McDonald Selznick

Client

McDonald/Selznick Associates

 

Objective

Publicize the launch of a new talent agency for principals Julie McDonald and
Tony Selznick, former top producers at Kazarian/Spencer, the third largest
west-coast commercial talent agency.

 

Tactics

Interview McDonald and Selznick, and get client list and credits.
Draft and approve hard news release and separate media advisory.
Advance to weekly trades before dailies under news embargo, but.
Secure compliance with news embargo prior to release.
Release to journalists, then follow-up with digital photo offer.

 

HEADLINE – “Agents McDonald, Selznick choreograph their own firm”
Variety -- September 21, 2000
REP SHEET - “Agents Julie McDonald and Tony Selznick, who represent
choreographers in all areas of entertainment, have exited Kazarian/Spencer
to start their own agency, Hollywood-based McDonald/Selznick Associates.”
Hollywood Reporter -- September 20, 2000