Toni Thompson Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

I am a veteran public relations and event consultant specializing in film, television and music events, awards shows and high-profile events often at the intersection of technology and entertainment. I honed my skills strategizing media campaigns for feature films at Twentieth Century Fox and MGM/United Artists prior to starting a consulting business. My clients have included New Line Cinema, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Essence Music Festival, Nokia Technologies, Dolby Laboratories, IMDb/Amazon, SAG AFTRA, the Hollywood Reporter and dick clark productions to name a few.I recently served as Head of Sponsorship and Events for Nokia Technologies. In that role, I reported to the CMO and managed a staff of seven overseeing major activations at NAB, CES and Sundance in the US, as well as product launches in London, Shanghai, Beijing, Amsterdam and Cannes.

San Francisco Bay Area

Lead the events team reporting to the CMO. Was responsible for seven team members and an annual budget over $5 million. Strategically developed an event approach with emphasis on global marketing priorities. Project managed internal cross functional teams across marketing, design, sales, communications and brand. Annually spearheaded participation in over 20 events including the Sundance Film Festival, NAB, Cannes Lions, IBC, CES and MWC and oversaw launches in Beijing, Shanghai, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Helsinki.

The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences

Black Entertainment Television

Pitched film releases to national and local broadcast media. Organized press junkets, media sceenings and premieres for upcoming films.