Shannon is a member of BECK Media’s Los Angeles team, where she drives strategy and helps oversee media campaigns for the agency’s sports, entertainment, business, and tech clients.

Prior to joining BECK Media, she was a senior account manager at LCO, an award-winning boutique PR firm. While there, she designed, led and executed innovative PR campaigns on behalf of New York Time’s best-selling authors, iconic sports and entertainment personalities, Fortune 500 companies, Inc. 500 entrepreneurs as well as leading lifestyle experts and entertainment-industry executives.

At BECK Media, Shannon develops and implements strategic media initiatives for a broad range of client accounts. Her expertise has benefited past and current clients including AEG, The Los Angeles Film School, Lionsgate/Comic Con-HQ and SEGA, among others.

A proud native of San Francisco, Shannon graduated from Occidental College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in art history.

With over 20 years of experience working for and with some of the biggest music and television companies, the world’s best-known talent, and the most reputable awards shows and events, Amber Williams-Wright’s passion and hard work was born out of her humble midwestern roots and her desire to deliver quality results while maintaining the utmost integrity.

Most recently, Amber founded boutique, lifestyle public relations and event agency Beaucoup Media, which has been acquired by BECK.vPrior to that she served as the Vice President of Communications and Talent Relations for The Country Music Association (CMA) in Nashville, overseeing media for the CMA Awards, CMA Fest, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductions. Prior to that she spearheaded opening BECK’s New York City office where she led a team for six years while working with clients Amazon Studios, Hulu, National Geographic Channel, Netflix, Sony Pictures International Television and Wendy.

Amber entered the Nashville music business scene via Universal Music Nashville in 2004 where she led publicity campaigns for Shania Twain, Lee Ann Womack, Sugarland, Trisha Yearwood, Billy Currington and more for nearly eight years. She launched her public relations career in 2000 in Los Angeles at Sony Pictures International Television, followed by the then, newly-formed cable network Hallmark Channel. Contact her at amber@beckmedia.com.

Adrianna Paidas is a member of the BECK Media New York City team, where she leads B2B and consumer media campaigns across scripted and unscripted television, documentaries, streaming platforms, podcasts and the broader entertainment industry.

Currently, Adrianna works with a variety of entertainment clients, including Disney Branded Television, Spotify Podcasts, and ITVS and its flagship series Independent Lens. She has most recently led consumer campaigns for the critically acclaimed Independent Lens docuseries “Philly D.A.,” and Spotify/Gimlet unscripted podcasts “Resistance” and “Stolen: The Search for Jermain.”

She’s also worked with clients including Netflix and Grace: A Storytelling Company on projects at the intersection of music and television including the Emmy-award winning Beatles-inspired animated series “Beat Bugs,” and motown-inspired series “Motown Magic.”

Prior to BECK Media, Adrianna worked at Grove Atlantic, where she helped execute publicity campaigns for a variety of literary fiction and nonfiction books.

She received a B.S. in journalism at the University of Florida, and continues to have an inherent soft spot for a good story. When she’s not working to drive client narratives across the media landscape, you can find her strolling/running/hanging in Central Park, enjoying a good meal out, or picking up some essentials at CVS.

A member of BECK Media in New York City, Katie leads B2B and consumer media campaigns for a range of clients within scripted and unscripted television, streaming platforms, podcasts, technology and the broader entertainment industry.

Katie has worked on strategic media relations, executive visibility and consumer publicity campaigns for a variety of clients including Blue Ant Studios, WEBTOON, Spotify Podcasts, Paramount+, National Geographic, Netflix, ITVS and Independent Lens, All3Media America, MGM, Endemol Shine North America, 44 Blue Productions and Scribd, among others.

Previously, Katie worked as part of the communications staff for the New Jersey Devils before moving to HarperCollins Publishers, where she spent over six years handling publicity campaigns for an array of celebrity, entertainment, sports, comedy and music titles under the William Morrow and Dey Street Books imprints.

She graduated from Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts degree. When she’s not at work, you can find Katie on the beach with a book in hand, browsing the local record store, binge-watching her latest TV obsession or hunting down the perfect plate of pasta.

Kayla joined BECK Media and Marketing’s entertainment team in 2017 after working with a diverse roster of entertainment and hospitality clients. Her current role includes developing and implementing creative campaigns and curated press strategies that obtain the tailored narrative and goals of her clients. Kayla’s past and current work includes original film and series campaigns for Amazon Prime Video, Crypt TV, Facebook Watch and Sundance Now as well as for unscripted production companies A. Smith and Co. and Magical Elves; executive visibility for Nickelodeon, ShortsTV and Starz; and concert PR for legendary acts and festivals including Elton John, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, Formula 1, SXSW, Texas Medal of Arts Awards, X Games and many more.

Kayla, currently based in Austin, earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations at the University of Texas at Austin. When not working, Kayla is likely headed to a music festival or planning her next scuba diving adventure.

Yurie joined the BECK Media New York team after starting her career in tech PR in San Francisco. At BECK, Yurie develops and executes publicity campaigns and corporate/consumer comms for a variety of entertainment and tech companies, helping to get the word out about documentary films, podcasts, scripted TV series, streaming platforms and more. Current and former clients include Paramount+, Spotify (Podcasts), WEBTOON, ITVS, Pluto TV, National Geographic, TodayTix, EPIX, and Scribd.

Prior to BECK, she spent four years at SutherlandGold Group, where she led PR efforts for a wide range of B2B and B2C tech companies including SurveyMonkey, Imgur, Cloudflare, Wonder Workshop, Goldbelly, and Carbon Black.

Yurie hails from Seoul, Korea and London, England, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a double major in English and media studies. Outside of work, she can most likely be found making the most of her AMC A-List subscription, playing volleyball with her recreational league, or curled up on the couch bingeing her latest TV obsession.

A New York native, and proud working mom, Dianna joined BECK Media in 2015 and specializes in strategic media relations for the BECK Media Atlanta team.

At BECK Media, Dianna leads various client accounts and executes measurable results with a focus on executive visibility, trade and consumer publicity for companies in the television production, streaming entertainment and entertainment archiving spaces. Her current clients include Campanario Entertainment, BET+, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services and Tenderfoot TV, among others.

Prior to BECK Media, she worked at HarperCollins Publishers where she carried out multifaceted digital and traditional publicity campaigns for fiction, nonfiction, genre fiction, lifestyle, and cookbooks.

Dianna is a graduate of The City College of New York, where she studied public relations and advertising. She is fluent in Spanish and her free time is spent with her family.

Heather Felix joins BECK Media’s New York office from the San Francisco team, working with clients at the intersection of entertainment and tech including Facebook, Verizon Media, Jadu and Team Whistle.

Heather has helped to build and execute media strategy to meet client goals, securing top-tier media opps for client executives and their projects while developing relationships with reporters across entertainment trade, tech biz and consumer press.

Heather began her entertainment PR career with an internship at BECK Media’s New York outpost while earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts studying Public Relations with a minor in Broadcasting at Long Island University. She subsequently supported Lagardere Sports & Entertainment and the press team at ViacomCBS before returning to BECK Media’s San Francisco office after graduation and eventually re-joining BECK’s New York team in 2021. She has also worked as a field marketing representative for BOXED WATER, Barbie, and Spindrift, among other major brands.

When she’s not at her desk, you can find her at the pilates studio, the dog park or any fast food drive thru. Feel free to use her as a resource for entertainment trivia or anything you may be afraid to ask about Gen Z.

Brittany joined the BECK Media Atlanta team after starting her career with a travel and hospitality-focused communications agency in Tallahassee, Florida, where she developed and executed media strategies for local and nationwide destinations like AIC Hard Rock Hotels, Unico Hotel, and Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa.

At BECK, Brittany delivers strategic media relations and consumer editorial publicity for a variety of entertainment and technology clients, including Double Elvis, Pluto TV, BET+ and others.

Brittany is an Alumna of Florida State University (Go Noles!), and she graduated with a major in Media Communications and a minor in Psychology. Outside of work, she is most likely trying a new workout class, walking her dog or scoping out a new restaurant.

Taja joined the BECK Media and Marketing Atlanta team in 2020 after an extensive career in publishing and healthcare PR where she worked with health systems and life sciences clients developing integrated communications plans and thought leadership campaigns.

At BECK Media, Taja works with a wide range of clients helping to develop corporate messaging strategies and public relations campaigns for their many shows and projects. Her client work spans from all facets of entertainment, from scripted and unscripted programming, podcasts, streaming services and beyond. Her key clients include Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, Tenderfoot TV, and BET+ among others.

She has a dual degree and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and English from Florida State University. When she’s not working on an entertainment campaign, you can find Taja at the latest beauty event thinking of her next catchy polish name, as she is co-founder of IV KULTURE Vegan Nail Lacquer, a clean beauty brand she started with her sisters in 2015.

Mackensie is a member of BECK’s Atlanta team, where she works for clients such as Tenderfoot TV, Double Elvis, Pluto TV, and others. She is based out of New York City, but travels to and from Atlanta for work and family.

Prior to her official start at BECK in August 2021, Mackensie interned with the agency for 16 months, most of which was during her senior year of college at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), where she majored in Communication and Media and double minored in Digital Studies and Performing Arts Management & Entrepreneurship. While in college, Mackensie managed a local jazz artist and was involved in leadership positions for numerous clubs. She also interned at a local food/lifestyle PR agency before her junior year.

While not working, Mackensie enjoys playing with her pet guinea pigs, working out, reading, drinking Diet Coke, obsessing over Harry Styles, and exploring. She is also very passionate about helping others with their goals and career paths.

Isabella is a member of BECK Media’s New York City team, where she does strategic communications for clients across the documentary, podcast and streaming spaces.

Isabella joined BECK Media after graduating from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. With internship experience ranging from corporate communications to beauty PR, she is now delighted to represent clients responsible for the storytelling we all know and love, from Disney Branded Television to Spotify Podcasts and beyond.

Striving to be a lifelong learner, Isabella can be found outside of work training as a runner, cooking the next best recipe from NYT Cooking (#not an ad), or traveling with her friends and family. She volunteers at her local literacy organization in New Jersey.

Avery is a member of BECK’s Austin office, where she is on the entertainment team.

Starting as an intern, Avery officially joined the BECK team after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a Certificate in Business Foundations. Past and current clients include Facebook Watch, Starz, Amazon Prime Video, Whistle, Accomplice and more.

When Avery isn’t in the office, she can most likely be found discovering new music to add to her sought-after Spotify playlists or strolling around Lady Bird Lake with her toy poodle, Owen.

Laurren (she/her) is a member of BECK Media’s entertainment team. She advances her passions for writing, teamwork, and creativity by working with leading clients across the entertainment and tech spaces.

Prior to BECK, Laurren held internships in publicity and casting, where she enhanced brand positioning for clients like Warner Bros, Ben & Jerry’s, and Ford Motor Company, among others. Laurren studied at Boston University’s College of Communication, graduating with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Film & Television.

In her spare time, Laurren enjoys watching movies, cooking Ina Garten recipes, and taking long strolls around NYC.

Rebecca is a member of BECK Media’s New York City team, where she works with clients across multiple fields of entertainment, including Paramount+, Spotify Podcasts, Blue Ant Studios and WEBTOON.

Rebecca joined BECK Media after working in advertising and marketing for a year, with internship experience varying from entertainment to IT. Rebecca graduated from Ithaca College’s Park School of Communications with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Management and Design, a concentration in corporate communication and a minor in journalism.

A television and comics junkie, Rebecca spends her free time obsessing over the latest superhero shows and animated comedies or binging sci-fi podcasts. She also volunteers on the executive board for PRSA’s New Professionals chapter.

Iyana joined the BECK Media Atlanta office in January 2022. She works with clients such as BET+, Campanario, and Iron Mountain Entertainment Services. Before her official start at BECK Media, she interned with various public relations agencies in the Atlanta area.

Iyana is an Alumna of Hampton University, an HBCU in Hampton, Virginia, where she majored in Strategic Communications. While on campus, she experimented with her public relations skills by working with on-campus organizations and small businesses. Outside of work, you can find Iyana exploring new restaurants, traveling, or catching up on the latest television shows or movies.