TPEC stands for Television Publicity Executives Committee. TPEC is a non-profit industry trade organization for senior-level publicity executives who represent original, prime time television programing and serves as a forum for the discussion of publicity-related matters common to entertainment executives.
Dustin P. Smith is the founder of Smithhouse, a strategic communications agency that partners with a range of entertainment, corporate, consumer and personal client to create brand-building communications campaigns. Previously, Smith served as Vice President of Communications at the CBS Television Network and Vice President of Communications at TLC, a Discovery, Inc. network.
Wendy Zocks opened the doors to Wendy Zocks Public Relations LLC in 1998, an entertainment publicity agency servicing a variety of clients. With years of experience in the areas of television, film, home entertainment and personal publicity, Ms. Zocks is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in diverse areas enc
Wendy Zocks opened the doors to Wendy Zocks Public Relations LLC in 1998, an entertainment publicity agency servicing a variety of clients. With years of experience in the areas of television, film, home entertainment and personal publicity, Ms. Zocks is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in diverse areas encompassing public relations, communications, media relations, marketing, social media, event management and talent relations.
Amy Prenner is CEO and founder of The Prenner Group where she works with television, film and streaming clients as well as production companies and producers.
Prenner most recently served as SVP New Business and Strategy of Brandstyle Communications where she expanded operations from New York to Los Angeles and while growing the business
Amy Prenner is CEO and founder of The Prenner Group where she works with television, film and streaming clients as well as production companies and producers.
Prenner most recently served as SVP New Business and Strategy of Brandstyle Communications where she expanded operations from New York to Los Angeles and while growing the business. Prior to that she served as SVP National Publicity at Allied Global Marketing where she was responsible for overseeing new business and publicity efforts for the agency’s film, television, streaming and brand clients, and along with heading up National Publicity teams in Los Angeles and New York.
Todd Beck established BECK Media in 2000 to provide companies access to personalized, business-minded strategic marketing and communications
solutions. Before starting BECK Media, Todd handled communications in an agency setting, at a major U.S. broadcast television network, and at a trailblazing online casual gaming company. Today, Todd
Todd Beck established BECK Media in 2000 to provide companies access to personalized, business-minded strategic marketing and communications
solutions. Before starting BECK Media, Todd handled communications in an agency setting, at a major U.S. broadcast television network, and at a trailblazing online casual gaming company. Today, Todd works with founders and CEOs to help them build and grow lasting companies and brands.
Julie Holland serves as Vice President, Communications for CBS Entertainment where she oversees publicity campaigns for CBS Television Network programs, primarily in the unscripted space. Prior to joining CBS, Holland was Vice President, Communications for Endemol Shine North America, part of Endemol Shine Group, the largest global inde
Julie Holland serves as Vice President, Communications for CBS Entertainment where she oversees publicity campaigns for CBS Television Network programs, primarily in the unscripted space. Prior to joining CBS, Holland was Vice President, Communications for Endemol Shine North America, part of Endemol Shine Group, the largest global independent production company, where she led series publicity as well as brand and licensing communications.
In March 2023, veteran communications professional Joe Schlosser launched his own PR agency, Schlosser Communications.
The boutique PR agency specializes in strategic entertainment communications and counts several studios, tech companies and top TV producers as clients. Schlosser himself has more than 25 years of experience in global me
In March 2023, veteran communications professional Joe Schlosser launched his own PR agency, Schlosser Communications.
The boutique PR agency specializes in strategic entertainment communications and counts several studios, tech companies and top TV producers as clients. Schlosser himself has more than 25 years of experience in global media relations, publicity, and entertainment journalism. Based in Los Angeles, Schlosser has held top communications posts with a number of the entertainment industry’s leading networks and studios over the last two decades.
He previously was Executive Vice President, Communications, Banijay Americas, where he oversaw all corporate, consumer and internal communications for the world’s top TV production and distribution company in both North America and South America.
Previously, Schlosser spent 10 years with NBCUniversal in various top communications roles, including his last as Senior Vice President, NBC Entertainment Television Publicity, from November 2009-November 2012. Schlosser began his communications career as Vice President/Head of Communications for The Hallmark Channel in Studio City, Ca. Joe has been a longtime executive committee member and currently oversees the TPEC Newsletter.
Eileen Quast leads the public relations department for MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service delivering a broad lineup of quality original series and docuseries, the latest movie releases, and classic film franchises. In this role, Quast oversees PR campaigns for all original scripted and non-scripted series, talent rel
Eileen Quast leads the public relations department for MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service delivering a broad lineup of quality original series and docuseries, the latest movie releases, and classic film franchises. In this role, Quast oversees PR campaigns for all original scripted and non-scripted series, talent relations, corporate communications, and sponsorships on behalf of the network. Previously, Eileen served as the Vice President, Special Events at WarnerMedia for HBO Max, TNT, TBS and truTV where she produced and supervised a wide range of curated in-person and virtual immersive events with live musical performances for marketing and public relations to elevated brands, grew audiences worldwide, and drove earned media. Eileen is passionate about supporting causes that promote opportunity, diversity and inclusion. She has served on the committees for the GLSEN Awards, Foundation Rwanda, Monaco Streaming Film Festival, and the Advancing Justice for Asian Americans League.