Founder of full-service strategic communications agency (www.messageLA.com) operating at the intersection of entertainment, public policy and marketing. Built team of leading media, PR and creative professionals to deliver wide range of services for clients on large-scale communications challenges. Projects include: * Award winning re-brand and integrated marketing campaign for a major hospital and health system philanthropy. * Strategic communications and creative development… Show more Founder of full-service strategic communications agency (www.messageLA.com) operating at the intersection of entertainment, public policy and marketing. Built team of leading media, PR and creative professionals to deliver wide range of services for clients on large-scale communications challenges. Projects include: * Award winning re-brand and integrated marketing campaign for a major hospital and health system philanthropy. * Strategic communications and creative development for signature CSR program of one of the world's largest brands. * Digital outreach (social and web) for a global entertainment company that helped lead to public approval of a major real estate project. * Crisis communications support for high profile personalities and brands, including strategic counsel for proposed multi-billion dollar merger; major consumer brand "truth in labeling" initiative; and complex litigation support. * Comprehensive re-branding campaign for a large municipality. Efforts include brand strategy and story, market research, logo and identity, brand visualization, integrated campaign, video content and web site.* Marketing, PR and digital media outreach on behalf of a global entertainment industry trade association. Show less

Courses taught include: Introduction to Advertising (PR 340)Advertising and Media Planning (PR 599) Social Media Advertising (PRSM 535)New Multimedia Communication (CO 630 -- Regis College)

Gonring Lin Spahn specializes in government relations, issue advocacy, public relations and strategic philanthropy. Clients include corporations, executives, high profile individuals, charitable foundations and non-profit organizations seeking to expand their reach, deepen their impact and make a difference in their communities.

Provided strategic communications expertise during the UN Climate Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen.

Partner and General Manager at Los Angeles office of leading communications and advertising firm. Oversaw creative development and strategic efforts for clients including; the California Endowment, the Motion Picture Association of America, Save Darfur Coalition, and the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs widely acclaimed “Me Not Meth” campaign.

Senior executive at leading entertainment industry trade organization. Represented over 250 leading commercial production companies as well as hundreds of vendors and suppliers to the industry. Also served on a number of boards and commissions including Film LA, (vice chair), and on the advisory board of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). Appointed member of the City of Los Angeles Business Tax Advisory Commission, which successfully enacted comprehensive business tax… Show more Senior executive at leading entertainment industry trade organization. Represented over 250 leading commercial production companies as well as hundreds of vendors and suppliers to the industry. Also served on a number of boards and commissions including Film LA, (vice chair), and on the advisory board of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). Appointed member of the City of Los Angeles Business Tax Advisory Commission, which successfully enacted comprehensive business tax reform in Los Angeles in 2004. Show less

Managed all aspects of statewide political campaigns and ballot initiatives including the production of radio and television advertising, fundraising, issues development, communications, and direct voter contact.