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
Client: dealnews

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
Client: The Moth

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
Client: The Webby Awards

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
Client: Tropfest New York

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
Client: Dayton Literary Peace Prize