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Meredith O’Sullivan and the value of being trusted
A publicist’s reputation travels with other people’s names. Meredith O’Sullivan built hers into The Lede Company, then helped give that company a life beyond Hollywood.
Leslee Dart and the business that followed her out the door
After 23 years at PMK, Leslee Dart was fired. The relationships she took with her became the foundation of 42West, and a revealing study in who really owns a publicity business.
Shannon Barr knows who belongs in the room
Before Brian White became a repeat holiday host, Shannon Barr noticed the dancer in the actor. Her career in Hollywood publicity has been built around that kind of attention - and the decision to make room for people early.
Amanda Silverman and the six-minute problem
When an artist has several careers at once, someone has to keep the story together. Amanda Silverman built her working life, and helped build The Lede Company, around that moving target.