Founded in 1991, the Entertainment Publicists Professional Society (EPPS) is the premiere organization for entertainment publicity and marketing professionals. With chapters in Los Angeles and New York, the EPPS membership is diverse, representing a cross section of publicity, promotion and marketing professionals from every segment of "traditional" and non-traditional entertainment, including age
ncies, broadcast and cable television, motion pictures, convergence media, crisis management, digital media, gaming, home entertainment, music, non-profit, performing arts, theme parks and sports. EPPS understands the significant role members play in creating and implementing innovative and imaginative campaigns for a broad range of organizations and clients. To serve the unique and ever-changing needs of its members, EPPS conducts educational programs designed for working publicists, including monthly panels and bi-annual networking mixers in Los Angeles; bi-monthly programs in New York; publishes "Connections," an online bi-monthly newsletter which includes summaries of our panels, Member News, and much more. The website also features a job bank and discussion forum which only members can access. The EPPSilson Award honors public relations campaigns conducted in support of entertainment content that has, as an element of the campaign, a cause-oriented or public service marketing tie-in. EPPS is a non-profit organization. For more information, contact Marilyn Finegold, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 310.496.4449
Los Angeles Chapter:
The Los Angeles Chapter has become the primary resource for continuing education for entertainment PR professionals on the west coast. Senior studio, network, agency and freelance marketing executives participate by providing input on topics to be covered by monthly panels and as moderators. EPPS advises UCLA Extension on the entertainment publicity course it offers on a regular basis. It also partners with the Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild to provide education and training for the union’s publicist members.
