Ronn Torossian is the Chairman and Founder of 5WPR, an award-winning, top 15 independent US PR agency.An entrepreneur, as a PR firm Founder, Ronn has extensive experience in all aspects of public relations, marketing and reputation management, having led assignments for Fortune 500 companies and start-up companies, government agencies, academic institutions, corporate executives, politicians, non-profits, and luminaries in the business, entertainment and media worlds.Ronn is a two-time winner of the Public Relations Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards, and a semi-finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. He is nationally recognized as one of the most well-respected Public Relations professionals in the industry.An esteemed expert and influencer in marketing and public relations, he regularly offers his insights in the media, including appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg, "The Today Show," and Fox News. He is also a resident public relations expert for Entertainment Tonight, and an op-ed contributor to Huffington Post, Wired Insights, The Observer, Business Insider, and other publications. He has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek and more.His bestselling book, "For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations," is a must read for marketers and PR professionals alike, as well as required reading for media and marketing students at colleges and universities.Ronn Torossian is a native New Yorker. He lives in Manhattan with his children. He is active on a number of not-for-profit boards, and a member of Young Presidents Organizations (YPO).