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Todd Starowitz

Wheaton,IL

Summary

Veteran public and media relations leader with an extensive background in communications, PR, and crisis management disciplines across multiple industries. Highlights of experience include developing and executing communications and PR strategies for national book launches that delivered more than 20 national bestsellers, including several of the highest-selling sports-related books in history. As part of lengthy tenure, I've established and maintained longstanding professional and personal relationships with national media bookers, producers, and editors while building ongoing relationships with nationally-recognized sports figures, politicians, and business leaders. Continued relationships with these contacts over many years demonstrate a strong track record of delivering results with integrity. Other experience includes crisis communication management for corporations and individuals and media training for nationally recognized corporate executives, authors, coaches, and athletes. Recognized by the Football Writers Association of America for operating the top-rated media relations operation in the Big Ten Conference and was part of the Indianapolis Colts PR staff that the NFL awarded with the Pete Rozelle Award, which recognized the league's PR staff of the year.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Abide Consulting LLC
07.2020 - Current
  • Lead boutique public relations company that promotes nationally-recognized authors, athletes, and non-profit and for-profit companies
  • Manage and provide social media content for nationally recognized athletics organization
  • Book local, regional, and national media appearances for clients
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

Public Relations Director (Corporate)

Tyndale House Publishers
07.2004 - 07.2020
  • Was promoted to current position in April 2013 after serving as Senior Public Relations Manager since 2010. Managed media and public relations department for nationally recognized independent publisher. Have publicized numerous national best sellers, including No. 1 New York Times best seller Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy. Have worked with other authors such as Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, Senator Tim Scott, Joel C. Rosenberg, Rachael Denhollander, Mosab Yousef (Son of Hamas), NFL Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs, Congressman Trey Gowdy, NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, former KGB spy Jack Barsky, Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, Chuck Norris, national championship-winning football coach Gene Chizik, and Emmitt Smith, among others. Have booked authors on many of the nation's highest-rated network and cable news programs.

Director of Media Relations

Horizon League
07.2003 - 07.2004
  • Managed media relations for NCAA Division I conference that at the time featured schools such as Butler University, Loyola University Chicago, UIC, Youngstown State, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Green Bay, Cleveland State, Detroit,and Wright State.

Assistant Media Relations Director

Indiana University Athletics
07.1997 - 07.2003

Served as the Football Media Relations Director from 1997-01 under then head football coach Cam Cameron. Worked as the media relations contact for men's basketball under coach Bob Knight during the 1999-00 season.

Media Relations Director

Indiana University
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Under then head football coach Cam Cameron
  • Worked as the media relations contact for men's basketball under coach Bob Knight during the 1999-00 season.

Public Relations Assistant

Philadelphia Eagles
06.1996 - 06.1997
  • Served as second full-time assistant on Philadelphia Eagles PR staff
  • In this role, helped produce Eagles media guide, assisted in writing of weekly press release, facilitated interviews with coaches and players, and traveled to all road games.

Public Relations Seasonal Intern

Indianapolis Colts
07.1995 - 02.1996
  • Worked as second full-time assistant on public relations staff
  • Assisted writing press releases, facilitated interview requests with coaches and players, and traveled with team to all road games
  • Engaged with and assisted national, regional, and local media
  • Served as on-field broadcast talent escort during playoffs as Colts advanced to AFC title game
  • Colts PR staff was awarded Pete Rozelle Award for top PR staff as voted on by media.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Journalism and Political Science

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
1993

High School Diploma -

Canandaigua Academy
Canandaigua, NY
06.1989

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Client Relations
  • Book Tours
  • Editing
  • Writing

Certification

Certified associate pitching coach for the National Pitching Association/Tom House Sports. Co-author with Tom House of Cracking the Chaos Code: How legends attain wisdom through science, wisdom, and the power of play (expected release Fall 2023). Also provide public relations and social media support for the company.

Timeline

President

Abide Consulting LLC
07.2020 - Current

Public Relations Director (Corporate)

Tyndale House Publishers
07.2004 - 07.2020

Director of Media Relations

Horizon League
07.2003 - 07.2004

Assistant Media Relations Director

Indiana University Athletics
07.1997 - 07.2003

Media Relations Director

Indiana University
01.1997 - 01.2001

Public Relations Assistant

Philadelphia Eagles
06.1996 - 06.1997

Public Relations Seasonal Intern

Indianapolis Colts
07.1995 - 02.1996

Bachelor's degree - Journalism and Political Science

Indiana University Bloomington

High School Diploma -

Canandaigua Academy

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