolded not just in front of the audience but all around it.

See reviews of The Rover in The New York Times, The Village Voice, Back Stage, Downtown Express, NY Theatre, and Off Off Online. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 13, 2011 7:04 PM

New York Times: A Musical About Robert Moses?

Highlights from a forthcoming full-length musical exploring the controversial life and legacy of urban planner Robert Moses will have its world premiere at the World Financial Center Winter Garden on Saturday, January 15th. 

In an in depth preview on the front page of the Arts section of the New York Times today, reporter Robin Pogrebrin went behind-the-scenes with Moses biographer Robert Caro to meet the musical’s composer, Gary S. Fagin, and celebrated actor and singer Rinde Eckert, who will portray the city’s “Master Builder.”

Permalink | Posted on Jan 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 29, 2010 2:21 PM

Canstruction Dazzles NYC

Over 100,000 full cans of food were transformed into epic eye candy when they were assembled into fanciful, mind-boggling sculptures at the World Financial Center Winter Garden this month.

The fantastical installations, created by 25 teams of architects and engineers, were part of Canstruction®, an exhibit and design competition that drops jaws in more ways than one. In addition to being a visual smorgasbord for New Yorkers to feast their eyes on, Canstruction® is an inspired campaign aimed at raising hunger awareness during the Thanksgiving season. At the closing of the exhibit, the pop art was dismantled and donated to City Harvest for distribution to programs that feed hungry New Yorkers.

Coverage of the exhibition included CNN, New York Times, New York Post, WABC, Metro, Time Out New York, Flavorpill, NBC New York, and Gothamist.

Watch the WABC segment here:

Permalink | Posted on Nov 29, 2010 at 2:21 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 11, 2010 9:17 PM

Shepard Fairey Mural at World Financial Center

Celebrated artist Shepard Fairey (of the Obama “Hope” poster fame) guided more than 100 young New Yorkers in creating a powerful 40-foot long mural that made its public debut at the World Financial Center this month.  The mural, “A Positive Thought Cannot Be Denied,” expresses the kids’ views on teen violence, the environment, education and other issues relating to social justice.

Coverage included WNET Sunday Arts (video below), Time Out New York, Village Voice, Time Out New York Kids, Gothamist, DNAinfo.com, Newsday, Curated, and The Dirt Floor.

Watch the full episode. See more SundayArts.

Permalink | Posted on Oct 11, 2010 at 9:17 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 10, 2010 11:40 PM

Chopin Festival Garners Worldwide Coverage

To celebrate Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday on March 1st, Arts World Financial Center mounted one of the most ambitious tributes in the world, with more than 200 hours of music performed by nearly 200 pianists.

PKPR garnered international coverage for the week-long event, starting with a Reuters article that was syndicated from Vancouver to Sydney. The New York Post and Time Out New York named it a top pick of the week, while other highlights included New York Times, New Yorker, Flavorpill, and WNET. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 10, 2010 at 11:40 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 05, 2010 2:47 PM

Hamlet in the New York Times

As featured in today’s New York Times, the bustling World Financial Center will be transformed into Elsinore Castle next month when it hosts a free production of Hamlet that will inhabit the sprawling venue as its set.

From April 1-18, New York Classical Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s tragedy in their signature panoramic staging style, with the audience being drawn into Hamlet’s world as they follow the actors down staircases and around mezzanines throughout the entire World Financial Center complex. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 05, 2010 at 2:47 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 15, 2010 12:08 AM

Arts World Financial Center on NY1

Check out this great segment on NY1 about this season’s events at World Financial Center.

Permalink | Posted on Jan 15, 2010 at 12:08 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 17, 2009 10:47 AM

Artist Wants New Yorkers Clothes

From November 10th to December 18th, acclaimed artist MK Guth is inviting New Yorkers to bring old sweaters, socks, sheets, yarn, rags, and any unusable fabric to her workspace in an unused concourse-level retail space at One New York Plaza. Nestled between a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Subway, Guth is sorting, stacking, sewing, and weaving the materials into large ropes and sculptural objects. Visitors can observe and interact with Guth, who was featured in the 2008 Whitney Biennial. It’s the first phase of “This Fable is Intended for You: A Work-Energy Principle,” a 3-month public art project that will include an exhibit in the World Financial Center’s Courtyard Gallery and a performance in the Winter Garden. Check out these links for more on this project: Time Out New York, City Arts, Flavorwire, PAPER, and ArtInfo.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:47 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 14, 2009 1:18 AM

Tiny robot brings Facebook to life

PKPR managed the launch of mydeskfriend, a tiny robotic penguin that connects users to Facebook and other Websites. To kick off the campaign, PKPR oversaw the creation of the launch video above, which was included in dozens of articles about the product. Highlights of the launch coverage include CNET, Time.com’s Techland, Gizmodo, AOL’s Asylum, UberGizmo, Best Stuff, Roger’s Spotlight, Neon Punch, and Coated.

PKPR also arranged product giveaways on sites like Gear Diary and Gadgeteer. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 14, 2009 at 1:18 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 19, 2010 10:20 AM

Aubrey Daniels on “Managing the Albert Haynesworths” in This Morning’s Washington Post

The author behind “Oops! 13 Management Practices That Waste Time & Money And What To Do Instead” writes about how overvaluing smart, talented employees is a practice as common in the NFL as it is in the boardroom. (link)

Permalink | Posted on Aug 19, 2010 at 10:20 AM by Brian

Nov 23, 2009 6:14 PM

To gift or not to gift?

For National Boss Day on October 16th, author Aubrey Daniels wrote a great blog post on the pros and cons of giving your boss a gift.

PKPR has leveraged the blog post to secure coverage in a wide mix of media outlets including USA Today ("Should workers suck up to the boss or not?"), MSNBC, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Today’s Workplace. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:14 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 10, 2009 6:00 PM

TV’s Worst Bosses

To continue to build momentum around OOPS! 13 Management Practices that Waste Time and Money (and what to do instead), PKPR worked with author Aubrey Daniels to develop an original blog post on how some of TV’s top bosses (e.g. 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon and Entourage’s Ari Gold) stack up against the management pitfalls highlighted in Oops!  .

Using the blog post, PKPR outreached to wide mix of blogs and media outlets, encouraging them to interview Aubrey or share his blog post with their followers and readers. Coverage ranged from an in-depth story in The Globe and Mail to AOL’s WalletPop to Occupational Health & Safety Online.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 14, 2009 10:53 PM

Book Challenges Business to Reform

With executives under fire for driving their companies into the ground – and with them the global economy – a new book by bestselling author Aubrey Daniels, Oops!, say it’s time for a paradigm shift that focuses on the root of business mismanagement: individual behavior.

PKPR has secured extensive coverage for Oops!—from an in depth feature and slide show in BusinessWeek to an interview on ABC News Now, as well as Financial Post, The Cranky Middle Manager, Training Magazine, and EHS Today. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 14, 2009 at 10:53 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 29, 2006 4:56 PM

Praise for New Leadership Book

PKPR managed the national publicity campaign for Measure of a Leader by workplace behavior expert Aubrey Daniels. Coverage included: Workforce Management, TomPeters.com, Montreal Gazette, Washington Post, Harvard Management Update, Management Issues, and Training + Development Magazine

Permalink | Posted on May 29, 2006 at 4:56 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 15, 2009 8:37 PM

Hudson River Pilings Project Announced

PKPR helped organize a launch party to announce the Hudson River Piling Project, a temporary art installation by sculptor Joan Benefiel. To help spread the word on how the public can support this exciting public art event, PKPR placed preview stories in such NYC culture outlets as Flavorwire, Cool Hunting, and Brooklyn Modern. Visit Joan’s site to learn how you can be a part of this historic project.. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 15, 2009 at 8:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 17, 2009 4:58 PM

Bikel Concert Benefits Juvenile Law Center

PKPR managed publicity and marketing for Theodore Bikel: The First 85 Years, a benefit concert for the Juvenile Law Center. To drive ticket sales, PKPR implemented a multi-tiered campaign that included media outreach, marketing campaigns with The Forward, WFUV, WNYC, and WFDU, and grassroots outreach to Jewish cultural organizations. More than 1200 people attended the all-star concert, which also featured Arlo Guthrie, The Klezmatics, and Tom Paxton.

Media coverage included The Forward, Jewish Week, Village Voice, The New York Times, Time Out New York, am New York, Playbill, Broadway World, Sing Out! Magazine, Theatermania, Klezmer Shack, Short and Sweet NYC,
Elmore Magazine, and WFDU-FM’s Sunday Simcha and Traditions.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 17, 2009 at 4:58 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 27, 2010 1:16 PM

48 Hour Film Project on Good Day LA

On Good Day LA yesterday morning, Jimmy Stewart and Shain Gillette of the 48-Hour Film Project discussed last weekend’s competition..  Other recent highlights include:  Los Angeles Times’ Brand X Blog, KPCC (NPR-LA), LAist, “ title="LAist">LAist, San Diego Union Tribune, and San Diego City Beat. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 27, 2010 at 1:16 PM by Brian

Jun 08, 2010 11:55 PM

48 Hour Film Project in New York Times

Check out the amazing story on The 48 Hour Film Project competition in New York City in today’s New York Times - lead story across front page of Arts Section with several photos on the inside.

This year’s tour kicked off in late April and coverage so far has included in depth features and interviews on WBUR (NPR in Boston), WAMU-FM (NPR in Washington, D.C.) and NBC New York Nightly News

Permalink | Posted on Jun 08, 2010 at 11:55 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 26, 2009 8:59 PM

48 Hour Film Project 2009

PKPR is managing publicity for the 2009 48 Hour Film Project tour in more than 80 cities around the world.

Check out the terrific KABC-TV segment above on the Los Angeles competition to get a sense of what it’s all about. Other coverage so far includes: WTOP (Washington, D.C.), WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show , New York Post, Washington Express, LAist, Baltimore Sun, Phillyist, and The Onion A.V. Club

Permalink | Posted on Jun 26, 2009 at 8:59 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 16, 2011 7:37 PM

River To River Festival Splashed Across NY Times

Wow. That’s all we can say.

The entire top half of today’s New York Times arts section features a beautiful photo of STREB performing at the River To River Festival. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 01, 2011 2:54 PM

River To River Festival Unveils Lineup

Putting a spotlight on artists whose work is synonymous with New York City, The 10th Annual River To River® Festival unveiled a stellar line-up of completely free events that includes Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, STREB, Sean Lennon and a tribute to The Bottom Line.

As it marks its tenth season, the festival is evolving from a summer-long series of diverse events to a more ambitious, densely packed, month-long festival showcasing a curated roster of New York icons as well as world-class artists. Reflecting this vision, this summer will see the debut of several new flagship events including: Extraordinary Moves, a weeklong celebration of dance at the World Financial Center; a production of Shakespeare’s Henry V performed in Battery Park and on Governor’s Island; and Come Out and Play, a series of participatory games that will activate the streets of Lower Manhattan.

Preview coverage of the festival included the New York Times, Rolling Stone, New York Post, PaperMag, WNYC, Pitchfork, Paste Magazine, Village Voice, BrooklynVegan, New York Press, and NBC New York.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 01, 2011 at 2:54 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 06, 2010 10:44 PM

Dancer Captures New York’s Imagination

Acclaimed Canadian choreographer Paul-André Fortier has captured New Yorkers’ imaginations with Solo 30 X 30, in which he is performing the same 30-minute dance for 30 consecutive days, rain or shine, at One New York Plaza.

Part of The River To River Festival, the extraordinary event has become one of the most buzzed-about public art events of the summer, attracting coverage in almost every major NYC outlet, including reviews in the New York Times and Metro, profiles in Time Out New York, New York Press, This Week in New York, Capitol File, and DNA Info, and segments on WABC-TV, WNYC, NY1, and NBC New York.

Permalink | Posted on Aug 06, 2010 at 10:44 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 05, 2010 11:35 AM

River To River Festival Remembers Merce

Just a few days after the death of their company’s namesake choreographer, dancers from the Merce Cunningham Dance Company gave a memorable performance as part of the 2009 River to River Festival, which drew more than 3,000 people to Battery Park City in Manhattan. Now, almost a year later, five choreographers paid their respects to Cunningham in a program titled “We Give Ourselves Away at Every Moment: An EVENT for Merce,” on July 26th. Lucinda Childs, Bill T. Jones, Susan Marshall, Jon Kinzel and Faye Driscoll presented new dances created for the occasion, as well as existing works inspired by Cunningham’s Events pieces.

Reviews of the performance included The New York Times (and slide show), Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and WNET Sunday Arts.

Permalink | Posted on Aug 05, 2010 at 11:35 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 05, 2010 3:48 PM

4th of July Concert with Dan Zanes

For the first time this year, the River To River Festival expanded its annual 4th of July concert in Battery Park to an all-day family affair headlined by Grammy® Award-winning artist Dan Zanes. The holiday concert was capped off by a giant parade of musicians of all ages performing “76 Trombones.” Coverage highlights includes interviews with Zanes in New York Times, WNBC, and Time Out New York Kids, and previews in DailyCandy Kids, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and MommyPoppins

Permalink | Posted on Jul 05, 2010 at 3:48 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 07, 2009 11:56 PM

A Tribute to Merce Cunningham

The highlight of the 2009 River To River Festival was undoubtedly the tribute to legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham. Thousands turned out on a beautiful New York summer afternoon to celebrate Cunningham who worked and lived in New York City for more than 70 years. Don’t miss the amazing reviews and photos in New York Times, ArtForum, New York Post, ArtForum, Time Out, Star Ledger, WNET, NY Press, and more. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 07, 2009 at 11:56 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 20, 2009 10:25 PM

The Big Draw Draws Big Coverage

Part of The River To River Festival, The Big Draw is a daylong event that turned Lower Manhattan into a giant canvas through a series of hands-on drawing activities led by some of New York’s most innovative artists.

More than 6,000 people attended the event thanks to coverage in numerous outlets including a segment on WNYC and feature on WNYC.org, live remotes on NY1, and previews in outlets ranging from PIX Morning News and Time Out New York to MommyPoppins.com and the New York Post.

Watch the PIX Morning News segment:

Permalink | Posted on Jul 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 07, 2009 7:09 PM

Happy Fourth of July

More than 10,000 people and 60 media outlets and music blogs turned out to cover the River To River Festival’s flagship July 4th concert with Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band and Jenny Lewis. Coverage included: New Yorker, Billboard, Time Out New York, New York Press, Venus Zine, FlavorWire, New York Daily News, BrooklynVegan, and Rockscope

Permalink | Posted on Jul 07, 2009 at 7:09 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 30, 2009 11:31 PM

River To River Festival Kicks Off Summer in NYC

PKPR is proud to be handling publicity for River To River Festival, New York’s largest free summer arts festival.

The 2009 Festival line-up, which the New York Times hailed as “one of the City’s most compelling summer series,” ranges from big names like Richie Havens, New York City Opera, and Merce Cunningham Dance Company to hotly tipped artists like Conor Oberst, Jenny Lewis, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Anthony Gonzelez of M83.

Preview coverage of this year’s festival has included the New York Times, New York Post (and this one, too), New York Daily News, New York Magazine, Miami Herald, NME, and Philadelphia Inquirer.

Check out WCBS-AM’s piece on River To River Festival with the Bang on a Can Marathon:

Permalink | Posted on May 30, 2009 at 11:31 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 01, 2008 2:51 PM

PKPR Manages Launch Events for Sphatika Skin Care

PKPR managed the June 30th launch events for the Sphatika Skin Care line. The events included a media open house at the Sphatika Holistic Treatment Center in New York City, followed by an evening reception at The Rainbow Room. Editors and reporters from more than 25 outlets, including Elle, Allure, Town & Country, WWD, W, Women’s Health, Today’s Black Woman, Good Housekeeping, First for Women, The Knot, The Daily Obsession, and ButterflyDiary.com, attended the two events. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 01, 2008 at 2:51 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 13, 2009 12:56 PM

Aspen Fashion Week Hits the Slopes

The first-ever Aspen Fashion Week put a spotlight on the booming skiwear industry with four days of special events, including a kick-off party hosted by W magazine, an exclusive screening of the acclaimed documentary, VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR, and runway events featuring 2009/2010 winter, ski and snowboard collections from Moncler, Fendi, Rossignol, Ed Hardy SNOW, Under Armour, Obermeyer, and Isaora.

Coverage included: WWD, Vanity Fair, Luxist, Fashion Week Daily, Huffington Post, VIV Mag, Aspen Peak, Fashion Rules!, Aspen.com, Aspen Daily News, and Ski Resorts. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 06, 2009 2:07 PM

Aspen Fashion Week on Good Morning America Now

PKPR secured a great segment for Lisa Johnson, the founder of Aspen Fashion Week, on Good Morning America Now to discuss how to get the season’s top ski looks for less. You can watch it online here. 

Permalink | Posted on Feb 06, 2009 at 2:07 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 13, 2009 11:08 PM

Autism DVD Spotlighted for Autism Awareness Month

PKPR is continuing to raise the profile of The Transporters, a groundbreaking cartoon series proven to help children with autism understand emotions. To coincide with Autism Awareness Month this April, PKPR has secured in depth coverage of the series in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and U.S. News and World Report. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 04, 2009 12:13 PM

NPR, AP Cover Launch of The Transporters

The Transporters is a groundbreaking new cartoon series which has been proven to help children with autism recognize and understand emotions.

Following its successful debut in the United Kingdom, PKPR was hired to manage the January 2009 launch of the series in North America.

To reach the widest possible audience, PKPR focused its initial outreach on national media, securing an in-depth feature in the Associated Press, which was syndicated to hundreds of outlets, including the Yahoo! home page, USA Today, AOL Health, and MSNBC.

PKPR also generated major broadcast coverage, including a segment on NPR’s All Things Considered (the third most popular radio program in the U.S. with 12 million listeners), Associated Press Television, and CBC-TV (Canada). The fascinating science behind the series also received analysis in Discover Magazine and Popular Science.

To drive sales of the DVD, PKPR also implemented a comprehensive program targeting autism, parenting, and special education organizations, blogs, and trade publications. Coverage has ranged from the Autism Society of America and AutismHangOut.com to About.com Special Needs Children and Bon Bon Gazette.

PKPR is currently outreaching to monthly magazines to secure coverage for the DVD in April issues since April is Autism Awareness Month. Confirmed coverage includes Parents, ParentGuide, and Canadian Living.

Permalink | Posted on Feb 04, 2009 at 12:13 PM by Jenny Chang

Apr 06, 2004 6:22 PM

Bloomberg Survey Makes Headlines

When it comes to “wealth-friendliness,” the Cowboy State is riding high.

Aided by a strong recovery out West, Wyoming has kept its top spot as America’s most “wealth-friendly” state according to an exclusive annual ranking by Bloomberg Wealth Manager magazine, Bloomberg’s monthly magazine targeting the needs of financial planners and investment advisers who counsel the affluent. 

For the fourth year in a row, PKPR handled publicity for the annual survey, securing coverage in dozens of outlets including a graph in BusinessWeek’s Footnotes section, Investor’s Business Daily, The Financial Times, New York Daily News, Marketplace Morning Report, and The Providence Journal.

Permalink | Posted on Apr 06, 2004 at 6:22 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 05, 2010 11:37 PM

HazelMail in DailyCandy

PKPR placed an awesome feature on HazelMail in today’s DailyCandy. Other recent coverage includes a review in Netted and a mention on BoingBoing, the world’s third most popular blog, which led to HazelMail’s largest day of app downloads yet. Oh yeah, we also loved that ABC News named it a top Valentine’s Day gift, The Daily Telegraph named it one of the Best Travel Websites and the New York Times Style Magazine highlighted HazelMail in a round-up of iPhone apps.

Permalink | Posted on Feb 05, 2010 at 11:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 16, 2009 4:51 PM

Hazelmail Launches iPhone App

PKPR developed and implemented a comprehensive media and marketing strategy for the launch of HazelMail’s iPhone app, which instantly turns photos taken on an iPhone into personalized postcards—and then prints, stamps, and mails them for you with just the touch of a keystroke.

The campaign kicked off with outreach to influential app reviewers, including the New York Times’ Phone Smart column (very last item) and CNET, which dubbed it one of the “five must--have iPhone apps for your next trip.” Other key reviewers included Mobile Marketer, GigaOM, MacWorld, dealmac via Twitter, and iPhone Life Magazine.

As positive buzz began to spread, we expanded our outreach to mainstream travel media, securing Tweets by USA Today reporter Laura Bly and coverage in outlets like Budget Travel, NationalGeographic.com, am New York, and Canoe.ca.

And, with summer vacation season kicking into high-gear, PKPR coordinated contests and promotions with family-friendly outlets and blogs including Woman’s Day Magazine, Soap Opera Weekly, Trusty Pony, Nerd’s Eye View, and iSmash Photo.

Permalink | Posted on Jul 16, 2009 at 4:51 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 09, 2008 5:54 PM

HazelMail Makes Sending Postcards Fun Again

PKPR recently helped launched HazelMail, a new online service that allows users to instantly turn their photos into personalized postcards, and prints and mails them anywhere in the world.

To build buzz for HazelMail, PKPR first introduced the service to influential tech bloggers, securing favorable reviews from TechCrunch, AppScout, and Killer Startups.

Building on that momentum, PKPR expanded outreach to mainstream travel and consumer media, generating coverage in outlets ranging from Associated Press, USA Today, and Chicago Tribune to Budget Travel Magazine, National Geographic, Spot Cool Stuff, and Blackbook Magazine.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 09, 2008 at 5:54 PM by Jenny Chang

Nov 20, 2001 4:58 PM

Muji Launches in the United States

Prior to now, American fans of the Muji brand have had to travel to Japan, London, or Paris to snap up the Japanese retailer’s sleek, simple clothing, home furnishings, and accessories.  PKPR recently handled publicity for the launch of mujionline, its first-ever online store accessible to U.S. customers. Placements were secured in a wide range of lifestyle and fashion media, including Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, US Weekly, Newsweek, MSNBC, City, Bloomberg, and Elle Girl.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 20, 2001 at 4:58 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 24, 2009 4:25 PM

Is Housing Works the Most Exciting Venue in Town?

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe gets the full-page treatment in this week’s NY Press. We love the headline: “Quiche, Blogs & Rock ‘N’ Roll: Is a small Soho bookstore the most exciting new venue in town?”

Permalink | Posted on Jun 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 09, 2009 12:26 AM

Bjork Concert Raises $40,000 For Housing Works

Last night, 300 lucky guests crowded into Housing Works Bookstore for a special installment of the bookstore’s LIVE FROM HOME concert series: A collaboration between musical legend Björk and the up-and-coming Brooklyn band The Dirty Projectors. The intimate show raised $40,000 for for Housing Works Inc., which provides direct services for homeless New Yorkers with HIV and AIDS.

Jon Pareles wrote in The New York Times “Bjork sings like a force of nature” and Time Out New York called it “the event of the year so far.” For a great overview of what the bookstore is all about, check out this feature in the New York Post. 

Permalink | Posted on May 09, 2009 at 12:26 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 13, 2009 11:19 PM

Housing Works Executive Director on Gothamist

Check out Housing Works executive director Susie Lupert in today’s Gothamist Q&A. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 13, 2009 at 11:19 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 09, 2009 1:50 PM

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe Taps PKPR

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe has tapped PKPR to help raise its profile as a downtown cultural hotspot.

In the coming months, PKPR will be focusing on highlighting the bookstore’s eclectic mix of events that celebrate the written word and cleverly bridge the worlds of music and literature. Case in point: the photo above is of author Augusten Burroughs and singer Tegan Quinn appearing together at the bookstore last year. PKPR will also be promoting special series and events like the New York City Spelling Bee, the Live from Home Series, and the Moth StorySlam, as well as showcasing its unique business model: the bookstore is run almost entirely by volunteers and 100% of its profits go to Housing Works, Inc., the nation’s largest minority-controlled AIDS service provider. Recent coverage has included the New York Times, New York Post, PAPER, Village Voice, and Shecky’s. 

Permalink | Posted on Feb 09, 2009 at 1:50 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 12, 2008 8:55 AM

The Budget Fashionista Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

For the fifth anniversary of The Budget Fashionista blog, PKPR implemented a comprehensive PR campaign aimed at raising the profile of its founder, Kathryn Finney. 

Leveraging Finney’s advice for “recession-proofing your wardrobe,” PKPR secured appearances for Finney on programs such as E! News Daily, Good Morning America, and WCBS-TV, as well as interviews with national outlets like MSNBC’s Jean Chatzky, People Style Watch and Smart Money

To cap it off, PKPR handled publicity for The Budget Fashionista’s Fashion Week party at Housing Works Thrift Store, which attracted more than 50 media outlets—from Reuters and Forbes to CBS Mobile and WNBC to Style.com and The Social Diva. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 12, 2008 at 8:55 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 27, 2008 4:55 PM

World’s Largest Short Film Fest Draws Crowds, Stars

Tropfest NY, the world’s largest short film festival, took place last night on the Battery Park City Esplanade in New York City, Despite the rainy weather and competition from the opening night of the New York Film Festival (and the first presidential debate!), crowds and VIP judges like Julianne Moore, Billy Crudup, and Radha Mitchell turned out to experience eight original short films created by up-and-coming filmmakers.

For its first year operating independently of the Tribeca Film Festival, Tropfest tapped PKPR to build buzz and crowds for the free outdoor event. Preview coverage included People, Time Out New York, OK!, New York Post Page Six, New York Post Agenda, New York Daily News, New York Times Urban Eye, New York Observer, Village Voice, am New York, Downtown Express, Metro, Daily Candy, Flavorpill, and an exclusive preview of one of the night’s short films in New York Magazine’s Vulture Blog.

As the New York Times and USA Today’s Pop Candy blog noted, the winning film, No Man is an Island, was created entirely on a cell-phone for just $57. Not bad, since the director takes home a $20,000 prize. Check out this amazing short below.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 27, 2008 at 4:55 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 18, 2008 6:19 PM

Our New Look

Welcome to the new home of PKPR.

Props to Michael Ian Kaye for our gorgeous new logo and Gregory Maher at
Look North for our beautiful new site. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 18, 2008 at 6:19 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 27, 2008 8:44 PM

Sheryl Oring on NPR

Crisscrossing the country just like Obama, Clinton, and McCain, artist Sheryl Oring is gathering messages for the next president the old-fashioned way: people sit down at her mobile desk, dictate their missives, and she manually types them using a vintage typewriter. The letters will be presented to 44th president of the United States in January 2009.

As Sheryl tours the country, PKPR is raising awareness of the project by securing local, national, and international coverage - from the Los Angeles Times to the New York Daily News to Yahoo! Espana and Huffington Post.

But we were most excited about NPR’s coverage.

PKPR worked closely with NPR’s Bryant Park Project to develop an entire program around Sheryl’s New York City appearance that included NPR listeners submitting their own messages to the next president. Sheryl typed several of them and NPR posted them online, as well as a wonderful video segment that really captures what this special project is all about.

Permalink | Posted on May 27, 2008 at 8:44 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 28, 2011 11:25 AM

Lee, Rideau Win 2011 Dayton Literary Peace Prize

The Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation this week announced that The Surrendered by Chang-Rae Lee and In The Place Of Justice: A Story of Punishment and Deliverance by Wilbert Rideau are the winners of the 2011 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for fiction and nonfiction, respectively. Organizers also announced this year’s runners-up: Beneath the Lion’s Gaze by Maaza Mengiste and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.

PKPR announced the winners in an exclusive in The New York Times and placed an AP story which was published in dozens of outlets including ABCNews.com, Yahoo! News, and Washington Post

Other coverage highlights included USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Mediabistro, and Poets & Writers. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 05, 2011 2:23 PM

Kingsolver Wins First Richard Holbrooke Literary Prize

Author Barbara Kingsolver will receive the first-ever Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize at a gala ceremony in Dayton on November 13th.

The award, which was formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award, was renamed in honor of the late Richard C. Holbrooke, the celebrated U.S. diplomat who played an instrumental role in negotiating the historic 1995 Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the war in Bosnia.The award will be presented to Kingsolver by journalist Kati Marton, Holbrooke’s widow. Holbrooke had been serving as special advisor on Afghanistan and Pakistan under President Obama when he passed away in December 2010.

For the announcement, PKPR placed an exclusive with the Associated Press, including both a news story and Q&A with Kingsolver, which were published by more than 250 outlets around the world. Other coverage included USA Today, Los Angeles Times, CBC, MediaBistro, and Poets & Writers. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 05, 2011 at 2:23 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 15, 2010 3:46 PM

Eggers, James win Dayton Literary Peace Prize

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers and The Book Of Night Women by Marlon James were named winners of the 2010 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for nonfiction and fiction, respectively.

“It can be lonely, believing that books can still change how we think,” said James. “The Dayton Literary Peace Prize reminds us that the book is still our most eloquent tool to speak truth to power, and to bear witness to the good and not so good in human nature.”

Coverage of this year’s winners ranged from Huffington Post and UTNE Reader to Minnesota Public Radio and MediaBistro. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 20, 2010 9:46 PM

Dayton Literary Peace Prize in NY Times, Reuters

Geraldine Brooks, a historical novelist who taps into her own experiences as a wartime reporter to vividly illustrate the horrors of war, will receive the 2010 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement. Brooks spent many years covering crises in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans for the Wall Street Journal before going on to write acclaimed novels, including the 2006 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel March. She will accept the award at a ceremony in Dayton, Ohio on November 7th.

PKPR secured coverage for the announcement in the New York Times, Reuters, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Publishers Weekly, Mediabistro, Poets & Writers, and more.

Permalink | Posted on Aug 20, 2010 at 9:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 23, 2009 9:01 PM

Shortlist for Dayton Literary Peace Prize Announced

In recognition of their work chronicling human rights in Asia, Africa, and the developing world, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Committee today announced that authors and journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn will receive the 2009 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement. The committee also announced the shortlist for this year’s prizes in fiction and nonfiction. Coverage included New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Mediabistro, Washington Post books review editor Ron Charles, and The New Yorker’s Book Bench blog,

Permalink | Posted on Aug 23, 2009 at 9:01 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 24, 2008 6:46 PM

Dayton Literary Peace Prize Salutes Authors

The 2008 Dayton Literary Peace Prize will be presented in Dayton, Ohio this Sunday, September 28th.

Winners include Junot Diaz for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Edwidge Danticat for Brother, I’m Dying. PKPR has been instrumental in raising the awards’ national profile including stories in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, National Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, San Jose Mercury News, Publisher’s Weekly, and Library Journal. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 24, 2008 at 6:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 06, 2008 11:25 PM

Taylor Branch to Receive Literary Peace Prize

This week, PKPR helped announce that the premier chronicler of America’s civil rights era will receive a special Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement.

Taylor Branch, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning trilogy America in the King Years is widely considered the definitive history of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement, will accept the award at a ceremony in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 2008. Coverage ranged from the Baltimore Sun to Publisher’s Weekly to Mediabistro’s Galley Cat blog. 

Permalink | Posted on May 06, 2008 at 11:25 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 16, 2011 1:05 PM

“Can You Draw The Internet?” Wows at Internet Week

One of the highlights of Internet Week New York was Can You Draw The Internet, a competition that challenged artists, graphic designers, and New York City school children to capture the Internet’s billions of websites, videos, and photos in just one image. The results were funny, surprising, and often beautiful.

Outlets charmed by the exhibition ranged from TechCrunch (retweeted more than 500 times) and Huffington Post to Babble.com and The Next Web.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 10, 2011 8:07 PM

Digital Archaeology Exhibit on NPR

The first-ever archaeological dig of the Internet, Digital Archaeology, brought some of the Internet’s earliest and most influential websites back to life in an interactive exhibition that made its U.S. debut at Internet Week New York. The exhibit was created by ad agency Story Worldwide in partnership with Google.

Visitors had the opportunity to surf 28 bygone sites on the vintage hardware and software corresponding to the period of each site’s launch. The centerpiece of the exhibit was a display of The Project (1991), which reunited the first-ever website created by World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, with the pioneering NeXT Cube and the Nexus browser. Other highlights included leading lights from New York City’s early digital scene such as Word.com (1995), one of the Web’s first e-zines, and The Blue Dot (1995), an art and design playground by pioneering online agency Razorfish. The exhibit also featured experimental browser The Web Stalker (1997) and the self-destructing website for the film “Requiem for a Dream” (2000).

NPR’s On The Media produced an in depth segment that brought the exhibit to listeners nationwide in the way that only NPR can do (listen for yourself below). Other coverage highlights included CNN, Fast Company, Time.com, CBC, Adweek, MSNBC.com, The Next Web, Yahoo!, The New Jersey Star Ledger, ReadWriteWeb, PSFK, and New York Observer’s Betabeat.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 05, 2011 10:08 PM

Big Apple gears up for Internet Week NY 2011

Nearly 250 crowd-sourced events, including panels, exhibits, meetups, conferences, and parties, will bring the Internet to life across New York City during Internet Week New York 2011 from June 6 – 13.

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirstin Gillibrand, Will.i.am, Rachel Ray, Jane Pratt, Kevin Jonas, Tyra Banks, Isabella Rossellini, Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, New York City’s Chief Digital Officer Rachel Sterne, Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, Tumblr founder David Karp, and Pandora founder Tim Westergren are just a few of the thought leaders participating in events throughout the week.

Many outlets previewed Internet Week New York this week, using the citywide festival as a news peg to survey the state of New York’s growing technology sector. Advance features included The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, The New York Post, The Next Web, and Xconomy.

To kick off the festival, PKPR organized a Press Preview Breakfast on June 6, where the more than 150 journalists will have an opportunity to preview exhibits at the festival’s headquarters, as well as meet the organizers of events being held throughout the city.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 05, 2011 at 10:08 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 21, 2011 11:22 PM

Internet Week: The future of DIY Bieber

Living up to its reputation as the ultimate crowd-sourced festival, Internet Week New York last week launched Make the Stage, an online campaign that allows the public to submit and select the live presentations for the festival’s main stage.

Now in its fourth year, Internet Week New York has fast become the world’s top celebration of all things digital. This year’s festival, which will take place from June 6th through the 13th, is expected to draw over 20,000 people to more than 200 crowd-sourced events across the city. Located at Internet Week New York Headquarters, the AOL Broadcast Stage showcases interviews, panels, and presentations by the Internet’s top brands and thinkers, with all programming streamed live to a global audience.

Check out coverage of the campaign - and Alex Blagg from A Bajillion Hits’ brilliant promo video (above), in New York Magazine, Gawker, Bulldog Reporter, AdRants, NYConvergence, PR Newser, and MediaBistro.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 21, 2011 at 11:22 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 11, 2010 10:41 PM

Internet Week New York on CNN

Permalink | Posted on Jun 11, 2010 at 10:41 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 11, 2010 8:07 AM

Is Internet Week the new Fashion Week?

With more than 150 event across New York City celebrating digital culture, Internet Week New York is taking the Big Apple by storm this week. Citing this year’s energy and spirit, The Economist hailed it as ”larger and more upbeat, more in the spirit of the city’s long-established Fashion Weeks.” Crain’s New York agreed, saying ”Move over, fashion; Internet Week is growing.”

Highlights so far have included the Yahoo! Provoke Summit, the Mashable Media Summit, a NY Tech Meetup featuring demos from New York’s top start-ups, The Webutante Ball (NYC’s “Internet Prom”), as well as a wide variety of conferences, panels, education events, parties, and meet-ups

For more reports from Internet Week NY, check out NPR, The Daily Beast, Mashable, NY1 , and The Star Ledger.

Our favorite quote belongs to CNET’s Caroline McCarthy, who described it like this: 

“Internet Week has turned into an amalgam of parties, conferences, and power breakfasts nearly as dense as the far more established South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas; a schedule with a swagger worthy of last year’s Jay-Z Gotham paean Empire State of Mind.”

Permalink | Posted on Jun 11, 2010 at 8:07 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 04, 2010 11:36 PM

New York City Gears Up For Internet Week

New York City is gearing up for the third annual Internet Week New York, which will will host over 150 events between June 7-14 at the festival’s first-ever headquarters at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion and at dozens of locations throughout the City.

Reflecting both the rise of New York City as a new tech capital and the festival’s emergence as a top annual gathering for Internet leaders, the diverse slate of programming includes everything from panels, conferences, and educational events to art installations, live performances and parties. To build buzz for the festival, PKPR secured preview stories in a wide range of media including the Wall Street Journal (”Internet Week New York kicks of seven days of Web geekery”), New York Times (”Tech festivals land”) CNN (”The next Silicon Valley? It may be New York”), NBC New York (”Internet Week to be bigger and better”), Metro (”The tech sector powers up”), Hollywood Reporter, Village Voice, ZDNet, PCMag, and Mediabistro. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 04, 2010 at 11:36 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 08, 2009 4:42 PM

Fortune: ‘Net Takes Manhattan

We couldn’t have written a better headline for Fortune’s wrap-up piece on the Internet Week New York 2009.

PKPR once again handled publicity for the weeklong festival celebrating New York’s Internet industry. An estimated 15,000 people, including such industry movers and shakers as Al Gore, Barry Diller, Rupert Murdoch, Martha Stewart, and Twitter co-founders Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone, attended over 110 conferences, panels, exhibits, screenings, and networking events hosted by the likes of YouTube, Microsoft, Digg, Time Warner, Mediabistro, Digitas, and College Humor.  Highlights ranged from NY Tech Meetup Showcase to the first-ever Webutant Ball.

More than 100 reporters and bloggers were credentialed to cover Internet Week. Coverage included Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, New York Post, New York Observer, All Things D, Crain’s New York Business, CNET, and Huffington Post.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 08, 2009 at 4:42 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 05, 2008 8:55 PM

Mayor Bloomberg Kicks off Internet Week

PKPR helped kick-off the first-ever Internet Week New York with a blast of coverage this week including a full-page Daily News story on how the Internet has changed New York, New York Post, Metro, Time Out New York, Hollywood Reporter, and CNET. In all, PKPR has credentialed more than 70 media outlets and bloggers to cover the more than 80 events happening throughout the week.

Our favorite event: the official launch at Gracie Mansion where Mayor Bloomberg welcomed the City’s digital media leaders and pondered whether his buddies on Facebook were true friends. The New York Times chimes in here. And check out this great New York 1 segment, which also features PKPR client and Internet Week event partner Arts Engine. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 05, 2008 at 8:55 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 24, 2008 5:04 PM

PKPR Featured in PR Week

PKPR’s strategy for launching the first-ever Internet Week New York was profiled in PR Week’s ”Launch Pad” column. In addition to securing launch-day stories in outlets such as the New York Daily News, Variety, CNET, Crain’s New York, and Mediabistro, PKPR created Internet Week New York groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites to attract potential event partners for the weeklong festival celebrating New York’s Internet industry and community. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 24, 2008 at 5:04 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 15, 2008 9:37 PM

Manhattan Media Scoops Up Harvard Alumni Magazine

Adding to its roster of media properties, Manhattan Media today announced that it has acquired 02138, the award-winning lifestyle magazine for Harvard alumni. PKPR secured an exclusive on the announcement in the New York Times and follow up coverage included Mediaweek, Folio, New York Observer, and Gawker.

Permalink | Posted on May 15, 2008 at 9:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 21, 2008 6:50 PM

Stunts and Video Launch Wall Street Journal Parody

To launch My Wall Street Journal, a limited-edition parody, PKPR developed a multi-tiered PR campaign that combined stunts, a viral video, and major media placements.

Prior to the newsstand launch, PKPR conceived and distributed a phony hidden-camera video of Rupert Murdoch ranting about My Wall Street Journal. The video touched off a round of pre-launch buzz online, which grew to a peak with exclusive launch-day stories in the NY Times and the Huffington Post.

We also placed the editors on Imus, CNBC, and MSNBC, and hired an Ann Coulter lookalike to promote the newspaper in front of Fox News, which earned coverage in outlets from AM New York to the Boston Globe to Mediabistro.

The numbers: the HuffPo story was one of it’s most widely-read stories for a full week; the video is near 85,000 views; and “My WSJ” got as high as #2 on Amazon.com’s humor best-seller list and #65 on its overall bestseller list.

The cherry on top: a shout out on New York Magazine’s coveted Approval Matrix (top left corner).

Permalink | Posted on Apr 21, 2008 at 6:50 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 17, 2009 4:26 PM

Social Media Boosts Cinereach Campaign

Cinereach, a nonprofit that champions socially relevant films, wanted to boost the number of entries for its Reach Film Fellowship, a prestigious six-month program that pairs young filmmakers with grants, resources, and industry mentors.

The ideal applicant would be a recent film school grad with an interest in social causes. To get the word out to this narrow niche, PKPR developed a finely tuned social media campaign that used Twitter, Facebook, blog, and online outreach to connect with film students, social activists, and influencers in the independent film world.  The results: applications for this year’s Fellowship program increased by over 100%.

PKPR’s campaign resulted in tweets from some of the most widely followed independent film voices on Twitter, including Filmmaker Magazine editor Scott Macauley, indie film guru Ted Hope, The Independent Magazine, DocuGirl, and Docs Interactive.

On Facebook, the call for applications was posted by such targeted groups as Emerson College, Future Filmmakers, Student Filmmakers, and Independent Short Filmmaking. Film schools around the country also shared the news via e-blasts and bulletin boards, including NYU, Brown, and UNC.

Meanwhile, PKPR’s blog outreach led to posts on such prominent sites as Documentary.org, the site of the International Documentary Association; Working Films; Social Edge, the Skoll Foundation’s social entrepreneur networking site, and the School of Visual Arts. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 17, 2009 at 4:26 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 10, 2009 12:39 AM

New York Magazine Screens Cinereach Short

To mark the culmination of Cinereach’s 2009 Reach Film Fellowship Program, PKPR worked with New York Magazine to exclusively screen this year’s winning short film by filmmaker Brendan McQueen. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 10, 2009 at 12:39 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 21, 2008 11:05 PM

Cinereach Makes Its Media Debut

A quartet of young, socially conscious filmmakers mentored by Oscar-nominated directors like Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter) and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Boys of Baraka) debuted their short documentaries at the first major event presented by the new non-profit Cinereach earlier this week.

PKPR helped introduce Cinereach and the filmmakers to the industry and public by placing stories in outlets like Hollywood Reporter and Filmmaker Magazine, securing an exclusive screening of one of the film’s on New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, and facilitating posts by two of the filmmakers on Huffington Post.

Held at The Gramercy Hotel Rooftoop, guest included director Mira Nair and reporters from the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Reeler, and IndieWIRE.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 21, 2008 at 11:05 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 08, 2009 2:30 PM

Enviro Doc Takes Top Honor at Media That Matters

The Ninth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival, which premiered June 4th, once again showcased short films that inspire audiences to think, laugh and take action on pressing social issues. Highlights of this year’s festival included Jury Award winner NEXT WAVE, Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzer’s alarming documentary about the world’s first climate change refugees from the Carteret Islands, and WILL I BE NEXT, about gun violence in Chicago. Festival coverage included: Chicago Sun-Times, IndieWire, Austin American Statesman, In These Times, TreeHugger, Green Life, Grist Magazine, WorldChanging, About.com, Tilzy, Big Red Apple, Austinist, and The Indypendent.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 08, 2009 at 2:30 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 07, 2008 7:49 PM

Election Day Premieres on PBS

Directed by Arts Engine founder Katy Chevigny, Election Day, a powerful documentary following 11 Americans as they vote in 2004, premiered on PBS’ P.O.V. on July 1st. Leveraging the broadcast and Arts Engine’s 10th anniversary, PKPR secured a mix of profiles and interviews for Katy in outlets ranging from NPR and TruthDig.com to IndieWire and Stream. 

Permalink | Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 7:49 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 30, 2008 9:14 PM

Media that Matters Film Festival Makes Its Mark

Arts Engine’s eighth annual Media That Matters Film Festival, one of the first and largest online film festivals, rolled out its red carpet yesterday for a premiere at The IFC Center in New York. Showcasing a collection of 12 short films aimed at inspiring audiences to think, laugh, and take action on today’s top issues, the festival hits that PKPR sweet spot where art and activism meet.

For the launch, PKPR secured an exclusive screening for one of the festival’s films, EVERY THIRD BITE, on New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, where a spirited debate ensued over the future of the world’s honey bees. Other coverage included Boston Globe, Huffington Post, The Oregonian, PC Magazine’s AppScout blog, IndieWIRE, Variety, Stream, Tilzy.TV, and Tribeca Film Institute’s Resource’s blog

Permalink | Posted on May 30, 2008 at 9:14 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 24, 2004 6:43 PM

Tom Peters’ Travel Tips in NY Times

PKPR arranged for Tom Peters to be profiled in today’s Frequent Flyer column in The New York Times. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 24, 2004 at 6:43 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 03, 2002 3:46 PM

Tom Peters: Business Guru 2.0

“The reaction from the press has been unlike any I’ve received since In Search of Excellence in 1982.”
- Tom Peters

For his first book in five years, PKPR gave author and business expert Tom Peters a media makeover, positioning Re-Imagine! Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age as a “re-invention” of the business book and highlighting Peters’s expertise on post-boom, post-Enron issues. With a national book launch campaign that included targeted speaking engagements and a high-profile panel discussion at Bloomberg’s NY headquarters, PKPR landed Peters his first-ever profile in the New York Times, as well as major national print and broadcast coverage including O-The Oprah Magazine, Entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Reuters, Bloomberg Radio, and CNBC. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 03, 2002 at 3:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 18, 2006 8:21 PM

Families Put Spotlight on Peace

Marking the fifth anniversary of 9/11, more than 30 victims of terror from around the world gathered in New York City for a historic conference highlighting solutions to terrorism that break the cycle of violence. To raise awareness of the conference—and ensure that the voices of those who support peaceful conflict resolution were included in anniversary coverage, PKPR booked leaders of Peaceful Tomorrows on more than 20 radio shows around the country, including Milwaukee, Detroit, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Boston, as well as appearance on USA Radio and Pacifica’s Democracy Now. A highlight of the campaign was a joint appearance on CNN by Terry Rockefeller, who lost her sister in the 9/11 attacks, and Beatriz Abril, who lost her brother in the Madrid bombings.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 18, 2006 at 8:21 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 07, 2004 11:16 PM

POZ Turns 10

The magazine that wasn’t supposed to survive, written for an audience that wasn’t supposed to survive, turned 10 years old this month.

Making a powerful statement on its cover with 80 of its HIV positive readers posing nude in famed New York restaurant Florent, POZ magazine celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a special issue looking back at the groundbreaking magazine’s first decade. 

PKPR managed publicity for photo shoot with photographer Spencer Tunick, securing coverage in outlets from New York Times to Reuters to USA Today.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 07, 2004 at 11:16 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 30, 2005 3:41 PM

Reboot Study Makes National Impact

Reboot, the national network for young Jewish Americans, vaulted to national attention when PKPR managed publicity for the organization’s landmark survey on Gen Y and religion. The survey’s results received coverage in top-tier outlets, including USA Today, the Associated Press, MTV News, Washington Times, and ABCNews.com. PKPR also positioned Reboot co-founder Roger Bennett as an expert source for religion reporters, leading to ongoing relationships with PBS, NPR, US News & World Report and Christian Science Monitor.

Permalink | Posted on Apr 30, 2005 at 3:41 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 07, 2006 10:59 PM

Look, Love, Listen, Respect Debuts

Look, Love, Listen, Respect is a public service announcement campaign starring Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez, and Amanda Peet. A collaboration between HIV Forum NYC and the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, the campaign breaks new ground by enlisting female spokespersons to highlight the essential role that love, respect, and self-esteem play in helping gay men lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

PKPR helped spread the word by implementing an aggressive online campaign targeting mainstream media, gay media, and blogs. Coverage included the New York Times, PlanetOut, LOGO, and Towleroad. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 07, 2006 at 10:59 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 17, 2005 8:36 PM

PKPR Scores Trifecta for Jewcy Benefit

Jewcy Chanukah was a benefit concert for New Yorkers looking for something more “Jewcy” than dreidel-spinning contests or Matzoh Balls. Perry Farrell, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (Robert Smigel),
Saturday Night Live star Rachel Dratch, and hip hop provocateur Princess Superstar were among the many performers.

PKPR scored what Jewcy called “a trifecta”: a front page story in the New York Times Styles section, a shout out on New York Magazine’s Approval Matrix, and item in the New York Post’s Page 6. 

To help drive ticket sales, PKPR also outreach to blogs, entertainment guides, and newsletters, from Thrillist to the Village Voice.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 17, 2005 at 8:36 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 16, 2004 11:35 AM

Shining a light on LEAD

The Leadership Education and Development Program in Business, Inc. (LEAD) had been helping minority high school students pursue business careers since 1981, but the organization lacked the kind of national profile needed to attract corporate sponsors, academic partners, and applicants. PKPR sharpened LEAD’s identity and messaging, and leveraged a pending Supreme Court decision on affirmative action to position Richard Ramsey, LEAD’s new president, as an authority on equality in education. The resulting in-depth, big-picture profiles, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, NPR, and HR Magazine, led directly to new funding from corporations and foundations.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 16, 2004 at 11:35 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 05, 2007 10:24 PM

Ironweed Pioneers a New Type of DVD Club

Since Ironweed Films debuted in December 2005, PKPR has helped the politically-minded DVD-of-the-month club pioneer a new category and surpass subscription goals by securing valuable coverage in both print and online media – from the New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and San Francisco Chronicle, and UTNE Reader to New York Press and BUST.

Permalink | Posted on Jan 05, 2007 at 10:24 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 07, 2004 10:42 PM

Imagine Festival Gives Artists A Political Platform

The Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues & Ideas was an artistic antidote to the 2004 Republican Convention. Through vigilance and skillful messaging, PKPR broke through the cacophony of politicians and protesters, and gave artists a voice in the national dialogue.

Throughout the campaign, PKPR drove home the Festival’s core principle: art is vital to civic discourse. We highlighted the big picture early and often – at a kick-off press conference and then a media preview party, giving reporters access to artists and organizers. Once the Festival swung into gear, we managed publicity for the more than 200 events at 75 venues across the city, including a 4-mile long unemployment line of New Yorkers waving pink slips.

We placed five articles in the Wall Street Journal, ten in the NY Times, five in AP, and a 4-part series in the LA Times, and secured guest spots for organizers and artists on outlets from CNN and NY1 to Air America, and WNYC. Most importantly, we helped the Festival attract the attention – and exert the influence – it deserved. Most events were near-capacity, sold-out, or standing-room only

Permalink | Posted on Sep 07, 2004 at 10:42 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 27, 2006 12:12 PM

ForSaleByOwner.com Breaks Away from Crowd

Do you really need a realtor?

To distinguish ForSaleByOwner.com as the leader in a crowded category, PKPR generated a constant stream of news and consumer tips regarding the benefits of selling a home without a broker. Aggressive outreach to business, tech, and consumer reporters produced positive coverage in dozens of top media outlets – including The Today Show, CNN, CNN.com, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek—and helped position COO Colby Sambrotto as the face of the “for sale by owner” phenomenon, as well as an authority on all real estate issues.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 27, 2006 at 12:12 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 01, 2006 10:21 PM

Hep Team Launches in NYC

After a successful pilot program in Chicago last summer, Hep Team expanded to three major markets in the summer of 2006 to raise awareness among gay and bisexual men that hepatitis A and hepatitis B are preventable by vaccination.

PKPR outreached to national and New York media, including organizing a press conference covered by NY1, CBS News on Logo, The Advocate, New York Blade, and Gay City News. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 01, 2006 at 10:21 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 12, 2006 6:53 PM

Fotolog raises $4 million

Signaling continued growth for one of the world’s largest social networking sites, Fotolog announced this week that it has raised $4 million in Series C funding from BV Capital and 3i. Since March 2005, Fotolog has raised three rounds of funding from BV Capital, 3i, and private investors for a total of $12 million. Fotolog membership has surged from 1 million to more than 4.7 million in the past 20 months, pushing Fotolog into the top 50 websites worldwide, according to Alexa Rankings.

Check out an interview with Fotolog co-founder Adam Seifer at GigaOm, as well as coverage in Mashable, Mediapost, Digital Media Wire, PaidContent, and more. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 12, 2006 at 6:53 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 01, 2006 12:29 PM

Picture Perfect Launch for Fotolog Book

Fotolog, the world’s largest photo blogging community, boasts a new book featuring more than 3,000 photos by its members. PKPR’s publicity campaign for the book has resulted in coverage ranging from ABC News Now and WABC-TV to a live chat on WashingtonPost.com to leading blogs like About.com, Gothamist, Towleroad, and Cool Hunting.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 01, 2006 at 12:29 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 05, 2005 11:55 AM

Fotolog Leads Photo Blogging Boom

Founded in 2002 as a small photo-sharing project for a few dozen friends, Fotolog became a thriving online community, especially in South America, largely through word of mouth online.

Fotolog hired PKPR in 2005 to raise the site’s awareness in the United States and position Fotolog as a leader in the emerging photo blogging boom.

PKPR leveraged co-founder Adam Seifer’s personal photo blog and professional background to position him as an expert on photo blogging and social networking.

Despite competition from sites such as Flickr, PKPR secured “big picture” stories on photo blogging that showcased Fotolog as the category leader. Coverage has included major profiles in Businessweek, Newsweek, Inc., Time, ABCNews.com, and MSNBC.com, and Adam is now recognized as a “face” of photo blogging. His commentary and photo blog have been featured in New York Times, ABC News, CBS Radio, WCBS-TV, WABC-TV, and Investors Business Daily

Permalink | Posted on Dec 05, 2005 at 11:55 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 15, 2001 3:47 PM

Voice of the Left Moves Front-and-Center

When the ten-year-old American Prospect wanted to quickly raise its profile, MKPR began by reshaping the left-of-center political magazine’s image from a quiet journal to an influential liberal antidote to the Bush administration. Thanks to MKPR’s outreach, the magazine enjoyed high-profile media placements nationwide, while co-founder and co-editor Robert Kuttner became a national media source on economic and political issues, appearing regularly on broadcast programs ranging from CNN and CNBC to NPR and Pacifica Radio Network.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 15, 2001 at 3:47 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 30, 2006 10:29 PM

PKPR Launch Strategy Profiled in PR Week

PKPR’s strategy for the launch of Sherman’s Travel magazine was profiled in PR Week’s Launch Pad column.

PKPR launched the magazine, a spin-off from the travel site, by placing an exclusive story in the New York Times and then going wide to trade and consumer media, including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Mediaweek, and Washington Post. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 30, 2006 at 10:29 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 24, 2006 10:11 PM

Peace Gets a Chance in Media Spotlight

PKPR helped shine a global spotlight on veterans groups working for peace when it handled publicity for the March 20th “Bring ‘Em Home Now” Benefit Concert with Michael Stipe, Moby, and Rufus Wainwright. Dozens of outlets from around the world covered the historic event including CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, MTV News, Rolling Stone, AP, and The New York Times.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 24, 2006 at 10:11 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 16, 2008 4:55 PM

We Knew Him When…

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We got a little thrill when Lin-Manuel Miranda took home the Tony last night for “In the Heights”. His hip-hop improv group, Freestyle Love Supreme, was a regular act at Ars Nova when we worked with the Hells Kitchen theater back in 2006.

Don’t miss his speech. It brought down the house. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Feb 28, 2007 12:24 PM

Ars Nova’s “Thursdays at Ten” Gets Raves

Ars Nova, the intimate Off-Off Broadway theater, tapped PKPR to help shine a spotlight on “Thursdays at Ten,” its weekly series showcasing some of New York City’s most exciting up-and-coming performers, including Creation Nation, Bridget Everett, and Freestyle Love Supreme. Recent in depth coverage of the series has ranged from The New York Times and Time Out New York to New York Press to Thrillist. 

Permalink | Posted on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:24 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 13, 2008 2:12 PM

PKPR in The New York Times

Patrick Kowalczyk took David Carr from The New York Times behind the scenes at The Gotham Independent Film Awards to give Times’ viewers the inside scoop on how a red carpet works. Check out the video on NYTimes.com.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 13, 2008 at 2:12 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 03, 2008 12:08 AM

Stars Shine at Gotham Independent Film Awards

The film awards season kicked off last night in New York City with the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards.

For the second year in a row, PKPR handled all media operations for the coveted awards which honor the year’s best independent films.  More than 60 media outlets covered the ceremony, including E! News, AP Television, VH-1, Inside Edition, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Daily News, Huffington Post, Newsweek, BBC, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and InStyle.

Top honors went to Penelope Cruz, Gus Van Sant, Frozen River, Vicki Christina Barcelona, and Ballast. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 03, 2008 at 12:08 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 22, 2008 11:36 AM

IFP Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Independent Film Week

The nation’s oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, the Independent Feature Project (IFP) hosted Independent Film Week in September.

The week of film screenings, panel discussions, and networking reflected the organization’s mission of discovering, showcasing, and supporting new independent film projects and talent. 

Zack & Miri Make a Porno director, Kevin Smith, kicked things off with a Q&A on “Making Your First Feature” and answered questions about his next project, “Red State.”

PKPR secured preview, news and feature coverage in key film trade publications like Variety, Hollywood Reporter and indieWIRE, as well as mainstream press like am New York, the Village Voice and the New York Sun.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:36 AM by Scott Piro

Dec 03, 2007 9:21 PM

Gotham Awards Kick Off Awards Season

PKPR took The Gotham Awards to the next level in 2007 by securing the awards wider coverage than ever before. More than 60 media outlets covered the red carpet arrivals, including Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Extra, CNN, BBC, Entertainment Weekly, E! Online, Newsweek, and FoxNews.com.

To get a sense of the event, check out Jada Yuan’s terrific segment for New York Magazine in the video above. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 03, 2007 at 9:21 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 09, 2007 6:08 PM

Gotham Awards Celebrate Year’s Best Indie Films

The kick-off to the film awards season, The Gotham Awards will take place for the first time ever at Brooklyn’s Steiner Studios. PKPR has secured major coverage for this year’s awards including AP, International Herald Tribune, New York Daily News, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, and Yahoo! Movies. Tune back in November 28th for coverage of the actual awards.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 09, 2007 at 6:08 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 16, 2011 1:33 PM

The Moth Gets Hungry

The Moth kicked off its fall season with a stellar night of celebrated foodies sharing tales of gastronomic adventures. Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi hosted the evening which featured a star-studded line-up of storytellers including Top Chef judge Gail Simmons and acclaimed chef David Chang of Momofuku.

Coverage included an interview with Laskshmi in New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, Gothamist, The Village Voice, The New York Times, Grub Street, Eater, The Dish, and Joonbug.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 24, 2010 11:22 AM

Calvin Trillin Honored at Moth Ball

The Moth presented acclaimed journalist, novelist, and humorist Calvin Trillin with the Moth Storytelling Award at its annual Moth Ball on Tuesday, November 16th at Capitale in New York City.

Trillin’s honor was the centerpiece of a star-studded evening celebrating The Moth, the 14-year old non-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. A strong literary voice chronicling the American scene for more than four decades, Trillin has taken storytelling to new heights in every conceivable genre and medium from childhood memoir to food essay to political satire. His diverse and prolific career includes contributing to the New Yorker since 1963 and writing his weekly “Deadline Poet” column for the Nation since 1990.

To build buzz leading up to the gala fundraiser, PKPR placed in depth previews in the Wall Street Journal, Metro, Time Out New York, and Gothamist.

Post-coverage of the event included The New York Times, VanityFair.com, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New Yorker, WNYC, NBC New York, Time Out New York, Flavorpill, Mediabistro, and Guest of a Guest.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 24, 2010 at 11:22 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 17, 2009 11:46 PM

The Moth Ball in Vanity Fair

For the fourth year in a row PKPR handled publicity for The Moth Ball, the annual benefit for the nation’s leading storytelling non-profit, The Moth. This year’s Moth Storyteller of the Year was Anna Deavere Smith, star of the acclaimed Off-Broadway show, Let Me Down Easy. Coverage included: Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Huffington Post, New York Observer, Gothamist, Flavorpill, New York Press, Playbill, Guest of a Guest, New York Social Diary

Permalink | Posted on Nov 17, 2009 at 11:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 21, 2008 12:57 AM

Storytelling Takes Center Stage at Moth Ball

Have we got a story for you…

For the third year in a row, PKPR handled publicity for the The Moth Ball, the annual benefit for The Moth, the acclaimed non-profit dedicated to the art of storytelling.

Yarnspinners like Salman Rushdie, Garrison Keillor, and Ira Glass turned out in force to celebrate the ancient art form. For the inside scoop, check out behind-the-scenes coverage from The Moth Ball, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, New York Observer, and WETA’s Author, Author.

The end.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:57 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 13, 2007 4:10 PM

The Moth Turns 10 at Moth Ball

Fresh off the heels of promoting The Moth’s first-ever National Story Tour, PKPR managed publicity for The Moth’s 10th Anniversary Moth Ball Gala. A highlight of the coverage was a full-page story in Time Out New York featuring an oral history by past storytellers including authors Malcolm Gladwell and Gay Talese. For more coverage of The Moth Ball, see InStyle, Gawker, and Jossip.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 13, 2007 at 4:10 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 20, 2007 9:49 PM

PKPR Helps The Moth Spread its Wings

Hailed as “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” by The Wall Street Journal, The Moth presented its first-ever national tour in 2006/2007.

PKPR managed publicity for the 13-city, generating major features in media outlets across the country—from Washington Post and Washington Examiner to NPR’s Here and Now to Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Christian Science Monitor.

Permalink | Posted on Apr 20, 2007 at 9:49 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 28, 2008 10:46 PM

2008 Queer Lounge Moves into Bigger Digs

C.A.N.T. @ SUNDANCE - Homos Away From Home

“Everything gets bigger and bigger at Sundance, from the pioneering Queer Lounge, now located in a multilevel storefront on Main Street, to the number of features that apply to get in...” - The Los Angeles Times - January 16, 2008

For the third year in a row, PKPR traveled to Park City, Utah to help Queer Lounge puts its unique stamp on the Sundance Film Festival. With panels by day and parties by night, Queer Lounge proved a major hit thanks to its prime new location on Main Street.

Entertainment Weekly covered the Queer Lounge panel on the Hollywood writer’s strike, while The Advocate, LOGO, and Washington Blade used Queer Lounge as the jumping off point to exlore gay film’s resurgence at Sundance.

But our favorite was VH-1’s Best Week Ever , which turned its hidden camera on Queer Lounge revelers to determine if “the gays” are really better dancers.

Permalink | Posted on Jan 28, 2008 at 10:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 29, 2006 11:13 PM

Queer Lounge Debuts in Toronto

For the first time, Queer Lounge rolled out the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. PKPR managed publicity for its expansion and ensured it made a splash amidst all the competition.

Coverage included in depth features in The Toronto Sun, The Globe and Mail, and Xtra.  A highlight of the week was a raucous party celebrating the screening of John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus. Check out the scene from the party on PerezHilton and Blog Toronto. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 29, 2006 at 11:13 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 29, 2006 11:31 PM

Queer Lounge in Rolling Stone

Queer Lounge has officially become a Sundance institution thanks to a spread in Rolling Stone calling it one of the festival’s hot spots and a major feature in Hollywood Reporter. Other highlights included San Francisco Chronicle, The Advocate and profiles of Queer Lounge founder Ellen Huang in Go and Curve Magazine. 

Permalink | Posted on Jan 29, 2006 at 11:31 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 16, 2012 12:09 AM

Big Turnout for SpaFinder Media Luncheon

On January 11th, PKPR organized a media luncheon for the announcement of SpaFinder’s Spa Trends Report for 2012. Held at the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria, the event was attended by journalists from 25 top outlets including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Reuters, Financial Times, Health, and Ladies Home Journal.

Coverage of this year’s report so far has ranged from Associated Press, Reuters, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and Fox News to Yahoo! Shine, SheKnows.com, and the Toronto Sun.

Permalink | Posted on Jan 16, 2012 at 12:09 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 28, 2011 10:46 PM

SpaFinder on The Doctors

PKPR secured a major national television placement for SpaFinder today when editor Diana Wright appeared on The Doctors to demonstrate do-it-yourself spa and beauty treatments using Halloween-friendly items like pumpkin and chocolate. Check the video clip out here. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 27, 2011 8:13 PM

iVillage, MTV, Fitness Promote Sun Safety

For Melanoma Awareness Month this May, PKPR promoted SpaFinder’s “I Will Reflect” bracelet which changes color when when exposed to harmful UV rays to remind users to cover up and practice sun safety.

Coverage has included iVillage, Fitness, MTV.com, Everyday Health, Perez Hilton, and Woman’s Day

Permalink | Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 23, 2011 8:35 PM

SpaRahRah! Goes Nationwide

After a successful pilot launch in New York City and Los Angeles, SpaFinder expanded SpaRahRah, its deals program featuring exclusive discounts on spa, wellness, and travel packages curated by the experts at SpaFinder. The program now includes national travel packages, as well as local deals in South Florida and Dallas.

Coverage of SpaRahRah! has included USA Today, Yahoo! News, Aol Daily Finance, CNBC.com, College Candy, and Spa Business

Permalink | Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 06, 2011 8:01 PM

SpaFinder on The Today Show

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

PKPR secured a great segment on The Today Show today highlighting SpaFinder Gift Certificates as a great last-minute gift for Mother’s Day.

Other top outlets featuring SpaFinder in their Mother’s Day gift guides include Shape, Huffington Post, The Daily Glow, Fab Fit Fun, She Knows, and MomFinds. 

Permalink | Posted on May 06, 2011 at 8:01 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 30, 2011 1:37 PM

Wellness Week TV Coverage Nationwide

PKPR developed and implemented an aggressive, national campaign to promote SpaFinder’s Wellness Week 2011.

With more than 500 spas, fitness centers, and yoga studio participating in cities across the country, PKPR went deep securing more than 40 in depth TV segments on local stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, Miami, Columbus, Detroit, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tampa, and more.

Check out some of the best segments below.

Denver - KUSA-TV (NBC): Spas, fitness centers offering half-off deals:

Atlanta - WXIA-TV (NBC): Are Spa Weeks a Good Deal?

Baltimore - WMAR-TV (ABC)/Good Morning Maryland: SpaFinder Wellness Week more about comfort, less about money

Boston - New England Cable News: Could you use some TLC? Wellness Week brings deep discounts for spa treatments and other healthy treatments

Permalink | Posted on Mar 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 29, 2010 10:26 PM

SpaFinder Slideshow on Huffington Post Travel

Check out this awesome photo gallery on Huffington Post of the world’s top spas as selected by thousands of fans in the 2010 SpaFinder.com Reader’s Choice Awards. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 29, 2010 at 10:26 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 01, 2010 4:53 PM

SpaFinder Deal Days on TV Nationwide

PKPR secured major coverage for SpaFinder Deal Days in markets across the country, from New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Diego to Philadelphia, Detroit, Seattle, Portland, and Birmingham. Check out some of the highlights below.

Permalink | Posted on Oct 01, 2010 at 4:53 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 27, 2010 9:15 PM

Widespread media coverage for SpaFinder Deal Days

From September 20 - 26, hundreds of spas, yoga studios, and Pilates centers nationwide will be slashing prices by 50%, or offering flat-rate $50 deals on treatments and classes.

It’s all part of Deal Days, a major national promotion developed by PKPR client SpaFinder.

To encourage early sign-up and bookings, PKPR has implemented an aggressive national and local campaign. National coverage to date has included Fitness Magazine, USA Today, MSN.com, AOL, iVillage, Women’s Health, and Seventeen.

Local coverage includes Time Out Chicago, New York Daily News, Philadelphia Magazine, Denver Post, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Austin American-Statesman.

Permalink | Posted on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:15 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Aug 24, 2010 9:46 PM

SpaFinder on WABC

Check out this great segment that PKPR developed for WABC’s Lauren Glassberg on the hot new trend of cold spa treatments. 

Permalink | Posted on Aug 24, 2010 at 9:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 19, 2010 10:25 PM

SpaFinder Deal Days Attracts National Attention

PKPR managed the publicity campaign for the first-ever SpaFinder Deal Days, a national program in which hundreds of spas offered luxury spa treatments for just $50. The multi-tiered campaign included national outreach, a morning drive radio tour with spokeswoman Joan Lunden, an NYC street promotion with a team of models dressed in spa robes, and aggressive local outreach in top markets across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.  Highlights of coverage included: USA Today, Conde Nast Traveler, Time.com, Real Simple, Self, Los Angeles Times, Cafe Mom, Boston Globe, BellaSugar, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Orlando Sentinel. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 19, 2010 at 10:25 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 29, 2008 9:07 PM

Campaign Raises Melanoma Awareness

To raise awareness of Melanoma, SpaFinder created photosensitive “I Will Reflect” wristbands that change color when exposed to UVA & UVB rays.

PKPR is implementing an aggressive public relations and marketing campaign to promote the bracelets and SpaFinder’s Melanoma Intiative throughout summer 2008.

On the marketing front, PKPR developed promotion partnerships with Woman’s World, Soap Opera Digest, and Quick and Simple.

On the media front, PKPR has secured placements in dozens of major outlets including The Today Show’s Bobbie Brown, Daily Candy, Teen Vogue, Elle.com, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, FitSugar, and MomFinds,

Finally, PKPR coordinated morning drive radio interviews for SpaFinder editor Melisse Gelula in major markets across the United States on May 14th, including Boston, Denver, Atlanta, and St. Louis. 

Permalink | Posted on May 29, 2008 at 9:07 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 31, 2007 4:09 PM

Media Flock to Spa Experience at Grand Central

More than 75 reporters attended an exclusive media preview for SpaFinder’s Spa Experience, a free, four-day event at Grand Central featuring 50 spas from around the world. Coverage included USA Today, ABC News 20/20, BusinessWeek Weekend TV, Good Day New York, CW11 Morning News, Bloomberg on the Weekend, WCBS-TV, New York Post, Daily News, Woman’s World, and AARP The Magazine (link to PDF), the world’s largest circulation magazine, and Budget Fashionista. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 31, 2007 at 4:09 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 30, 2007 1:47 PM

SpaFinder on E!

PKPR worked closely with E! News Daily to create a terrific segment on celebrity eyecare secrets featuring Luxury SpaFinder beauty editor Melisse Gelula. PKPR has also recently arranged interviews for Melisse and editor in chief Gary Walther with a wide range of outlets on spa and beauty trends - from an in depth piece in the New York Times to ranging from MSNBC,

Permalink | Posted on Jul 30, 2007 at 1:47 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 17, 2010 1:26 PM

Live Out Loud Video Inspires Gay Youth

In the midst of a national wave of anti-gay bullying and violence, a powerful short video is revealing how one person can change a school – and the lives of hundreds of gay and straight youth – in just one day.

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Lance Black (“Milk”) is one of the many LGBT leaders participating in The Homecoming Project, Live Out Loud’s grassroots initiative that brings successful gay adults back to their high schools to share their stories, lessons, and hope with today’s students.

In addition to a segment on PBS’ In The Life, PKPR placed stories on the video in numerous blogs including Gawker, The Miami Herald, Logo TV’s 365Gay.com, Queerty, and AfterElton,

For more on The Homecoming Project, read Black’s first-hand essay on his return to his high school at MTV.com, check out this interview in 2BMag with Live Out Loud founder Leo Preziosi, or see Time Out New York’s round-up on the most effective organizations supporting gay youth. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 23, 2009 5:46 PM

Live Out Loud Profiled in Time Out New York

PKPR secured a full-page profile of Live Out Loud in this week’s Time Out New York. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 23, 2009 at 5:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 30, 2008 8:58 PM

LIve Out Loud Honors Student Leaders

Actor Cheyenne Jackson, star of the hit Broadway musical Xanadu, hosted LIVE OUT LOUD’s Seventh Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, April 28th. More than 400 community leaders attended the benefit, which culminated in the awarding of $2500 scholarships to four high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.

Coverage included The Advocate, Newsday, Fashion Week Daily, Jossip, Playbill, and Broadway World. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 30, 2008 at 8:58 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 06, 2008 10:04 PM

OM yoga Mix 2

PKPR helped implement a comprehensive PR and marketing program to launch OM Yoga Mix 2 this May. Coverage so far has ranged from Shape, Fitness RX, Organic Spa, Healing Lifestyle & Spas, and Elephant to blogs like Yoga Buzz.. PKPR has also lined up promotions and giveaways this summer with Redbook, Complete Woman, Quick & Simple, Woman’s World, and WeightingLine.com.

Permalink | Posted on May 06, 2008 at 10:04 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 16, 2008 9:33 PM

Survey on Gay Consumers Makes Headlines

Prime Access and PlanetOut this week released the 2008 Gay and Lesbian Consumer Study, one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of gay and lesbian consumer habits and brand perceptions.

The survey found that Bravo, Apple, Showtime, HBO, Absolut, and Levi’s are the gay-friendliest brands, while WalMart, Dunkin Donuts, Cracker Barrel, Exxon Mobil, and Samsung earn the lowest marks from gay and lesbian consumers.

PKPR placed stories on the survey far and wide—from Reuters and Yahoo! News to Brandweek and MediaPost to The Advocate and Logo.

Permalink | Posted on May 16, 2008 at 9:33 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 19, 2008 4:46 PM

Prime Access founder profiled in The Advocate

Prime Access founder Howard Buford is profiled in the current issue of The Advocate as part of a feature on the nation’s top gay and lesbian business people. Howard’s expertise on marketing to gays and lesbians was also recently featured in Marketing News, The Advertiser, and Diversity Inc. Magazine. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 19, 2008 at 4:46 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 07, 2011 1:57 PM

Webby Awards Turn 15

PKPR has represented The Webby Awards since they began in San Francisco in 1997. To celebrate the 15th Annual Webby Awards, we placed a byline and slideshow today by Webby executive director David-Michel Davies at The Business Insider highlighting his favorite winners from each of the past 15 years. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 07, 2011 at 1:57 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 15, 2011 10:24 PM

Bieber and Streep: Only at The Webbys

Bieber. Meryl Streep. Angry Birds. The Old Spice Guy.

Nope, it’s not a weird dream, it’s just some of the wildly diverse nominees for The 15th Annual Webby Awards.

Over 150 outlets covered this year’s nominee announcement including The New York Times, Reuters, Mashable, CNN, Huffington Post, Wonderwall, Wired, People.com, USA Today, AFP, E! Online, MSNBC.com, Hollywood Reporter, LA Times, Forbes.com, The Atlantic, Business Insider, and TubeFilter.

Permalink | Posted on Apr 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 14, 2011 11:09 PM

USA Today: Webbys + MLB = Home Run

This year, global fans around the world will be able to experience the Webby Awards live thanks to a unique partnership with the interactive media arm of Major League Baseball, annually the Internet’s largest presenter of live events.

In addition to social media and multiple stream integrations, viewers will have the ability to share in-progress highlights, interact on multiple screens using custom developed mobile phone and tablet apps, and experience a tricked-out video stream that provides not just a front row seat to the ceremony, but also the ability to participate and shape the event as it unfolds.

USA Today has the full scoop here.

Permalink | Posted on Mar 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jan 21, 2011 7:37 PM

Net Neutrality, Privacy Top Webby Awards List

On the heels of the 20th anniversary of the World Wide Web last month, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) has identified security, privacy, copyright law, net neutrality, and maintaining an open Web as the top five challenges facing the medium in the next five years.

Dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the Internet, IADAS’ 750 global members serve as the judging body of The Webby Awards, the leading international honors for excellence on the Internet. Members of the Academy range from Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, Martha Stewart, and Arianna Huffington to Federated Media founder John Battelle and Twitter co-founder Biz Stone.

Coverage of the Academy’s report ranged from Huffington Post and Time.com to Mediabistro and Portfolio.

Permalink | Posted on Jan 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 17, 2010 6:57 PM

Apps Get Webby Love

Kicking off its 15th year celebrating the best of the Internet, The Webby Awards is expanding its mission to reflect the sweeping impact that apps are having on digital culture and commerce.

As part of the launch for its 15th annual call for entries, The Webby Awards debuted a new suite of categories saluting apps for handheld and tablet devices, as well as a diverse mix of mobile experts, including Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley, Yelp.com CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, who will judge the new awards.

Coverage included WSJ’s All Things D, Los Angeles Times, Mediabistro, Broadcasting & Cable, TheWrap, BrandChannel, Folio, and Mobile Marketing Watch.

Permalink | Posted on Sep 17, 2010 at 6:57 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 03, 2010 12:27 AM

Webby Awards - The gift that keeps on giving

This year’s Webby Awards continue to generate amazing coverage.

First up, an over-the-top behind-the-scenes video of Webby winners OK Go and The Muppets. What transpired - an epic staring contest - has gone viral, with dozens of outlets singing the video praises, including the Los Angeles Times, Yahoo!, Gawker, The Daily Beast, Wired, and Radar.

Second up - a genius Webby red carpet video - The Webby Internet Pop Quiz by AOL’s Urlesque. Test it and see how well you know the Interwebs.

Permalink | Posted on Jul 03, 2010 at 12:27 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 18, 2010 11:48 PM

Stars turn out for 14th Annual Webby Awards

A who’s who of Internet superstars, including Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler, Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bateman, Roger Ebert, OK Go, and Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, turned out for The 14th Annual Webby Awards in New York City. More than 60 major media outlets covered the red carpet and ceremony, which was hosted by B.J. Novak of The Office.

Coverage included Entertainment Tonight, CNN, Fox News Channel, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, New York Post’s Page Six, Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, Gawker, and The Los Angeles Times.

Winners once again dazzled the audience with The Webbys’ famous five-word speeches. Our favorites - both musical - were from viral video sensations P.S. 22 Chorus and Auto-tune the News.

Permalink | Posted on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:48 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 19, 2010 10:47 PM

14th Annual Webby Awards Announced

Twitter, foursquare, Zach Galifianakis, David After Dentist, Texts from Last Night, Hulu, Mashable, and ColbertNation are among the Internet and pop culture superstars nominated this week for The 14th Annual Webby Awards, the Internet’s top honor. PKPR kicked off the Webby Awards season by arranging television interviews on outlets such as CNN, Reuters, and Good Day News York (see video clips below).  Coverage for the nominee announcement spanned far and wide, including CNN.com, Reuters, People, Wall Street Journal, CBC, Wired, Los Angeles Times, Gawker, AoL’s Urlesque, The Daily Telegraph, Fast Company, and Entertainment Weekly. 

Permalink | Posted on Apr 19, 2010 at 10:47 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 20, 2009 9:11 PM

Webby Awards Names Decade’s Top Internet Moments

Capping a decade dominated by the Internet, The Webby Awards this week released its list of the ten most influential Internet moments of the 2000s.

From the 2001 demise of Napster sparking a wave of innovation that transformed entertainment to the 2009 Iranian election protests demonstrating the power of Twitter and other social network in reshaping democracy, the list spotlights a diverse mix of pivotal Internet milestones that defined the first decade of the 21st century. Other highlights of the Webby survey include Craigslist expanding outside of San Francisco (2000), Google’s IPO (2004), Facebook opening up to non-college students (2006), and the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

PKPR secured coverage of the list far and wide, including CNN, ABC News, Reuters, CBC, Huffington Post, AFP, and Los Angeles Times. The list has been retweeted on Twitter more than 3000 times, reaching millions of people around the world and sparking widespread debate on the list.  Many outlets - from the Sydney Morning Herald to the CBC - are inviting their readers to submit their own favorite Web milestones. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Sep 22, 2009 7:14 PM

Video Helps Launch 2010 Webby Awards

To help promote the call for entries for the 14th Annual Webby Awards in June 2010, PKPR worked with the Webby team to conceive and produce a video featuring past Webby winners delivering the awards’ famous five-word speeches. The video asks potential entrants: If you only had five words, what would you say?

PKPR was successful in securing wide coverage for the call for entries announcement, with many outlets posting the video with the articles, including USA Today, AOL Walletpop, The Presurfer, AdGabber, Neatorama, and Mediabistro. To date, the video has been viewed by more than 10,000 times. 

Permalink | Posted on Sep 22, 2009 at 7:14 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 10, 2009 10:10 AM

Webby Awards on CNN

You can follow the Wall Street Journal’s live-tweeting of the ceremony here or watch all of the winners’ five-word speeches at The Official Webby Awards YouTube Channel. And Huffington Post readers pick their favorite speeches—including a “best of” speeches slideshow - here.

Our favorite:

Permalink | Posted on Jun 10, 2009 at 10:10 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 12, 2009 12:03 AM

Jimmy Fallon and Twitter Among Webby Honorees

Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor, Sarah Silverman, Twitter, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Lisa Kudrow, and Seth MacFarlane are among the Internet superstars who will be honored with Webby Special Achievement Awards at the 13th Annual Webby Awards on June 8th.

Check out AP, Reuters, People, and AFP to find out why. 

Tune in to the official Webby Awards YouTube channel on June 9th to hear all of the winners’ famous five-word speeches.

Permalink | Posted on May 12, 2009 at 12:03 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Apr 14, 2009 9:22 AM

2009 Webby Awards Nominees Announced

PKPR today announced the nominations for the 13th Annual Webby Awards. Coverage included CNN, Reuters, E! Online, People, Los Angeles Times, Wired.com, Adweek, San Francisco Chronicle, Access Hollywood, and CNET

Check out Webby Awards executive director David-Michel Davies on The Loop on G4TV.

Permalink | Posted on Apr 14, 2009 at 9:22 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 15, 2008 6:25 PM

Web Video Stars Promote Webby Entries

Tony vs. Paul vs. Webby from Webby Awards on Vimeo.

To promote the 2009 call for entries, The Webby Awards enlisted some of the biggest names in Internet video, including Barely Political, You Suck at Photoshop, and Jake and Amir, to create videos for a special campaign.

PKPR helped spread word about the campaign by giving leading bloggers a first look at the original videos before they went live online. Coverage included Boing Boing, Wired, AOL’s Urlesque, New Tee Vee, Backstage, Tilzy.TV, Documentary, and Broadcasting & Cable.

You can check out all of the videos here. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 15, 2008 at 6:25 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Oct 24, 2008 1:15 AM

Future of Web Debated at WebbyConnect

Laguna Beach was the setting for WebbyConnect 2009, the annual summit of Webby Awards winners, judges, and industry leaders. Speakers from NY Times Chairman Arthur Sulzberger to Huffington Post CEO Betsy Morgan turned out to debate the future of online media and entertainment. To give people around the world a front row seat, PKPR worked closely with the Webby team to create the WebbyConnect blog, which showcased video updates, photos, and coverage from outlets like The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, CNET, New York Observer, The New York Times, PaidContent, and The Industry Standard. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 24, 2008 at 1:15 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 16, 2008 8:00 PM

Webby Awards Take Over New York

We’re just about recovered from the 12th Annual Webby Awards celebrations, which took course over three days last week in New York City.

Some of our favorite coverage:

- The Guardian U.K’s minute-by-minute live blog coverage

- An MSNBC photographer shows and tells what it’s like to be a herded behind the velvet rope on the red carpet.

- Huffington Post’s first-hand take on the evening’s festivities

- New York Post’s Page Six gives the scoop on The Webby Awards’ famous five-word speeches

- Wall Street Journal’s brilliant Web video segment featuring highlights of all the best speeches and some great red carpet moments

Permalink | Posted on Jun 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 09, 2008 10:45 PM

David Byrne Gets a Webby

The Webby Awards announced this week that David Byrne will receive this year’s Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a visionary career that has pushed the boundaries of music, art, and technology. PKPR generated coverage on Byrne’s award in outlets from E! Online and the Los Angeles Times to Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, BoingBoing.

Permalink | Posted on May 09, 2008 at 10:45 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 07, 2008 10:50 AM

Colbert, will.i.am Among Webby Winner

The Webby Awards announced winners and special achievement honorees yesterday. PKPR pre-pitched stories to The Associated Press, Reuters, CNN, People, and Variety among others. As of this morning, more than 300 articles and blog posts about the winners were published online. 

Permalink | Posted on May 07, 2008 at 10:50 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 04, 2007 11:00 PM

Webby Awards on Good Morning America

To help drive entries for the 2008 Webby Film and Video Awards, PKPR recommended that the Webbys develop a list of the 12 most influential Web video moments of all time.

The final list, which included everything from the Star Wars Kid to Senator George Allen’s infamous “macaca” incident, attracted major attention. PKPR secured segments Webby Awards executive director David-Michel Davies on Good Morning America, Fox News Channel, ABC News, and Public Radio International, and placed items on leading blogs from Boing Boing to Screenhead.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 04, 2007 at 11:00 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 28, 2007 9:37 AM

Ellen Page Plugs Not One, But Two PKPR Clients

Check out this clip of Oscar nominee and Juno star Ellen Page on VH1’s Best Week Ever.

Fresh off her win at The Gotham Awards the night before, Page reveals that she also secretly envies taking home a Webby Award. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 28, 2007 at 9:37 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 11, 2007 11:43 AM

Bowie, YouTube Founders Honored at 11th Annual Webby Awards

For the 10th year in a row, MKPR managed publicity for The Webby Awards, which were held in New York City on June 5, 2007. Coverage spanned from CNN, AP Television, NPR, and ABC News to New York Magazine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Gawker. Watch the TV coverage and read what media outlets around the world are saying. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 11, 2007 at 11:43 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 10, 2008 10:18 PM

HIV Big Deal on PBS’ In the Life

As a result of PKPR’s efforts, HIV Big Deal was the centerpiece of the December episode of In the Life, the news magazine show which airs on PBS stations nationwide. The eight minute segment featured in interviews with the series’ creators and actors and provided an in depth look at how the series is using the Internet to reduce the spread of HIV. You can view the segment in full here. 

Permalink | Posted on Dec 10, 2008 at 10:18 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jul 08, 2008 9:16 PM

Series Reinvents HIV Prevention for YouTube Era

Created by NYU and Public Health Solutions, HIV Big Deal is an ongoing, web-based campaign to inspire gay men to have safer sex and to get tested for HIV.The centerpiece of HIV Big Deal is a dramatic web video series about Josh, a young gay man living in Manhattan dealing with the all the dilemmas gay men face - love, friendship, sex, health, and everything in between.

To reach gay men online, PKPR developed a comprehensive PR and marketing program targeting gay media sites, blogs, e-newsletters, and social networking groups. PKPR placed stories in outlets like TIME.com, The Advocate, Sirius Radio, and Metrosource, and leading gay blogs inlcuding Towleroad, Queerty, and Bilerico Project. PKPR also placed banner ads on sites like GayHealth.com and Poz.com and partnered with events promoters, such as Josh Wood Productions, Mark Nelson, and Spin Cycle, to run announcements in their e-newsletters. Finally, PKPR recently launched a Facebook group, where members will be updated on future activities and episodes.

Permalink | Posted on Jul 08, 2008 at 9:16 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Mar 03, 2008 9:52 PM

MyPhotoAlbum Catches on With Moms and Teens

In a marketplace dominated by Kodak, Snapfish, and Shutterfly, PKPR helped MyPhotoAlbum carve out a niche by developing a PR and marketing program targeting parents, teens, and other photo enthusiasts. Promotions and coverage PKPR secured include: ReadersDigest.com, Parents, Baby Talk, Woman’s World, Newsday Parents & Kids, Woman’s Day, and J-14. 

Permalink | Posted on Mar 03, 2008 at 9:52 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 11, 2009 11:22 PM

AP turns to dealnews.com for retail coverage

As a result of PKPR’s efforts, AP turned to dealnews early and often for its holiday shopping coverage, interviewing founder Dan de Grandpre for several articles which were syndicated in hundreds of outlets nationwide. Highlights included:

* Planning takes stress out of holiday shopping * Holiday sales on rise
* Black Friday forecast* When Black Friday is worth the effort
* Retailers use social media to advertise deals
* Plot strategy now for holiday shopping

Permalink | Posted on Dec 11, 2009 at 11:22 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 25, 2009 12:03 AM

dealnews.com on The Today Show

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Carmen Wong, The Today Show’s personal finance expert, highlighted dealnews.com as a great Black Friday shopping resource, saying the site “will have the deals up before anyone else.”

Also, don’t miss this great segment on dealnews on NY1. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:03 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 23, 2008 10:56 AM

dealnews.com on The Today Show

PKPR booked a great segment for Dan de Grandpre, the founder and editor of dealnews.com, on The Today Show on December 23rd to discuss last-minute holiday shopping deals. Check out the segment below.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 29, 2008 8:59 PM

dealnews on NPR’s Weekend Edition

Over the last three years, PKPR has helped position Dan de Grandpre, the founder and editor in chief of dealnews.com, as a consumer advocate and online bargain-hunting expert.

With the economy struggling, Dan’s advice is needed now more than ever.

As the holiday shopping season kicked into high gear this past week, PKPR secured Dan several high profile, national interviews including NPR’s Weekend Edition, American Public Media’s Marketplace, Fox & Friends, CBS News Radio, and Lou Dobbs Radio.

dealnews was also highlighted in hundreds of outlets as a money-saving resource for holiday shoppers, including USA Today, New York Times, SmartMoney, Kiplinger, Marketwatch, and Forbes.

Permalink | Posted on Nov 29, 2008 at 8:59 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 20, 2007 12:21 PM

Wall Street Journal profiles Dealnews

To cap off the holiday season, PKPR secured a profile of dealnews founder Dan de Grandpre—and his personal tips for last-minute holiday shopping—in the Wall Street Journal today.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 20, 2007 at 12:21 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Dec 06, 2007 5:04 PM

dealnews Dominates Black Friday Coverage

MKPR developed a comprehensive strategy aimed at positioning dealnews as the leading source for intelligence on Black Friday sales and deals. Founder Dan de Grandpre appeared on outlets from Fox & Friends to Good Morning America Now to CW11 Morning New to discuss shopping tips and participated in a satellite TV tour and morning drive radio tour in more than 20 markets around the country. dealnews has also been featured prominently in coverage leading up to Black Friday, including PCMag.com, Smart Money, AP, USA Today, and Forbes.com.

Permalink | Posted on Dec 06, 2007 at 5:04 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 12, 2007 12:31 PM

Yahoo! Tech Story Sends Massive Traffic to dealnews

For the 2006 holiday shopping season, PKPR developed an aggressive PR campaign for our newest client, dealnews (http://dealnews.com), the web’s leading guide to the best deals on consumer electronics, gadgets, apparel, and more.

In addition to placements in key outlets such as The New York Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, Bloomberg, and Consumerist.com, PKPR helped drive online holiday shoppers to dealnews by focusing heavily on web portals, news sites, and blogs. On December 22nd, a post by Yahoo! Tech blogger Tom Samiljan appeared on the Yahoo! home page , perhaps the most valuable piece of real estate on the Web, resulting in massive traffic to dealnews. In all, unique visitors to dealnews during the holiday season increased four-fold, from 760,000 in 2005 to more than 3 million in 2006

Permalink | Posted on Nov 12, 2007 at 12:31 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk