NY-based public relations and marketing for films

Movie public relations and marketing company

SUSAN SENK PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING is a full-service boutique public relations and marketing agency located in New York City. Our expertise is to create cutting edge publicity and marketing campaigns that reach outside the box.

We offer our clients an integrated and innovative strategy with unparalleled service and personal attention.

SUSAN SENK PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING creates publicity and promotion campaigns for some of the most outstanding independent films and documentaries. Working with distributors, producers and directors, we insure each project stands out in the busy theatrical and television marketplaces.

The marketing division specializes in the retail marketplace with creative vendor funded projects, in store special events including grand openings and re-openings, sponsorships, visual components and sales associate incentive programs.

We give back to the community working with not for profit organizations focusing on youth, teens and educational issues.

 

Documentary film marketing and PR

RECENT FILM & TELEVISION PROJECTS

~ Mitropoulos Films

Elsa y Fred
directed by Marcos Carnevale

Shadows
directed by Milcho Manchevski

~ Film Movement

Arranged
Directed by Stefan Schaefer and Dianne Crespr

Shadows
Directed by Silvo Soldini

~ MacGillivray Freeman

Grand Canyon: River of Adventure
Narrated by Robert Redford

Hurricane on the Bayou
Narrated by Meryl Streep

~ Strand

Grand Canyon: River of Adventure
Based on Short Story by Maeve Binchy

~ Rainbow Releasing

Hearts and Minds
Re-release of 1974 Academy Award Winner - Best Documentary
Directed by Peter Davis

Irene in Time
Directed by Henry Jaglom

Phyllis and Harold
Directed by Cindy Kleine

~ International Film Circuit

Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
Directed by Aviva Kempner

Forgiveness
Directed by Udi Aloini

Young & Restless in China
Directed by Sue Williams

~ Independent Documentaries

War Made Easy
Based on the book by Norman Solomon

Maria Bethania: Music is Perfume

Youssou N’Dour: Return to Goree

Campaign Kinship - Heart of Stone
Directed by Beth Kruart

The Nature of Existence
Directed by Roger Nygard

~ PBS

A Closer Walk
Narrated by Glenn Close and Will Smith

Beautiful Son
Directed by Don & Julianna King

Young & Restless in China
PBS airing followed theatrical release

Tattooed Under Fire
Directed by Nancy Schiesari

Country Boys
Directed by Donald Sutherland

Farmers Wife
Directed by Donald Sutherland

Pursuit of Excellence Series

Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968
Directed by Judy Richardson and Bustor Cram

~ Other notable projects

A Few Good Men
A League of Their Own
Age of Innocence
Amores Perros
2000 Academy Award nomination - Best Foreign Film
Basic Instinct
Blinders
Buena Vista Social Club
1999 Academy Award nomination - Best Documentary
Cliffhanger
Delta
Directed by Kornél Mundruczó
Dirty DancingDracula
Downfall
2004 Academy Award nomination - Best Foreign Film
Frankenstein
Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
Lance Loud! A Death in an American Family
ITVS/PBS
Mother of Tears
Directed by Dario Argento
Must Read After My Death
Philadelphia
Prisoner of the Mountains
1996 Academy Award nomination - Best Foreign Film
Remains of the Day
Sleepless in Seattle
Slingblade
1996 Academy Award winner - Best Original Screenplay
Space Station 3D - IMAX
Spellbound
2001 Academy Award nomination - Best Documentary
The Big Chill (re-release)
The Death of Mr Lazarescu
The Grifters
The Story of the Weeping Camel
2004 Academy Award nomination -Best Documentary

Susan Senk PR marketing rep Manhattan NY

Specialized Marketing Division
Develop and implement strategic marketing plans.

- Interactive & Viral Marketing
- Online Press & Publicity
- Social Media Networking

- Film Festival Outreach and Submissions

- Retail Stores & Vendors

-Conception & Organization of Events:
*Publicity of events and programs
*Store grand and re-openings
*Sport celebrity appearances
*Fashion shows


-Vendor Funded Programs:
*Advertising – commercials, out of home, print
*Visual store presentations
*New product introductions and try ons
*Sweepstakes
*Sales associate incentives

-Corporate Experience:
*Reebok International Ltd.
*Footstar Athlete

-Consulting Projects:
*Dr. Jay’s
*Jimmy Jazz
*Culver Media
*Sony Pictures International Releasing
*Columbia County, NY, Microbusiness Program

-Not for Profit Experience:
*Camp Sloane - YMCA
*Harlem Educational Activities Fund, Inc.
*New York Lung Association
*New York Organ Donor Network

Entertainment PR and marketing by Susan Senk PR

SUSAN SENK has worked in entertainment public relations and marketing for 25 years. Prior to launching the firm, based in New York City, in 1996, she was Vice President of International Publicity and Promotion for Columbia TriStar International Film Distributors, based in Los Angeles. Susan has also held the positions of Vice President Publicity and Promotion for Vestron Pictures, of which she was a founding member in 1981, and Vice President Creative Services for Vestron International, working out of its European office to direct the launch of overseas operation and international marketing of video products. She began her career in the music industry.

Linda Altman and Susan Senk provide PR services in NY

LINDA ALTMAN has worked in retail and nonprofit advertising and marketing for 20 years. She has designed and executed advertising campaigns and promotional events for a range of clients. She has held key marketing positions in the athletic footwear and apparel industry including Reebok International LTD and Footstar. Linda began her career in the not-for-profit world.

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Rave reviews for Susan Senk PR's film marketing and public relations work

"Passion, dedication and innovative ideas are just a few of the pluses of working with them. SSPR stands out because they put their undivided attention into each film they have handled for me over the past 15 years.“

- MJ Peckos, President, Mitropolus Films

 

“Thank you for your incredible efforts on behalf of Akeelah and the Bee.”

- Sarah Greenberg (Co- President Marketing) and the Lionsgate Team

 

“Thank you for all your good and hard work. What I personally appreciate was your evident dedications, above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you. Well done!“

- Robert Bilheimer, Director, A Closer Walk

 

“Thanks so much for all the great work on behalf of Hurricane on the Bayou. We got great placement and we also REALLY appreciate the extra bit of follow up you are always will to do…much much much appreciated.“

- Lori Rick, MacGillivray Freeman Films

 

“Linda was the behind the scenes creative mastermind of the Just for Feet Grand Opening spectaculars.  From booking and managing the famous athletes, to working with national brands such as Nike, adidas, Reebok, New Balance to create individual in store experiences.  Linda and her team created Grand Opening events that created excitement for months to continue to driving sales and customer loyalty beyond all plans and expectations.“

- Bob Riccoboni, V.P. Marketing

 

“Great job!“

- Carrie Johnson, Director, Primetime Publicity, PBS Media Relations

 

“Jon and I wanted to thank you for the great job. Thank you for your perseverance and patience.“

- Marcus Hu, Strand Releasing

 

“It is a testament to the hard work of Susan Senk and her team, as well as to the tragic beauty of this amazing program {Beautiful Son}. Great Work! Thanks so much for all your hard work and tremendous effort.”

- Randall Cole, Sr. Publicity Manager, ITVS

 

“SSPR is the one agency whom I can trust as to taste and judgment. When you call me to suggest a film would be right for our class, you are invariably on target.”

- William Wolf, Professor the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies

 

“Thanks again for all your help. Your counsel is invaluable.”

- Bridget Lang, VP, HEAF

 

“Thanks Susan and Linda… you have done an outstanding job yet again!”

- Wendy Lidel, International Film Circuit

 

“At SSPR we found true professionals that adapt to the ever changing business climate.  They are thoughtful, thorough, and creative in the development of our clients marketing plans.  Even though deadlines are often changed and “NOW” is the date needed by, SSPR delivers all projects on time!”

- Valerie Woodson, Marketing Director, Culver Media

 

“It was our pleasure to work with you! You are both so efficient and well connected; you made a tremendous job look almost easy! THANK YOU!”

- Kathryn Dietz, Producer, Young & The Restless in China

“I wanted to thank all of you for the hard work you’ve put into getting this film out to the world. I know a small film can be an uphill climb. You’ve been amazing.”

- Joan Carr Wiggins, Director, Previous Engagement

 

“Susan Senk PR is the best I have ever worked with and I don’t throw around that kind of praise easily.”

- Mark Lipsky, President, Gigantic Releasing

 

“Susan Senk PR had a 35 year old film to work with and they amassed an amazing number of breaks considering no fewer than 14 films opened the same day. I am very impressed with their contacts and how they navigate the media waters.”

- Peter Davis, Director, Hearts & Minds

 

“Thanks for everything.”

- Maeve Binchy, acclaimed author

 

“Susan Senk and Linda Altman are absolute professionals when it comes to independent film publicity. We have used them many times to great effect. They leave no stone unturned and cover all the bases and all the outlets throughly and independently. I would trust Susan Senk PR for any film that I was releasing in the New York market.”

- Sharon Lester, Director of Distribution, Rainbow Releasing

Contact Susan Senk PR for marketing for your film or movie

PHONE: 212-876-5948
EMAIL:

Susan Senk
susan@susansenkpr.com

Linda Senk Altman
linda@susansenkpr.com

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