June
17jun7:30 am9:00 amLights, Camera, Communicate: Insight into Sports and Entertainment PR
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PRSA Nashville welcomes you to the fast-paced world of sports and entertainment public relations. From managing high-profile events and media moments to building powerful brand
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PRSA Nashville welcomes you to the fast-paced world of sports and entertainment public relations.
From managing high-profile events and media moments to building powerful brand narratives, communications professionals in the sports and entertainment industries play a critical role in shaping public perception of these organizations and their stars.
Join the Public Relations Society of America Nashville chapter for “Lights, Camera, Communicate: Insight into Sports and Entertainment PR,” a panel discussion featuring communications professionals from the sports and entertainment industries.
In this conversation, panelists will share behind-the-scenes insight into their careers and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that come with promoting athletes, artists, teams, productions, and live events.
Coffee and donuts will be provided and attendees can arrive early for networking and a photo opportunity in the space. Special thanks to the Nashville Predators for hosting this PRSA event at Bridgestone Arena.
About Our Speakers
Kate Guerra, VP of communications and corporate affairs for the Tennessee Titans
Kate Guerra serves as Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs for the Tennessee Titans. In her role, she oversees football and business media relations for the team and consults on strategic communications between the organization and its stakeholders.
From late 2021 to early 2024, Kate served as Vice President, Marketing and Communications, overseeing off-the-field media and public relations; social responsibility and volunteerism; fan engagement; cheer, mascot, and drumline entertainment; and the Titans’ website and mobile app. She joined the Titans in 2019 as Team Publicist.
A native of McAllen, Texas, Kate graduated from the University of Texas in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She moved to Indianapolis and received a Master of Arts in Sports Journalism from Indiana University at Indianapolis. She spent eight years working for INDYCAR, North America’s premier open-wheel racing series, leading the series’ race market and national media outreach.
Fount Lynch, SVP of publicity for Warner Records
While attending Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, Fount Lynch began his career as an intern in January 2001 working for Universal Music Group Nashville (UMG Nashville) in the label’s marketing/PR departments. Post graduation, the Fosterville, Tennessee native was hired as a publicist for MCA and Lost Highway Records just after graduation. Over time, UMG Nashville’s imprints changed, and Fount began to implement media campaigns across four record labels – Mercury, MCA, Capitol and EMI Nashville. In November 2014, Fount moved to Sony Music Nashville – home to Arista, Columbia and RCA Records Nashville – to be Vice President, Publicity for the label. After four and a half years with Sony Nashville, Fount left his post in August 2018 to join Red Light Management as an artist manager, as well as owning his own independent public relations company, LYNCH PR.
In June 2022 Fount began his current role as Senior Vice President, Publicity at Warner Records Nashville. He was included in Billboard Magazine’s inaugural POWER PUBLICISTS list in August 2023 and is a current member of the Country Music Association (CMA), Academy of Country Music (ACM), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At present Fount serves on the Ryan Seacrest Foundation Industry Advisor Board (2025-2027), the University of Tennessee College of Music Board of Visitors, and in the Leadership Music Class of 2026.
Abby Helper, manager of media relations for the Nashville Predators
Abby Helper is the Media Relations Manager with the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena. In her role, she oversees off-ice communications efforts for the organization and works to amplify initiatives from the Preds, arena events, the Preds Foundation, Ford Ice Centers and F&M Bank Arena through TV appearances, articles and more. She also assists with hockey communications throughout the year. With the organization since 2019, Abby worked in office administration and community relations before her current position. Additionally, Abby is the president of the company’s Employee Advisory Board, which works to create a fun and exciting workplace for all; she also serves on the Predators’ GUIDER Board, the social impact arm of the organization. A lifelong Preds and hockey fan, Abby enjoys seeing the impact the organization can have in the community and using its platform to make Middle Tennessee a better place.
Olivia Hanceri, owner of OH Creative
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Bridgestone Arena
July
14jul4:00 pm5:30 pmThe Perfect Pitch: Insights from Nashville Media Mainstays
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PR professionals spend their days crafting the perfect pitch, but what do the journalists receiving those pitches really think? Join PRSA Nashville on Tuesday, July 14, for an engaging panel discussion
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PR professionals spend their days crafting the perfect pitch, but what do the journalists receiving those pitches really think?
Join PRSA Nashville on Tuesday, July 14, for an engaging panel discussion featuring respected local media professionals from outlets like WPLN News, Nashville Banner and more. Hear directly from these industry leaders as they share insights into their careers, discuss what makes a story newsworthy and offer advice on how PR professionals and journalists can work together more effectively.
Attendees will also enjoy light bites and refreshments during this evening program, along with the opportunity to tour Harpeth Hall following the discussion. Networking begins at 4 p.m. with the program starting at 4:30 p.m.
About our Speakers:
Blake Farmer – WPLN News, Host of This Is Nashville
An unmistakable voice to public radio listeners around the nation, Blake Farmer has returned to the airwaves to host “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio, and co-host a new collaboration with KFF Health News called “HealthQ.” He’s the kind of person who can interview anyone about anything. His curiosity and warmth make people comfortable on the air — even when he’s asking a tough question. Behind his nonchalance and self-deprecating style is a sincere desire to draw people together rather than drive them apart.
Before his two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. At WPLN, he previously served as host, editor and news director. He was regularly called on to act as emcee for station events or speak to community groups. He collected too many awards to display at once and is proudest of a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing.
Blake got his radio start in college at KACU-FM in Abilene, Texas, where he maintained employment even after a period of extended dead air that resulted from falling asleep during his late night shift. Abilene Christian University even honored him with the Gutenberg Award, which recognizes outstanding alumni working in journalism and mass communications.
Demetria Kalodimos – Executive Producer at The Nashville Banner
Demetria Kalodimos is the executive producer, hosting the weekly podcast Banner & Company, and producing the Banner’s video content. She is a household name in Nashville, having anchored and reported news for 34 years at the city’s first television station, WSMV. She has won many of the most prestigious awards in broadcast journalism and has produced feature-length documentaries and programs for the festival circuit and nationally on PBS.
+MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Harpeth Hall School
3801 Hobbs Road
August
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