Dolphin Entertainment’s subsidiary Powerhouse Public Relations 42West expands its leadership team by promoting and hiring a new vice president from within.
Jeffrey R. Epstein will join 42West’s Strategic Communications Division as Vice President. The company also promoted Jonah Keel, senior vice president, to executive vice president and Michael Rizzo, from director of accounts as vice president. Recruitment reflects 42West’s growth and commitment to strengthening its leadership team.
“Given today’s rapidly growing media environment and ongoing business opportunities and challenges, carefully honed strategic communication expertise is critical to positioning long-term growth and success for clients. Welcome Jeffrey to be Jeffrey at 42 West Fold Jeffrey), which makes us even more excited. “His command of the macro and micro issues facing the wide range of entertainment, media and finance industries are a huge boon for our team, our company and our precious customer lineup. ”
Epstein was formerly the vice president and vice president of corporate communications at Disney. He brings profound experience in public relations, strategic communication, media relations and industry knowledge.
In his new position, Epstein will use his deep public relations and strategic communication expertise to develop and execute innovative PR strategies for the 42West client lineup. He will work at the intersection of entertainment, technology, business, financial and social impacts, across a wide portfolio of industry sectors, providing crisis communication, reputation management and corporate messaging support. Epstein will work in his Los Angeles office.
Keel has a 25-year career in the entertainment industry and has launched successful campaigns in movies, TV, games and consumer products. He will lead a high impact strategy for 42West’s major clients. Prior to joining 42West, Keel worked at BHI, Click Click and THA/Allied agencies. He also worked in Disney’s Creative Marketing Assets division.
Rizzo has worked in the Fandoms & Cranchises department for six years. He joined 42West as an account manager and has campaigned on Mattel, Netflix and Funko while working on accounts such as Apple TV+, Archie Comics, Gkids, Lionsgate, Super7 and Toho.
“Jona and Michael played a role in driving the success of our department, and their well-deserved promotions proved excellent leadership, strategic vision and their commitment to our clients,” said Shawna Lynch, president of Fandoms & Pranance. . “With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for innovation, we look forward to seeing them stand out in new roles that help shape the future of our department.”
For more information on 42West, visit www.42west.com.
