Exclusive: The Lede Company has tapped Kimberly Bernhardt as a senior executive within the firm’s Strategic Communications Division. She will report directly to co-ceo Sarah Rothman in her new role.
Bernhardt was previously the Chief Communications Officer at The Messenger, following executive communications posts at Bustle Digital Group, Conde Nast, Edelman and Golin.
“Kimberly’s extensive and nuanced experience in communications positions her as an asset to Lede’s continued growth,” said Rothman. “Her deep understanding of the industry landscape and track record of driving impactful narratives align seamlessly with our vision and objectives.”
Bernhardt shared, “It’s an exciting time to join The Lede Company, a trailblazing agency renowned for its innovative approach to communications and advising clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to deliver unparalleled results for our clients and further solidify Lede’s position as a leader in the industry.”
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Bernhardt was previously the Chief Communications Officer at The Messenger, following executive communications posts at Bustle Digital Group, Conde Nast, Edelman and Golin.
“Kimberly’s extensive and nuanced experience in communications positions her as an asset to Lede’s continued growth,” said Rothman. “Her deep understanding of the industry landscape and track record of driving impactful narratives align seamlessly with our vision and objectives.”
Bernhardt shared, “It’s an exciting time to join The Lede Company, a trailblazing agency renowned for its innovative approach to communications and advising clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to deliver unparalleled results for our clients and further solidify Lede’s position as a leader in the industry.”
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- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Leading PR firm The Lede Company on Thursday announced its appointment of Jackie Murphy to the role of Chief Impact Officer.
Reporting directly to Lede’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan and Sarah Rothman, Murphy will run the company’s Impact division, which partners with some of the world’s most influential companies, brands, nonprofits, and artists to help them define, develop, and deliver commitments to social and environmental issues that create lasting positive change on a global scale.
Said Lede’s co-founders in a statement on the new hire, “Jackie is a dynamic leader and we’re thrilled to have her join us at Lede to run our Impact division. She brings years of expertise, innovation and deep relationships in this space and we are excited to work closely with her. Social Impact is an extraordinarily important focus for both our clients and colleagues...
Reporting directly to Lede’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan and Sarah Rothman, Murphy will run the company’s Impact division, which partners with some of the world’s most influential companies, brands, nonprofits, and artists to help them define, develop, and deliver commitments to social and environmental issues that create lasting positive change on a global scale.
Said Lede’s co-founders in a statement on the new hire, “Jackie is a dynamic leader and we’re thrilled to have her join us at Lede to run our Impact division. She brings years of expertise, innovation and deep relationships in this space and we are excited to work closely with her. Social Impact is an extraordinarily important focus for both our clients and colleagues...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hollywood publicity firm The Lede Company is accelerating its international expansion with the acquisition of the Paris-Based agency Olivier Bourgis Communication and Marketing (Obcm).
As of today, June 23, Obcm will be known as Lede Paris. Lede’s co-founders and Co-CEOs Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan, and Sarah Rothman made the announcement Friday morning. The news comes shortly after the firm made its first international endeavor, opening a London office in October 2022.
Reporting directly to the Lede Co-CEOs, we understand Obcm founder Olivier Bourgis will serve as Managing Director of Lede Paris. Lede and Bourgis said they will continue to maintain distinct development strategies for the Paris-based firm that will look to further Lede’s presence in the European marketplace.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams,...
As of today, June 23, Obcm will be known as Lede Paris. Lede’s co-founders and Co-CEOs Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan, and Sarah Rothman made the announcement Friday morning. The news comes shortly after the firm made its first international endeavor, opening a London office in October 2022.
Reporting directly to the Lede Co-CEOs, we understand Obcm founder Olivier Bourgis will serve as Managing Director of Lede Paris. Lede and Bourgis said they will continue to maintain distinct development strategies for the Paris-based firm that will look to further Lede’s presence in the European marketplace.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hollywood publicity firm The Lede Company is expanding internationally with the launch of a London office.
The UK footprint marks the company’s first overseas outpost and the hub will service Lede’s clients across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, tech, entertainment, design and consumer products.
While the initial focus will be on luxury and lifestyle comms the plan is to hire dedicated film and TV staff in the near future. Leading the London office will be Darren Howells, formerly Brand Engagement Director at Brown’s in London. The creative PR and communications director has worked in brand partnerships and celebrity seeding in the luxury and lifestyle sector.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Grimes, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, Shakira, Anonymous Content, Candle Media, Hello Sunshine, Higher Ground,...
The UK footprint marks the company’s first overseas outpost and the hub will service Lede’s clients across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, tech, entertainment, design and consumer products.
While the initial focus will be on luxury and lifestyle comms the plan is to hire dedicated film and TV staff in the near future. Leading the London office will be Darren Howells, formerly Brand Engagement Director at Brown’s in London. The creative PR and communications director has worked in brand partnerships and celebrity seeding in the luxury and lifestyle sector.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Grimes, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, Shakira, Anonymous Content, Candle Media, Hello Sunshine, Higher Ground,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hollywood publicity firm The Lede Company on Tuesday announced the launch of its Social Impact Division, which will be led by newly appointed Chief Social Impact Officer Sarah Acer.
The division will be the company’s fifth, joining existing divisions geared toward Talent, Brand, Strategic Communications and Content. With expertise in cause campaigns, philanthropy, communications, cross-sector partnerships and corporate policy, it will be supporting some of the world’s most influential companies, nonprofits, artists and foundations to design and develop innovative programs and initiatives that are purpose- and insight-driven and focused on advancing a cause, program, partner or issue on a global scale.
In her new role at Lede, Acer will support clients in their efforts to accelerate positive change and deliver measurable social impact. Notable social impact projects and organizations backed by Lede since its 2018 founding include The Asian American Foundation, Black Ambition, Blue Bottle Coffee, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation,...
The division will be the company’s fifth, joining existing divisions geared toward Talent, Brand, Strategic Communications and Content. With expertise in cause campaigns, philanthropy, communications, cross-sector partnerships and corporate policy, it will be supporting some of the world’s most influential companies, nonprofits, artists and foundations to design and develop innovative programs and initiatives that are purpose- and insight-driven and focused on advancing a cause, program, partner or issue on a global scale.
In her new role at Lede, Acer will support clients in their efforts to accelerate positive change and deliver measurable social impact. Notable social impact projects and organizations backed by Lede since its 2018 founding include The Asian American Foundation, Black Ambition, Blue Bottle Coffee, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Two veteran entertainment publicity and strategy veterans, Lori Burns and Emmy Chang, have joined public relations and consulting firm The Lede Company.
Burns joins from her post as senior vice president of publicity at STX Films. Chang joins from Warner Bros. Pictures, where she served as director of global publicity and awards.
“Lori and Emmy have the experience and the drive to deliver outstanding results for our clients. They are admired by their peers and have established excellent relationships across the industry. We are thrilled to have them at our side as we grow the company,” said Liz Biber, Lede partner and head of content.
Burns will join the company’s content division, launched last year by Biber. Chang will work in both content and strategic communications, reporting to Biber and Lede partner and co-ceo Sarah Rothman. Both will work with clients to develop and execute strategic and creative PR and awards campaigns for film,...
Burns joins from her post as senior vice president of publicity at STX Films. Chang joins from Warner Bros. Pictures, where she served as director of global publicity and awards.
“Lori and Emmy have the experience and the drive to deliver outstanding results for our clients. They are admired by their peers and have established excellent relationships across the industry. We are thrilled to have them at our side as we grow the company,” said Liz Biber, Lede partner and head of content.
Burns will join the company’s content division, launched last year by Biber. Chang will work in both content and strategic communications, reporting to Biber and Lede partner and co-ceo Sarah Rothman. Both will work with clients to develop and execute strategic and creative PR and awards campaigns for film,...
- 3/5/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Liz Biber has been named partner and head of content at The Lede Company entertainment public relations firm.
In the newly created position of head of content, Biber will oversee The Lede Company’s new content division, focused on developing and executing strategic and creative PR awards campaigns across platforms including film TV, podcasts and digital content.
Since joining The Lede Company last March, she has worked on several projects, including Netflix films “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” it’s dramatic limited series “Unorthodox,” and Amazon Prime Video’s recent global hit “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”
In addition to joining Lede Co-CEOs Sarah Rothman, Amanda Silverman, Meredith O’Sullivan and Christine Su, Biber joins Dvora Englefeld who is a partner and head of music.
“Meredith, Amanda, Sarah and Christine have created a company that is wildly impressive — a robust business with a creative,...
In the newly created position of head of content, Biber will oversee The Lede Company’s new content division, focused on developing and executing strategic and creative PR awards campaigns across platforms including film TV, podcasts and digital content.
Since joining The Lede Company last March, she has worked on several projects, including Netflix films “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” it’s dramatic limited series “Unorthodox,” and Amazon Prime Video’s recent global hit “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”
In addition to joining Lede Co-CEOs Sarah Rothman, Amanda Silverman, Meredith O’Sullivan and Christine Su, Biber joins Dvora Englefeld who is a partner and head of music.
“Meredith, Amanda, Sarah and Christine have created a company that is wildly impressive — a robust business with a creative,...
- 11/2/2020
- by Diane Haithman
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Veteran communications executive Liz Biber has been named partner and Head of Content at the Lede Company in what is a new position at the agency.
The former Senior PR exec of Open Road Films, Weinstein/Dimension and Sony is overseeing a new content division at Lede focused on developing and executing strategic and creative PR and awards campaigns for films, television, podcasts and digital content. Biber joined Lede in March, and is based in the firm’s LA office. To date, she’s been working with clients including Netflix movies Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and I’m Thinking of Ending Things, as well as Emmy-winning limited series Unorthodox; and Amazon Prime Video, including its recent global hit, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the Luminary podcasting platform, and others.
In addition to joining Lede Co-CEOs Sarah Rothman, Amanda Silverman, Meredith O’Sullivan and Christine Su, Biber...
The former Senior PR exec of Open Road Films, Weinstein/Dimension and Sony is overseeing a new content division at Lede focused on developing and executing strategic and creative PR and awards campaigns for films, television, podcasts and digital content. Biber joined Lede in March, and is based in the firm’s LA office. To date, she’s been working with clients including Netflix movies Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and I’m Thinking of Ending Things, as well as Emmy-winning limited series Unorthodox; and Amazon Prime Video, including its recent global hit, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the Luminary podcasting platform, and others.
In addition to joining Lede Co-CEOs Sarah Rothman, Amanda Silverman, Meredith O’Sullivan and Christine Su, Biber...
- 11/2/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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