# Narrative

> Narrative is an independent entertainment communications firm founded in 2017 by publicists Heidi Lopata, Liz Mahoney, Megan Moss Pachon and Bryna Rifkin. From offices in Los Angeles and New York, it represents actors, directors, producers, writers, thought leaders and production companies, combining personal publicity, media relations, awards strategy, partnership development and crisis management. Its clearest public case study is the improbable, relationship-led awards run behind Andrea Riseborough's performance in To Leslie.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles and New York City, United States
- **Founders:** Heidi Lopata (Co-founder and partner), Liz Mahoney (Co-founder and partner), Megan Moss Pachon (Co-founder and partner), Bryna Rifkin (Co-founder and partner)
- **Team size:** Approximately 33 employees according to Apollo data; public listings place the firm in the 11-50 employee range.
- **Products:** Integrated communication, Effective positioning, Media relations, Awards campaigns, Partnership development
- **Notable:** Narrative says its campaigns have contributed to Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe and guild nominations and wins., The relationship-led To Leslie campaign helped Andrea Riseborough secure a 2023 Academy Award nomination despite a reported worldwide theatrical gross of about $27,000 and no conventional billboard campaign., The firm expanded its leadership in January 2026 by hiring veteran publicist Christa Dallas as vice president, with clients including Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Christoph Waltz and J.K. Simmons following her.

## Products & services

- **Integrated communication** — Campaign strategy connecting project success, personal recognition, impact and consistent long-term messaging.
- **Effective positioning** — Creative and artistic narratives that translate a client's intelligence, passion and work for the industry.
- **Media relations** — Outreach to journalists and thought leaders across print, broadcast, online and digital media.
- **Awards campaigns** — Press, marketing and event programs intended to reach audiences, industry peers and voters.
- **Partnership development** — Relationship building with established and emerging partners on a client's behalf.
- **Crisis management** — Media monitoring and active communications designed to protect clients' careers and personal lives.

## Achievements

- Narrative says its campaigns have contributed to Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe and guild nominations and wins.
- The relationship-led To Leslie campaign helped Andrea Riseborough secure a 2023 Academy Award nomination despite a reported worldwide theatrical gross of about $27,000 and no conventional billboard campaign.
- The firm expanded its leadership in January 2026 by hiring veteran publicist Christa Dallas as vice president, with clients including Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Christoph Waltz and J.K. Simmons following her.
- Co-founder Megan Moss was listed among the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2026 invitees in marketing and public relations.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Co-founder Megan Moss appeared among the Academy's 2026 invitees in the marketing and public relations branch.
- **2026-04** — Co-founder Liz Mahoney discussed how Hollywood careers are built, protected and sometimes saved on the Cornell (thank) U podcast.
- **2026-01** — Veteran publicist Christa Dallas joined Narrative as vice president, bringing a roster of prominent actors, filmmakers and organizations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.narrative-pr.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/narrativepr
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativepr/

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Last updated: 2026-09-16