Managing publicist
Greater Los Angeles Area
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Anthony Murillo’s Summary
Anthony Murillo has been practicing public relations for almost eight years. After short tenures as an executive at Burditch Marketing Communications (BurditchMC.com) and Atomic PR (AtomicPR.com), he now serves as Managing director and publicist for amPR, a firm he founded in 2003. Anthony has a stellar track record as publicist for the entertainment industry’s top & emerging actors, television personalities, directors, musicians, feature films and professional organizations.
Recent/current clients include Marisa Petroro (Actor), Amanda MacKay (TV personality), Nicole Pulliam (Actor), Lindsay Clubine (TV personality), Candace Kita (Writer, actor and model), Erica Shaffer (TV personality), Kevin Ryan (Actor), Deedee Pfeiffer (Actor), Trista Sutter (Reality TV star), Kelly Nyks (Director), Kathy Christopherson (Actor), Paul Todisco (Director/Producer), Betty McCormick Aggas (Talent Manager) and Alex Katunich former bassist for modern rock band Incubus.
Key industry events including the Opening of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, American Cinematheque Awards - honoring Samuel L. Jackson, American Cinematheque Awards - honoring Nicole Kidman, American Cinematheque Awards - honoring Steve Martin, American Cinematheque Awards - honoring Al Pacino and Grace Restaurant Opening in Los Angeles.
Film festivals including the AFI Dallas International Film Festival, Beverly Hills Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Los Angeles Short Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Connecticut International Film Festival and Berkshire International Film Festival.
Additional key client work includes/ has included the St. Regis Los Angeles, Four Seasons Resorts, Meadwood Napa Valley, San Ysidro Ranch, IDOL Vodka, E&J Gallo Winery, Rancho Zabaco Winery, Vinturi Wine Aerator, Michael Berman Ltd., LinkedIn.com, Bebo.com, Blurb.com, Hotwire.com, BitTorrent.com, Starbucks, Albertson's, Sony-Ericson, Pioneer and IMAX.
Anthony Murillo’s Specialties:
• Strategy & planning
• Writing
• Media relations
• Entertainment industry relations
• Media skills training
• Strategic alliance development
• Event coordination and management
• Trade show support
• Design analysis
Anthony Murillo’s Experience
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Managing publicist
amPR
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Anthony Murillo Public Relations [amPR] has risen to become one of Hollywood’s most respected integrated publicity firms specializing in media relations. Headed by Anthony Murillo and featuring a dynamic staff of senior publicists and support personnel, amPR offers its diverse client roster sophisticated representation and global media penetration comparable to Southern California’s most established PR outfits, coupled with the acute attention and flexibility of an independent practitioner.
Headquartered in sensational West Los Angeles with an emphasis in entertainment + culture, amPR is devoted to its tradition to formulate and manage the public profiles of the entertainment industry’s top & emerging actors, television personalities, directors, musicians, feature films and professional organizations. -
Account supervisor
Atomic PR
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
October 2006 — July 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Atomic PR is a Top 100 PR Agency rated by PR Week.
Notable highlights:
- Provided on-site representation for Club Soda filmmakers at The Garden State Film Festival in New Jersey which included organizing a press conference with James Gandolfini and securing numerous East Coast placements.
- Planned a Los Angeles Media Day for IDOL Vodka at Republic (restaurant) and secured the attendance of Anna Lisa Raya at Tu Ciudad, Jeffrey Hoyt at Gayot, Jenny Peters at Brentwood, Mark Stuplin at E! Entertainment, Shelley Levitt at Self Magazine and Chris Rubin, award-winning wine writer.
- Directed a publicity campaign for the world premiere of feature film One Day Like Rain at The Seattle International Film Festival which included inviting press to screenings and securing placements in The Seattle Times, Kitsap Sun, Film.com, FlyFish, Metroblogging Seattle, Live Journal, The Stranger, Seattlest and KZOK.
- Directed a “Hotel Design at Home” campaign for Boxport which included media introductions with House Beautiful, Sunset Magazine, Western Interiors, Metropolitan Home, Elements of Living, Southern Accent, Architectural Digest and California Homes.
- Coordinated speaking engagement for Tery R. Young (Designer for Boxport) at The Pacific Design Center. -
Founder
amPR
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
February 2004 — October 2006 (2 years 9 months)
amPR was founded by Anthony Murillo in 2003. In 2006 amPR was formally acquired by Atomic Communications.
Notable highlights:
- Founded firm at age 25 and built a four-member team including one Account Executive and two assistants.
- Directed a national media tour for celebrity trainer Neal Rodil, for Paramount Pictures’ Aeon Flux, and secured placements on NBC Palm Springs, Splash Media Television, Us Weekly, New York Post, OK Magazine, Backstage West, LA Daily News, Max Muscle Magazine and Asian Journal.
- Acted as Publicist for Amanda MacKay (Gaming television host and journalist) which led to premium placements including a one-year video game column in SOAK Magazine, cover shoot for Now Playing Magazine, feature in Urban Male Magazine and regular technology segment with “Kurt The Cyber Guy” on KTLA and its syndicates.
- Managed a Los Angeles publicity campaign for Golf Excellence International and secured placements on KTLA, CBS, FOX News, PEPtalk , Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times, Press-Enterprise, SouthEast Perspective and Southland Golf Magazine. -
Associate
BMC
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2003 — February 2004 (1 year 2 months)
A West Coast-based award-winning public relations and marketing agency with international reach, Burditch Marketing Communications (BMC) has gained a well-earned reputation around the globe as a respected, integrated communications office representing luxury travel, tourism, hospitality and design.
Responsibilities and notable highlights:
- Acted as Executive Assistant to Paul Birditch, veteran hospitality and luxury public relations executive.
- Assisted with The Opening of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Assisted on campaigns for St. Regis Los Angeles, Four Seasons Indonesia, Meadwood Napa Valley, San Yisdro Ranch, Gallo of Sonoma wines, Frei Brothers wines and Rancho Zabaco wines.
- Assisted account executives in facilitating launch parties.
- Maintained relationships with media contacts, in addition to seeking out new media opportunities.
- Handled general office manager duties.
Anthony Murillo’s Education
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California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts , Public Relations , 1996 — 2001
Additional focus in journalism, advertising and graphic design.
- Activities and Societies:
- Numerous leadership positions in Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and President of GAMMA.
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Anthony Murillo’s Interests:
My friends & family, great food, vacation destinations, CNN and cnn.com, world news, WIRED magazine, my iPhone 3G, the Web, reading, HDTV, culture, pop-culture mongering, "the next thing" and challenging work.
Anthony Murillo’s Groups:
PR Industry
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