Your Superior Team
The outstanding results we get for our clients are half the story – it’s the seasoned professionals comprising the AHPR team who propel and shape those successes. There’s no substitute for experienced veterans who know their way around a spectrum of media, with sound judgment and a keen sense for what makes a great story. This level of talent is an absolutely critical resource for any effective media campaign – and there’s no better resource than the AHPR team.
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Arlene HowardRead BioArlene Howard founded her namesake Public Relations firm in 2002. Arlene’s prior experience includes executive-level international marketing with the MGM-Mirage Group and providing publicity for high-end casinos. Target customers included high-profile personalities, government and business people. While Vice-president of Marketing at West Park Capital, Inc., Arlene was in charge of strategic alliances on behalf of medical, pharmaceutical and technology companies. Arlene was Executive Vice President of Corporate Public Relations and Company Spokesperson at Pathe-MGM, an entertainment group specializing in feature films. It was a re-organization between France’s Pathe and MGM Studios. Arlene was in charge of all corporate communications (i.e. damage and spin control) during the tumultuous reign of Giancarlo Paretti as he tried to re-energize the “sleeping lion.” At Embassy Pictures, Arlene was Public Relations Coordinator – International Public Relations Director, for the production and distribution company headed by independent producer and impresario, Joseph E. Levine. Embassy produced a roster of commercial and award-winning independent films starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, and films directed by Vittorio De Sica and Federico Fellini, including the Academy Award winning ‘TWO WOMEN,’ ‘FELLINI’S 8 1/2’ and ‘LA DOLCE VITA.’ Howard’s great achievement was troubleshooting a censorship issue regarding the movie ‘BABYDOLL’ starring Carol Baker. She was able to secure a private Papal audience for Joseph E. Levine and Pope Paul VI which resulted in a massive publicity campaign and forced the hand of the Legion of Decency to rescind its ‘C’ rating. Arlene studied Public Speaking/Public Relations at Columbia University and speaks English, Italian and Spanish. Her international experience includes China, the United Kingdom, Italy, Morocco and the United States.
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Bryce NoelRead BioCo-Founder AHPR
At this point in my career I take pride in being one of the best educated, credentialed and experienced people/professionals in my field. After serving in the Army, I completed an undergraduate degree in Economics. I felt Economics was a strong foundation to prepare for a variety of professional opportunities, whether Law, Finance, Banking or Insurance. I have always believed in life-long learning and have continued to refine my skill set through multiple post-graduate degrees and certifications with the twin objective of better serving my clients and advancing my knowledge in my specific areas of focus:
1. Business continuity
2. Estate (transfer) tax
3. Retirement funding)
I funded my last two years of college selling Life Insurance and made the decision that this would be my future. It was clear that the first credential I should (earn) was the CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) designation. The CLU designation is the gold standard for my industry requiring formal education, a minimum of five years of field experience and two days of rigorous testing. I became one of the youngest in the industry to achieve this designation. Later in my career, as the marketing VP for a major life insurance company’s wholly owned subsidiary, I discovered Pepperdine University’s Presidential Key Executive Masters of Business Administration program (MBA). This program provided the focused training in the areas of on Marketing, Analysis and Management Psychology that I was looking for. The MBA was quickly followed by the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation from the American College. A program focused on financial products and solutions for more complex estate needs and higher net worth individuals. In The American College (the preeminent institution for education in the insurance industry) added a master degree in Financial Services MSFS to their curriculum. As I felt that more is better in terms of/with regard to client-based knowledge, I acquired this degree as well. Along the way there were, and still are, many continuing education seminars, special classes and tutorials. I have taken advantage of these and continue to do so. I am Bryce Noel (CLU, MBA, ChFC, MSFS) and am well prepared to provide a range of exclusive services in my field.
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Karen StevensRead BioKaren Stevens is an experienced entertainment and reality show producer. With over 15 years of experience producing and writing, she has the know-how and ability to make a story come alive. Karen was born and raised in Rome, Italy, before moving to Los Angeles in her youth. She grew up in the entertainment industry and knew that one day she too would follow in the family footsteps. After high school Karen pursued her education in Switzerland, attending the highly-respected Franklin College in Lugano. After a year in Europe, Karen transferred to USC where she majored in Humanities. After graduation, Karen worked her way up the entertainment industry ladder as PA, AP, Field Producer and Producer on a variety of shows until finally achieving her status as a well-rounded and well-respected producer and writer. Karen has worked as a Senior Publicist with AHPR for 10 years specializing in health & beauty pop culture and lifestyle outlets. When not taking care of her foster dogs, she maintains strong ties to her alma mater and you will find her rooting for her Trojans at all the home games.
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Craig ParsonsRead BioCraig Parsons has more than 35 years of corporate communications, branding and investor relations experience, encompassing various corporate, financial, marketing, public affairs, and advertising responsibilities. His work for a diverse range of both public and private companies has included media and crisis communications strategies, product launches, branding programs, friendly and hostile mergers, shareholder and internal communications. Prior to establishing his own consulting practice in 2002, providing senior level communications, crisis and media-related consulting for a diverse clientele, Parsons served as SVP of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. He was also a principal/partner for 18 years with one of the foremost corporate communications and investor relations firms in the country. Among his clients are Amgen, IMAX, City National Bank, Oakley, Boston Consulting Group, Carl’s Jr., the Keck Foundation, KPMG/Peat Marwick, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), Neutrogena, Newhall Land Company, the Screen Actors Guild, Trust Company of the West,Veterans Park Conservancy, and many others.
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Susan HaleRead BioSusan brings more than 25 years of experience generating publicity for films, celebrities, musicians, comic books and lifestyle products. She began her career in the music business, working for the musical legend Prince – beginning with the launch of “Purple Rain” in 1984 and continuing through the end of the decade. Thereafter, she began a long career as a public relations executive at Walt Disney Studios, working to transition the company’s vast film library of more than 500 titles from VHS to DVD to Blu-Ray. She went on to become the Director Publicity for Tokyopop, bringing authentic Japanese manga and anime to U.S. audiences through cover stories in leading national publications, including Wired Magazine and USA Today. She is also the former head of Public Relations for MGA Entertainment where she successfully managed the legal publicity for the historical doll war, Bratz vs. Barbie, concurrently maintaining publicity for five leading toy brands, including Little Tikes toys and Lalaloopsy. With extensive experience running domestic and international publicity campaigns and a vast media contact list, Susan brings a broad skill set and a demonstrated record of success to Arlene Howard Public Relations.
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Kelly HarringtonRead BioKelly Harrington brings more than 5 years of experience as a social media coordinator. She has brought largely successful followings to brands in food, fashion, and lifestyle. She has created successful marketing campaigns through social media.
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Lee Patrick SullivanRead BioIn his two decades of writing and producing stories, Lee Patrick Sullivan has lived by a simple rule: “Tell me a story.” In newsrooms from New York to London, Washington, DC to Los Angeles this simple rule can be found in his stories for CBS, ABC, Bloomberg and the BBC.
If it’s a plane crash, the newest tech gadget or a health breakthrough, there’s a story to be told. Lee Patrick learned early on, while getting his Master’s in Journalism from New York University, anyone can repeat facts and figures. What keeps the viewer or readers attention is the story.
Since joining the world of Public Relations, his rule has served him well. When calling producers and story editors, Lee Patrick doesn’t pitch a client. He tells their story. He crafts a narrative, which is hard to turn down.Through his experience working for top tier networks, he knows who to call, when to call, and most importantly when not to call.
Lee Patrick’s camera and editing skills also bring a wide range of tools to tell his stories. And he looks forward to telling the many stories yet to be told by clients of Arlene Howard PR.
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Michael GarciaRead BioJunior Publicist