Michael Levine (publicist)

Michael Levine
Michael Levine in 2022.
Born
New York City
Occupation(s)Author, publicist, success coach
Known forCelebrity publicist
Websitewww.michaellevinemedia.com

Michael Levine (born 1956) is an American writer and public relations expert.[1] He is the author of books on public relations including Guerrilla P.R.[2] He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners, and 43 New York Times best-sellers,[3] including Michael Jackson,[4] Barbra Streisand,[5] and George Carlin among many others.[6] Levine also appeared in POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, the 2011 documentary by Morgan Spurlock.[7]

Levine has provided commentary including Variety, Forbes, Fox News, The New York Times, and the USA Today.[8][9][10][11][12] Levine has been referred to in different publications as the "Michael Jordan of entertainment P.R."[13]

  1. ^ Joseph, Mark (May 20, 2009). "Michael Levine Roasted @ 55". The Huffington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. ^ Wynne, Robert (July 8, 2014). "The Real Difference Between PR And Advertising". Forbes. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  3. ^ Milano, Valerie (September 16, 2014). "Best-selling Author, Media Expert and Success Coach, Michael Levine on Show Biz, Media, and Life". The Hollywood Times. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Greenburg, Zack O'Malley (2014). Michael Jackson Inc.: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a Billion-Dollar Empire. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781476705965. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. ^ Bacon, Brittany; Michels, Scott (January 7, 2015). "The Secret World of Celebrity Blackmail". ABC News. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  6. ^ Kurylo, Anastacia (2013). The Communicated Stereotype: From Celebrity Vilification to Everyday Talk. Lexington Books. ISBN 9780739167540. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  7. ^ Mulvey, Jeanette (April 7, 2011). "5 In-Your-Face Business Lessons from PR Legend Michael Levine". Business News Daily. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  8. ^ Bart, Peter (October 2, 2014). "NFL, Walmart Fumbles Show Just How Tough PR Business Is". Variety Magazine. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  9. ^ Wynne, Robert (July 8, 2014). "The Real Difference Between PR And Advertising". Forbes. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  10. ^ McKay, Hollie (August 12, 2014). "Robin Williams worried about faltering career, struggled with survivor's guilt, sources say". Fox News. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  11. ^ Elliott, Stuart (August 11, 2010). "JetBlue's Response to a Fed-Up Employee's Exit". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  12. ^ Bowles, Scott (July 17, 2013). "Only God Forgives divides film community". USA Today. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  13. ^ "Michael Levine: Gift Wrapping Your Business". CBS News. November 27, 2007. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018.