Lainya Magaña Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

New York City / Los Angeles / Portland

A&O PR is a marketing and public relations agency specializing in art, architecture, technology and hospitality. Creative, strategic and results-oriented, A&O PR fosters a strong connection between our clients’ business and their audience acting as an extension of their team and a stakeholder in their success. Through expert advisory services, cutting-edge marketing strategy, and thoughtful storytelling, we bring meaningful attention to the businesses, individuals and ideas shaping the future.As the Principal of A&O PR since 2009, I oversee all growth-related business endeavors, including full-cycle sales management, marketing and public relations strategy, coaching and mentorship of staff, cross-functional team communication, relationship building, top-tier media relations, creative thinking and problem-solving.

Portland, Oregon Area

Compose, copyedit, and proofread original content for feature stories on artists such as The Clayton Brothers, AJ Fosik and Seonna Hong.Meet strict production deadlines by supporting editors and producing completed projects on time.Communicate with a diverse audience in a professional, engaging, and informative manner.

Contributed to pilot program designed to improve community engagement.

Curate innovative programming that engages new audiences, promotes the artist's creative practice, and broadens connections within diverse art communities.

Brought gallery up to date with marketing and PR best practices. Hosted cross-pollinating events with local collectors; SFMOMA's art interest group, SECA; and online radio show, Bad At Sports. Composed and distributed press releases and streamlined staff of 6 interns.

Interviewed internationally renowned artists such as Ian Francis, Sam Flores, Miss Van and Lucy McLauchlan

Produced direct marketing campaigns overseeing design, distribution and ROI. Content creator and community manager for digital and social media marketing.

Curated exhibitions with internationally recognized artists such as Dave Choe, The Date Farmers and Retna. Directed programming and operations for San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Sacramento galleries. Implemented intern program. Managed operations, marketing and PR.

Pitched curatorial projects, managed artist submissions, maintained gallery in Directors' absence.

Assisted Stylists and Art Directors, updated and maintained buyer contact list, managed fashion closet.

Composed, copy-edited, and proofread original content for art and music sections of culture/lifestyle magazine.