By Maritza Diaz

At my first PR job I was told, “The agency will love you because of your production background.”

I thought, “Well that’s a first.”

It turned out she was right.

A film publicity storm was about to make landfall, and my film and TV jobs on productions such as ALI, I Love You Philip Morris, Top Chef 3, and New in Town – as well as awards shows and commercials – had me prepped and ready.

Looking back, I can’t help but think how similar the PR and film production industries are.  Not only did my experience prepare me for my publicity career, but it helped me in every day life. (more…)