The Moth

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