Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Expertise
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Triathlon Finisher Years
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Donna Torrence

Donna Torrence

New York Area,NJ

Summary

Accomplished communications leader and executive with 20+ years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive communications and public relations outreach campaigns, strategic marketing and digital/social media initiatives to drive positive brand and corporate reputation for top entertainment companies

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment
  • Managed national communications campaigns for high profile celebrity talent, personalities, executives, CEO's and brands
  • Exceeded set goals by developing and implementing client marketing and publicity plans that increased national visibility and sales
  • Secured mainstream favorable media coverage for clients through well thought-out media outreach and communications strategies
  • Procured and carefully planned client national and New York/New Jersey local television, radio, print and digital media appearances
  • Created and managed memorable consumer and media engagement events, meet and greets, dinners and lunches to create client/community interaction opportunities
  • Managed all aspects of accounts including: business plan and strategy development, budget and staffing, travel and expenses, writing and design of assets like, biographies, press releases, media alerts, announcements
  • Delivered presentations in assigned markets to media, consumers groups, possible sponsors and charitable partners, outlining upcoming client products and projects
  • Identified and cultivated close relationships with key television and radio producers and bookers, as well as editors, journalists, bloggers and media influencers
  • Communicated effectively with C-Suite executives, VIPs, CEOs, A-list celebrity clients and managers
  • Collaborated with client brand marketing, sales, creative and social media teams on messaging, marketing activations, merchandise and events in an effort to boost visibility and sales
  • Researched and analyzed competing projects/clients and sales trends
  • Studied and developed a full understanding of all facets of assigned projects and clients
  • Led team of junior account managers and assistants
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Remained calm under pressure
  • Found solutions quickly
  • Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment

Senior Director, Publicity

Cash Money/Universal Records
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Cash Money Records is an iconic record label known as home to Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
  • Managed national publicity for non-music projects, charitable ventures and events
  • Cash Money Records is an iconic record label known as home to Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne

Vice President, Entertainment and Lifestyle

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment
  • Projects included: Television (Nickelodeon, BET, MTV, Paramount), Film (BET, Columbia, Sony, Miramax, Universal) and Music (Atlantic, Arista, Bad Boy, Blue Note, No Limit, Universal)
  • Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment

Sr. Director, New Business Development

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment
  • Projects included: Television (Nickelodeon, BET, MTV, Paramount), Film (BET, Columbia, Sony, Miramax, Universal) and Music (Atlantic, Arista, Bad Boy, Blue Note, No Limit, Universal)
  • Mediasavvy PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment

VP, Corporate Communications

Bad Boy Entertainment/Atlantic Records
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Bad Boy Entertainment is a record label founded by entertainment entrepreneur Sean 'Diddy' Combs
  • Developed and executed national campaigns for Combs and his roster of artists
  • Bad Boy Entertainment is a record label founded by entertainment entrepreneur Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Education

B.A. - Environmental Studies

William Paterson University

Skills

  • Revenue growth
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management

Professional Expertise

  • Managed national communications campaigns for high profile celebrity talent, personalities, executives, CEO's and brands.
  • Exceeded set goals by developing and implementing client marketing and publicity plans that increased national visibility and sales.
  • Secured mainstream favorable media coverage for clients through well thought-out media outreach and communications strategies.
  • Procured and carefully planned client national and New York/New Jersey local television, radio, print and digital media appearances.
  • Created and managed memorable consumer and media engagement events, meet and greets, dinners and lunches to create client/community interaction opportunities.
  • Managed all aspects of accounts including: business plan and strategy development, budget and staffing, travel and expenses, writing and design of assets like, biographies, press releases, media alerts, announcements.
  • Delivered presentations in assigned markets to media, consumers groups, possible sponsors and charitable partners, outlining upcoming client products and projects.
  • Identified and cultivated close relationships with key television and radio producers and bookers, as well as editors, journalists, bloggers and media influencers.
  • Communicated effectively with C-Suite executives, VIPs, CEOs, A-list celebrity clients and managers.
  • Collaborated with client brand marketing, sales, creative and social media teams on messaging, marketing activations, merchandise and events in an effort to boost visibility and sales.
  • Researched and analyzed competing projects/clients and sales trends.
  • Studied and developed a full understanding of all facets of assigned projects and clients.
  • Led team of junior account managers and assistants.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Remained calm under pressure. Found solutions quickly.

Personal Information

Title: Communications and Marketing Executive

Hobbies and Interests

  • Journalism
  • Acting
  • Yoga
  • Biking
  • Triathlons
  • Jersey Girl Triathlon finisher

Triathlon Finisher Years

  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2022
  • 2023

Timeline

Managing Partner

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2015 - 01.2024

Senior Director, Publicity

Cash Money/Universal Records
01.2011 - 01.2015

Vice President, Entertainment and Lifestyle

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2005 - 01.2010

Sr. Director, New Business Development

Mediasavvy PR.
01.2002 - 01.2005

VP, Corporate Communications

Bad Boy Entertainment/Atlantic Records
01.2000 - 01.2002

B.A. - Environmental Studies

William Paterson University
Donna Torrence