The Moth

Hailed as “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” by The Wall Street Journal, The Moth is an acclaimed nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of storytelling. Since 1997, The Moth has brought a total of more than 2,500 original stories to more than 90,000 listeners, told by everyone from Ethan Hawke, Frank McCourt, and Margaret Cho to a firefighter, a reformed pickpocket, and a hot dog eating champion.

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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.

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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