Cyrus Afzali

Current

Owner at Astoria Communications

Past

Account Supervisor at LVM Group
Account Manager at JLM Services
Account Supervisor at Makovsky & Co.

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Education

Murray State University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Cyrus Afzali’s Summary

I'm a public relations consultant who focuses on serving clients in the areas of financial/professional services, technology and real estate.

I use my experience as a former journalist at CNN Financial News and other high-profile outlets to create clear, concise messages that translate into editorial coverage that helps increase their business. In addition to media relations, I also produce newsletters and provide other editorial services, including editing of material for corporate communications departments.

My law firm experience has included two of the Amlaw 100 as well as small boutiques that focus on such diverse areas as real estate and business immigration.

Technology clients have ranged from an alternative-energy company to firms that help automate tasks for financial services clients. Clients have ranged in size from small, entrepreneurial firms to a unit of Standard & Poor's.

I've also worked with a number of financial advisors and investment-related concerns. Finally, I've handled the publicity for several non-fiction titles.

In the real estate sector, I've worked with some of Manhattan's largest commercial landlords, including the ownership of the Empire State Building and a collection of five Manhattan office buildings. In addition to handling all facets of media relations for building owners, I also supervised the production of 2 quarterly newsletters designed to showcase new building developments in an effort to lure more brokers and tenants to the buildings.

I also help attorneys, financial planners, accountants and other professional-service practitioners and entrepreneurs develop and implement successful social-media programs and leverage various platforms to increase their business.