Brian Pittman Email & Phone Number

Plans, produces and moderates training webinars, certificated courses and in-depth virtual summits on AI, PR, communications, marketing and social media skills under the Ragan and Ragan Training banners. Files PR Daily articles on related topics and skills. Produces and co-programs select Ragan conferences (recent examples include the "Internal Communications Conference" at Microsoft HQ, the "Employee Communications Conference" in Chicago, " the "Social Media Conference" at Disney World, the "Future of Communications Conference" in Austin, and more. Recent certificated events include the "AI for Communicators" certificate course and the "Internal Communications Certificate Course." In addition, serves as the "Dean of Ragan Training," overseeing content and L&D on the platform.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As a consultant, I create content-driven strategies that increase awareness for clients in a cluttered marketplace where attention is at a premium--and that move their customers through the buyer’s journey toward MQL/SQLs. I also craft marketing plans that achieve strategic sales goals for clients, generate lead-gen and drip email marketing campaigns, write killer copy and collaborate with clients while introducing new product and marketing concepts/strategies. Vonazon is a full-service digital sales & marketing agency, specializing in creating and implementing strategic solutions that drive top line revenue for its clients. The agency's services range from marketing automation to website development, social media, search and everything in between. Clients range from SMB to enterprise-level companies.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Screenwriting/producing team Rachel Long and Brian Pittman have extensive backgrounds in journalism. They most recently wrote the thriller APEX for which they are co-executive producers, and they’re producing a police-themed documentary with an announcement expected soon. Their sci-fi feature script BEFORE WE FORGET was recently in development with Mark Bauch (Lin Pictures). Before that, they wrote the TV pilot for MOBBED UP, a series likened to “Sopranos with Badges” about legendary NYC Detective Joe Coffey’s war on the mafia, from Gallo to Gotti. They’re also producers on the project. Their exorcism thriller INCARNATE is in turnaround after originally being acquired by CBS Films. Their action script THE CIVILIAN was acquired by Solstice Studios and appeared on the Black List and the Hit List. Prior to Solstice, the project was in development at Millennium Films with Uli Edel (THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX) attached to direct.They also rewrote THE MECHANIC: RESURRECTION for Millennium Films. The movie stars Jason Statham, Jessica Alba and Tommy Lee Jones. Their original screenplay DAWN PATROL, a thriller set in the world of surfing, was directed by Oscar-Nominee Dan Petrie, Jr., (BEVERLY HILLS COP, THE BIG EASY, past WGA president) with Scott Eastwood and Rita Wilson starring. The script was an Austin Film Festival Finalist, and the film was released theatrically. Additionally, they were hired to write Korean War epic 1950 for CJ Entertainment (producers of PARASITE) and director Rob Cohen (FAST AND THE FURIOUS, XXX). They were also hired to write WWII thriller IRENA SENDLER, the true story of the title character now in development with Jeff Most Films and Stuart Hazeldine (THE SHACK) directing. They also rewrote the thriller script REVENANTS for producers Todd Black and Alex Siskin. Their rewrite of A HAUNTING AT SILVER FALLS was filmed in Oregon. The writing/producing team is represented by HJTH.

Bulldog Reporter

Served as training director for PR University and product leader for Infocom Group's ancillary products. Responsible for content development ranging from the Daily 'Dog buyer's guides to creating digital marketing materials for Infocom Group's e-learning and ancillary products. Part of the executive management team at Bulldog Reporter. Launched .BIZ Builder Magazine, CommPRO.biz, Ad Agency Insider, PR University, Media Relations Insider, Creative Director, IR Alert, Bulldog Reporter’s Daily ‘Dog and other titles. A believer in the power of people and magic of words, his outputs included:MARKETING & PR: Created, planned, executed, wrote and distributed all PR and marketing materials, ranging from white papers and press releases to lead-gen materials and digital promotional assets. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Praised and prolific interviewer featuring thought leaders in marcom, PR and general business. Interviewed and filed 150+ thought leader profiles and contributed pieces per year as director of content at CommPRO.biz and Bulldog Reporter. Wrote, edited or assigned over 1500 industry related pieces for titles such as .Biz Builder Magazine, CommPRO.biz, Utah Business, Ad Agency Insider, PR Agency Insider, PR University, Media Relations Insider, Creative Director, IR Alert, Bulldog Reporter’s Daily ‘Dog … and more.Has interviewed thousands of working journalists and marcom pros, as well as figures like Steven R. Covey, Bob Edwards, Louis Farrakhan, Marlin Fitzwater, Steve Forbes, Boutros-Boutros Ghali, Al Golin, Joe Lockhart, Howard Rubenstein, Robert Scoble, Margaret Thatcher, David Pogue, Walt Mossberg ... etc.TRAINING: Created, promoted and moderated over 60+ webinars annually for Bulldog Reporter under the PR University product line.

CommPRO.biz provided marcom pros a hub for the tips, tools, trends and training necessary to be more successful in PR, advertising, corporate communications, investor relations and marketing. As a partner, Brian planned, produced and published all content, including:SOCIAL MEDIA: Generated content for and managed all CommPRO.biz social media, including LI Groups, Facebook presence, multiple Twitter accounts, etc.EVENTS & TRAINING: Assisted industry leaders in planning and moderating their professional development events, including creation of all traditional and social media promotion of these live and on-demand sessions. Also oversaw all non-competitive CommAcademy events. These instructive, insightful and inspiring webinars, online professional development and live events delivered tips, tools, trends and training CommPRO members needed to be more successful in marketing communications. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Hosted the innovative “Deskside With...” series—live V-chat interviews with CommPROs at their desks. These daily impromptu interviews provided on-the-spot marcom news, views and how-to's—brought to CommPRO members via live unscripted audio and video chats with their peers, bosses, competitors and others. Interviews were shared via CommPRO.biz's site, as well as via social media channels, including YouTube, Slideshare, etc.NEWS & VIEWS: Edited, curated, promoted and gathered all CommPRO.biz blogs, features and contributed op-eds, and shareable "Flick-It" news for CommPRO members. “Flick-It” was an innovative way to scan worldwide marketing communications news that mattered most to CommPRO members.

Directed, wrote and promoted corporate content. Managed editorial and launched products, including PR University and IR University training conferences, The Daily ‘Dog online, reaching 50,000+ PR practitioners, and IR Alert, reaching 14,000+ IR professionals.• Planned, wrote, executed and moderated 60+ PR audio conference and webinar training seminars annually on topics ranging from press release writing to pitching, SEO, online newsroom design, and Twitter and Facebook for PR, etc. Planned and wrote promotional outlines for 20+ IR training seminars, and maintained or exceeded annual training revenues.• Launched “The Daily ‘Dog” (www.bulldogreporter.com/dailydog), PR’s most widely read site, reaching 50,000+ PR practitioners daily.• Launched “IR Alert” (www.iralert.com), reaching 14,000+ IR professionals daily.• Interviewed, reported, assigned, edited and wrote PR and IR industry op-eds, “Thought Leader” or “Journalists Speak Out” features for the sites. • Hired, trained and led the editorial team for all titles and sites including Bulldog Reporter, Media Relations Insider, Inside Health Media, etc. • Wrote frequent PR materials, including press releases.• Retained, assigned and managed all freelancers for special revenue generating projects; freelance own PR, editorial and marketing writing services as appropriate.Etc.

Directed up to 10 writers and reporters for a leading regional business magazine, Utah Business. Transitioned with corporate sale of publication to Olympus Publishers as Editor. In addition:• Managed total budgets of up to $1 million, rebuilt staff and departments and transformed Utah Business from a controlled to a paid circulation model.• Developed “Small Business Advisor,” “Point/Counterpoint,” “People on the Move,” “Statewide Business,” “Business Solutions,” “Politics and Policy,” “Book Reviews” and other new columns throughout the book.• Launched “Utah Business Rankings,” published in annual anthology.• Acted as corporate ambassador, meeting with business owners, economists and government officials.• Wrote political and cultural features, people profiles and how-to articles.• Oversaw editorial for Fairways, the Utah Golf Association’s magazine, among other titles, while running editorial division at Western Standard Publishing.