Scott Appel
Entertainment industry publicist, event producer, talent booker and social media manager
ABOUT
Scott Appel is an accomplished public relations pro with 25+ years experience in the entertainment industry and non-profit world. He is a member of Public Relations Society Of America, Television Publicists Executive Committee, International Documentary Association and International Entertainment Buyers Association.Scott got his start right out of college as a teen magazine editor in New York City. That led to relocating to Los Angeles where he began his journey as a solopreneur handling personal publicity for Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming stars. His clients have starred in such projects as the "High School Musical" trilogy, "The Sopranos," "Twilight," "Boy Meets World," "Pretty Little Liars," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Dancing With The Stars," "Roswell," "Days Of Our Lives," "My So-Called Life," "Party Of Five," "7th Heaven," "The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody," "That's So Raven," "Step By Step," "Family Matters" and "Growing Pains." In recent years he's had the privilege of producing events with multiple cast members from "Abbott Elementary," "This Is Us," "Pose," "black-ish," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "To All The Boys I've Loved Before," "On My Block," "Andi Mack," "Girl Meets World," "Good Trouble," "Fame" and Broadway's "Wicked."Scott completed six marathons in Honolulu and LA to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles. He is a Climate Reality Project leader trained by Al Gore, and volunteers to help "Get Out The Vote" with organizations including Human Rights Campaign, The Democratic National Committee, Democracy For America, Jewish Democratic Council of America, Field Team 6, Black Voters Matter Fund, The New Georgia Project, Color Of Change, United We Dream, Vote Riders and Drag Out The Vote.
WORK
Recent Producing/PR Highlights:• Fulfillment Fund's Legacy Gala with Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper• DIVERSITY x DESIGN, an Emmy season soiree celebrating diversity, inclusion and representation in television hosted by Billy Porter• KIND LA benefitting Kids In Need Of Defense hosted by Wilmer Valderrama• The Actors Fund's 5th Annual Looking Ahead Awards hosted by Garrett Clayton and Ashley Argota, honoring Raven-Symone, Monique Coleman and the cast of "Andi Mack," with special appearances by Debbie Allen and Kenny Ortega• "Fame" 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert starring Debbie Allen, Jesse Borrego, Lee Curreri, Erica Gimpel, Carlo Imperato, Cynthia Gibb, Billy Hufsey, Valerie Landsburg and P.R. Paul benefitting The Actors Fund• Album Release Concerts for Spencer Day, Stray and the Soundtrack, and Chadwick Johnson• Boys & Girls Aid's Fostering Futures virtual event with special guest Kristin ChenowethScott has handled personal PR representation for Jensen Ackles, Allen Alvarado, Shoshana Bean, Corbin Bleu, Eddie Cibrian, Monique Coleman, Sondra Currie, Majandra Delfino, Danielle Fishel, Kristy Frank, Will Friedle, David Gallagher, Jake Goodman, Johnny Gray, Miko Hughes, Scatman John, Ashley Johnson, Chadwick Johnson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Chris Kirkpatrick, AJ Langer, LFO, LMNT, Cody Linley, Renée Marino, Jason Marsden, Kyle Massey, Emilia McCarthy, Anthony Montgomery, Matthew Morrison, Johnny Ortiz, Rob Pinkston, Jake Richardson, Ryne Sanborn, Ben Savage, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Brenda Song, Stray and the Soundtrack, KayCee Stroh, Madylin Sweeten, Ashley Tisdale, Michelle Trachtenberg, Michael Welch, Devon Werkheiser, Davon Williams and Bryan-Keyth Wilson.Scott managed US PR campaigns for the Canadian based Nickelodeon series "Ride" and "Max & Shred," and was the publicist for the "Scandal" Finale Live Stage Reading starring Kerry Washington and the cast of ABC's hit series. Scott was the unit publicist for the 2001 independent film "Longshot" which featured cameos appearances by The Rock, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.Corporate and non-profit clients have included Alliance For Healing & Housing (Best In Drag Show), Asheville Therapeutic Salt Cave, Aspen Film, Backstage Creations, Bleeding Edge Toys, BMG, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Fulton Theatre, Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, Motown Cafe Restaurants, The Normal Anomaly, Reebok Entertainment, Sail With The Stars, Scholastic, Sony Music, Starz Network, Time/Warner and World Telecom Group.Scott served as an Advisory Committee member for The Actors Fund's Looking Ahead Program and coordinated publicity, social media and talent booking for The Actors Fund's west coast events.
EXPERTISE
• Film, Television, Music & Theater Industries
• Public Relations
• Marketing & Branding
• Social Media Marketing
• Red Carpet Event Production
• Talent Booking & Celebrity Management
• Award Shows, Film Festivals and Fan Conventions
• Media Training
CONTACT
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