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🐝 STILL BUZZING

It’s been a minute. Okay, several. But let’s be real: when you’re teaching the next generation of music and entertainment professionals, making media magic, and keeping the buzz alive for legends… blog posts can take a back seat. But now we’re back. Refreshed. Rewired. Re-centered. And still buzzing. ✨ The Work Spoke For Itself Since…

Tiffany Shares Message After Accident

Managed the media response following Tiffany’s car incident, facilitating her official statement to TMZ and securing national media pickup across New York Post, Entertainment Tonight, Fox News, and more.▶️ Read the original TMZ story▶️ Read the New York Post coverage▶️ Read the Entertainment Tonight coverage▶️ Read the Fox News coverage

Debbie Gibson Is Back in the Top 10 of a Billboard Chart

We are excited to champion our long-standing client Debbie Gibson in achieving this milestone. Her song “Girls Night Out” is still climbing the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, so stay tuned. Read about Debbie’s full circle moment on Billboard.com. There, you can also watch the official music video. We appreciate our good friend at Billboard,…

Follow Me Downtown

Follow Me Downtown

Great working with Darren at Downtown Magazine NYC for this Debbie Gibson interview about her performance at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden for “I Want My 80s Concert,” her Lifetime Achievement Award from Rockers on Broadway and more.  

What’s Old is New Again: Nostalgia Marketing for Millennials
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What’s Old is New Again: Nostalgia Marketing for Millennials

‘Ahhh, the good old days!’ How many times do you catch yourself saying that throughout the day? It’s not just you, it’s all of us! The older we grow, the more nostalgia we seem to develop… and our buying habits reflect it. And the good news for brands; the coveted millennials are at that age…

Why MTV’s Evolution Is A Lesson For Your Brand
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Why MTV’s Evolution Is A Lesson For Your Brand

The questions are inevitable every year around the time of MTV’s Video Music Awards. ‘Why is MTV still airing the VMAs when it no longer airs music videos?’ Which leads into the now cliché question, ‘Why doesn’t MTV play music videos anymore?’ It’s a complaint as old as Justin Bieber, and one sweep of Twitter…

Client Feature Story

Client Feature Story

Everybody loves Sammy and now I know why! Had the pleasure of working with Sammy & family on a feature story for client Debbie Gibson. Very accommodating and easy to work with under deadline. Check out “The Good News Channel” feature: Debbie Gibson Does It Her Way.

Can Indie Artists Bring Country Back?
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Can Indie Artists Bring Country Back?

The hits just keep on coming for country music, and not the melodic kind. While stars and fans should be basking in the after-glow of “country music’s biggest night,” loyalists are more than likely drowning in their sorrows (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?) Last week’s CMA Musical Festival on ABC clocked its worst ratings to date….

Client Interview

Client Interview

Facilitated an email interview for client Debbie Gibson with Russ Karr of The Swerve Magazine in advance of her appearance at Steel City Con.   Long before there was Taylor, there was Debbie. Debbie Gibson exploded onto the music scene in 1987 with Out of The Blue. Gibson wrote all 10 songs on that album,…

Beu Sisters Release New Single & Video

Beu Sisters Release New Single & Video

The new single and video, “Definition of a Lady,” from Top 40 Recording Artists Beu Sisters is available May 31. Candice, Christie and Danielle Beu, sisters, singers and songwriters, have captured their playful journey of self-expression and creative empowerment with both elegance and beu-ty.   “Definition of a Lady” is the first single off their…

Summer Concert Series Lineup

Summer Concert Series Lineup

Good Morning America announced its sizzling 2011 Summer Concert Series lineup with the hottest chart-topping acts in the country and the biggest names in music. Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will perform on stage together July 29. The Summer Concert Series will be held for the third year at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Viewers interested…

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Tour

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Tour

The rumors are true … client Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will tour together! The kick off show for “A Journey Through the 80s” is Friday, July 29, Theatre at Westbury. Pre sale tickets go on sale today, April 21, via Live Nation Mobile App and then open to the general public on Friday, April 22, via Live Nation…

New Client: Beu Sisters

Please welcome Beu Sisters to the Buzz Entertainment Public Relations (PR) client roster and share the love. Here’s the official bio I wrote: “Our inspirations come from the universal one song of LOVE. Through unity, ingenuity, creativity, joy and grace, we hope to heal lives and touch hearts.” ~ Beu Sisters Born into a musical family,…

Media Alert: Arts Education for Needy Kids

Media Alert: Arts Education for Needy Kids

FUNDRAISER TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION FOR NEEDY KIDS WHAT: Gibson Girl Foundation hosts its Inaugural Gala to honor Hank Lane (Hank Lane Music & Productions) and Ira Wallach (Linear Logistics) for their contributions to the performing arts. The fundraising benefit will include a special performance by Pop and Broadway Star Debbie Gibson, founder of the…

80s Flashback at Movie Premiere

80s Flashback at Movie Premiere

Last Friday, I received a call from the offices of Topher Grace and Gordon Kaywin for client Debbie Gibson to attend the premiere of the new movie “Take Me Home Tonight.” Topher, who also stars in the movie, is Executive Producer along with Gordon. They wanted to personally invite Debbie to attend Relativity Media’s event…

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How To Write A Bio

In the music business marketing class at Full Sail University, Elizabeth Neff, president of Buzz Entertainment Public Relations (PR), assigns students to write a one-page biography (bio) for an artist or executive from their fictitious or new music business. A bio is a basic component of a press kit and a media tool that every…

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15 Quick Branding Tips

1. Build a stand-out brand. 2. Make it easy to remember. 3. Make it easy to pronounce. 4. Make it distinctive. 5. Give it a good look. 6. Create and deliver value. 7. Be consistent. 8. Keep it short and simple. 9. Make it extendable. 10. Make it translatable. 11. Emotionally connect. 12. Build brand…

Mega Python Vs Gatoroid Devours Viewers

SYFY SATURDAY ORIGINAL MOVIE MEGA PYTHON VS GATOROID, STARRING DEBBIE GIBSON AND TIFFANY, DEVOURS 2.35 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS SYFY INCREASES 10 PERCENT AMONG ADULTS 18-34 IN JANUARY New York, NY — February 1, 2011 — Continuing the franchise’s sizzling ratings momentum, the Syfy Saturday Original Movie Mega Python Vs Gatoroid, which starred Debbie Gibson and…

Debany Talks SyFy Movie and Pop Music

Debany Talks SyFy Movie and Pop Music

Secured a feature with Billboard.com for Tiffany and client Debbie Gibson. The interview took place at Billboard’s studios where “Debany” sat down with Gary Trust to discuss their first collaboration. The article includes this exclusive video of the ’80s pop icons talking about their new SyFy movie “Mega Python Vs Gatoroid,” premiering Saturday at 9/8c, and pop music.

OK! News For Debbie Gibson and Tiffany

OK! News For Debbie Gibson and Tiffany

Secured Valerie Nome, OK!’s celebrity editor and Red Carpet Confidential blogger, to attend the now historic Canal Room show with Tiffany and client Debbie Gibson, and the epic screening of the SyFy original movie “Mega Python Vs Gatoroid,” starring the ’80s pop rivals. Check out the exclusive Red Carpet Confidential interview that includes video and pics.

Press Release: Academy Shortlist Nom

DEBBIE GIBSON’S SONG “RISE” FROM THE DOCUMENTARY FILM “3 BILLION AND COUNTING” CHOSEN FOR THE 2011 ACADEMY AWARDS’ SONG NOMINATION SHORTLIST   New York, NY—Debbie Gibson’s song Rise, has been picked as one of the top songs for this year’s 2011 Academy Awards’ nomination shortlist for “Best Original Song” (nominees to be announced on January…

A Mega Saturday Night

A Mega Saturday Night

What do you get when you take two former pop princesses – Debbie Gibson and Tiffany – and cast them in a television movie involving illegally imported snakes and alligators on steroids? The thing that ate Saturday night. Read the article in The New York Times.

Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid World Premiere

Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid World Premiere

CHAOS IN THE EVERGLADES!  GIANT PYTHONS AND MUTATED ALLIGATORS GO ON A RAMPAGE AND ONLY TWO FEUDING WOMEN CAN STOP THEM DEBBIE GIBSON, TIFFANY AND FRIENDS WILL ATTEND STAR-STUDDED WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF SYFY SATURDAY ORIGINAL MOVIE MEGA PYTHON VS GATOROID NEW YORK’S LEGENDARY ZIEGFELD THEATRE MONDAY, JANUARY 24 NEW YORK – January 7, 2011…

Debbie Gibson on Oscar Shortlist

Congrats to Buzz Entertainment Public Relations (PR) client Debbie Gibson on being recognized by the Academy for Best Original Song! Gibson’s song “Rise,” from the motion picture “3 Billion and Counting,” is on the Oscar shortlist. The film, by Dr. Rutledge about Malaria prevention in third word countries, marks Gibson’s debut in the world of…

Exploration of Music and Science

I recently took a step back in time to the Victorian Era to explore the world of mechanical music. I was able to hear, see and experience live musical entertainment like people did more than 100 years ago. My glimpse into the lifestyles and leisure activities of that day was courtesy of an exhibit at…

The Reel Thing Interview

The Reel Thing Interview

Booked an interview for client Debbie Gibson on “The Reel Thing,” a radio show that airs every Sunday at 4 pm in Melbourne, Australia on 88.6 Plenty Valley FM. Due to the time difference, host/producer Paul Turner in Melbourne and Gibson in LA, the interview was pre-taped. Turner then promoted the interview live on the…

Jessica Simpson Vintage Christmas Photo

Jessica Simpson Vintage Christmas Photo

BY LESLEY MESSER, PEOPLE Jessica Simpson releases her Christmas album on Monday, but 20 years ago, the newly-engaged singer was just a 10-year-old in Texas, celebrating the holidays with her family. This shot of Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz with their parents in 1990, shows the girls celebrating an exciting moment in their young lives: getting these “Debbie…

My Temp Job

Part of the job for a publicist is to facilitate interviews with clients and the media. Sometimes that means being present during those interviews where the publicist takes on the additional role of personal assistant for the client and talent wrangler for the media outlet. That experience prepared me for this morning’s temp job. I arrived at…

I Love You

I Love You

Congratulations to client Debbie Gibson! Her first single “I Love You,” from new album “Ms. Vocalist,” is #1 on the international cable radio charts for the week of November 3rd. The album, released by Sony Music Japan International, will be available as an import on Amazon starting November 23. Pre-orders are available.

Debbie Gibson Is Big

Debbie Gibson Is Big

From Pasadena Star-News By Steve Smith Posted 11/12/2010 Former `80s teen pop sensation Debbie Gibson, now 40, recorded bookend singles with Mr. Big singer Eric Martin. The singles, Martin’s “Mr. Vocalist 3” and her “Ms. Vocalist” were released in Japan on each of their new CDs, according to gibson.com. Another new Gibson single, “I Love You,”…

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10 Marketing and PR Tips in 140 Characters or Less

Brands need to position themselves as the “authority” in their industry by providing valued content. Social media has changed the way brands communicate with customers – listen and engage in a conversation. The key to a good social media campaign is to stop thinking campaigns and start thinking conversations. PR isn’t about lying to the…

Up Close with Debbie Gibson in Singapore

Up Close with Debbie Gibson in Singapore

We reminisce about the good ol’ days with one of the earliest teen pop idols ever, Debbie Gibson, who will be performing alongside Rick Astley and Johnny Hates Jazz at the much-anticipated Retrolicious concert. By Hidayah Salamat | published Sep 30, 2010 I-S Magazine Online Many remember the 80s as an era of fashion mishaps. What fashion…

Oscar Buzz

Oscar Buzz

Writer, Producer & Director Dr. Rutledge talked live via Skype on September 24 about the buzz surrounding “3 Billion and Counting” and why he spearheaded it. The controversial documentary is completing its Academy Award qualifying run this week. Debbie Gibson was with Dr. Rutledge during the interview that aired on “The Daily Buzz.” Gibson scored the…

Sirius with Debbie Gibson

Sirius with Debbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson and Dr. Rutledge were recently in New York to promote the new documentary “3 Billion And Counting,” which features an original song from Gibson called “Rise.” The two stopped by Sirius OutQ’s morning show with Larry Flick and Keith Price to discuss the movie, bed nets, DDT, malaria and what you can do…

Morning Fun!

Morning Fun!

Two interviews were scheduled to air this morning on “The Daily Buzz” for client Debbie Gibson and her boyfriend Dr. Rutledge to talk about their collaboration on his film “3 Billion and Counting” as well as her new album. Since they were still on the east coast wrapping up the film screening at the QUAD…

National TV Interview 9/23

National TV Interview 9/23

Debbie Gibson & Dr. Rutledge will be on the nationally syndicated morning show, “The Daily Buzz,” tomorrow, September 23. Tune in at 7:37 am ET for an interview about Gibson’s new album and stay tuned because at 7:45 am ET she will be joined by Dr. Rutledge to discuss the new documentary “3 Billion and…

Yahoo! Music UK Feature

Yahoo! Music UK Feature

Secured feature for Debbie Gibson with Yahoo! Music UK. The interview took place via email so for background info here is the full Q & A. Q: What was the best moment while in your pop heyday? A: “Wow….there were so many. One was performing at Atlantic Records 40th anniversary between Led Zeppelin and The Who!…

Let Me Entertain You

Let Me Entertain You

On the afternoon of June 30, I was informed that a song from Deborah Gibson’s Colored Lights: The Broadway Album would be used on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. I tuned in that night to watch the top 9 finalists of season 7 take the stage. It was contestant Lauren, dancing with All-Star…

Battle of the 80s Pop Stars

Battle of the 80s Pop Stars

On June 23, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively announced 1980s pop star rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will battle in the SyFy original movie “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid.” Gibson, the original pop princess, starred in the viral and cult hit “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” that aired on SyFy and Tiffany starred in SyFy’s Mega Piranha.” After…

Interview/Performance on KTLA 5 Morning News

Interview/Performance on KTLA 5 Morning News

  Debbie stopped by KTLA 5 Morning News to talk about her online charity auction and scholarship auditions for her summer camp as well as sing “Only In My Dreams” with back up provided by past scholarship recipients. Auditions for her summer camp are Saturday, May 29, in Hollywood, California and are only by appointment. The one-week…

The Search for Electric Youth

The Search for Electric Youth

The elite performing arts camp, “Deborah Gibson’s Electric Youth,” is holding scholarship auditions for its summer 2010 camp. Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying kids, ages 10 to 20, who want to attend the one-week camp in Hollywood, California. The summer camp, scheduled from Monday, July 12, through Friday, July 16, will include classes in…

Pay It Forward

Today started as any other day…responding to e-mails…except I was doing it from Deborah Gibson’s guest room. A couple of e-mails were from Deb, which was amusing since she was in the house. When we realized we were both up, we got ready to hit the streets. At one of our first spots, we pulled…

Remembering Michael Jackson

I have always been and will always be a fan of Michael Jackson. I remember asking my parents to buy me the red jacket with glove and sunglasses, which I still have today. He influenced my life, from his music to the way he danced and performed. Michael Jackson will always be the King of…

Deborah Gibson OutFront Colorado

Deborah Gibson OutFront Colorado

Secured an interview for Deborah with OutFront Colorado to promote her performance at the Denver PrideFest on Sunday, July 28, at 3 p.m. The digital edition is out now and the article is on page six. As sometimes happens, the full interview was not included in the article published. However, the writer, Dustin Fitzharris, posted…

The Divas Have Landed

Buzz Entertainment scheduled an interview for Deborah Gibson with Scott Kearnan, the Arts Editor for Bay Windows – New England’s largest GLBT newspaper. They chatted with the original pop princess about getting her start in the gay clubs, baring it all for Playboy, the campy trailer – which has become an online hit – for…

Brian Anthony Performing at Special Olympics

International Pop and Dance Recording Artist Brian Anthony will perform his self-penned ballad “Champion” at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Windsor. He will kick-off the games with a performance of his inspirational song during the traditional torch lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on July 23, 2009. To find out more, view the press release….