PR/CREATIVE
Bios. PR. Creative Direction. Each serves to disseminate your brand message to the intended audience, be they consumers, or the editors and influencers who can share your story with them.
Hersh’s diverse clientele ranges from filmmakers to fashion brands. In the production and postproduction world, he is known as “a storyteller’s storyteller,” whose PR clients have been honored with every major advertising industry award. Through strategy & creative, he has helped challenger brands like BEARPAW become market players, and he led creative for the 2018 “Mephisto Walks” image campaign, introducing the venerable French classic to a new generation of US consumers.
Bios. PR. Creative Direction. Each serves to disseminate your brand message to the intended audience, be they consumers, or the editors and influencers who can share your story with them.
Hersh’s diverse clientele ranges from filmmakers to fashion brands. In the production and postproduction world, he is known as “a storyteller’s storyteller,” whose PR clients have been honored with every major advertising industry award. Through strategy & creative, he has helped challenger brands like BEARPAW become market players, and he led creative for the 2018 “Mephisto Walks” image campaign, introducing the venerable French classic to a new generation of US consumers.
BIOs, Press releases, copy & more
TESTIMONIALS
“A great experience working with Hersh! He gets up to speed quickly, responses are timely, and his ideas and copy are spot-on.
Oh, and yes, Hersh is a really good comedy writer!”
The big surprise was to see this dude capture an insight and expand on it. I’m a writer too, but it’s a treat having someone who can look at my story and make it juicier without resorting to lies.
Thank you so much Hersh! It’s already a total success because of your amazing press release. Seriously, the theater could burn down or the screening not happen and we still walk away as winners because of you. Gratitude from the bottom of my shriveled blackened heart!
Far better than pushing information, Hersh tells our story.
He magically captures the essence of whatever we’re publicizing, and taps into our voice.
I’ve worked with Hersh for many years. And so have his clients. That can’t be said very often in the challenging business of creative marketing where rampant client churn is the norm.
Jesus, Hersh! You are really good with words!
PR PORTFOLIO
SPW: Surging Anti-AAPI Hate Crimes Form The Backdrop For Natasha Lee’s 'In The Visible'
In February, 2021, director Natasha Lee and producer Lucia Tran assembled an all-volunteer, all Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)-identifying crew to sit with AAPI documentary subjects, to learn about their experiences in America – and to capture their reactions to the disturbing – if too familiar – climate in which we find ourselves. On March 16, the mass shooting of six AAPI victims in Atlanta, GA, added to the emotional weight of the material and influenced the experience of making the film…
PostPerspective Quick Chat: A Beautiful Curse‘s Director and Editor
Union Editorial partner/editor Marco Perez and president/managing partner Michael Raimondi reunite with writer/director Martin Garde Abildgaard on his feature film debut, A Beautiful Curse. On the eve of its premiere at 2021’s Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, industry vet Randi Altman interviews Perez and Abildgaard for PostPerspective.
Reel360: Kristian Mercado’s “Nuevo Rico” Wins Best Animated Short at SXSW
Jacobs has written, directed, and produced music videos for artists including Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, J-Cole, Skrillex, De La Soul, Big Boi (Outkast), Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Killer Mike (Run the Jewels), Ludacris, and The Vamps, garnering more than 1 billion online views, alongside spot projects for Mercedes Benz, Cadillac, McDonalds, and many more.
shots: Editor of "World's Biggest Asshole" Finds a Loving Home
Editor Graham Turner, whose award-winning editorial credits include The World’s Biggest Asshole for Donate Life (via The Martin Agency, directed by Speck and Gordon), which garnered 10 Cannes Lions among other honors, has joined bicoastal Union as Editor/Partner.
Adweek: This Director Turned $5,000 Into an Outstanding Adidas Spec Ad
Adidas’ approach to creators has made the brand a darling of the creative set. A campaign at the end of last year, “Calling All Creatives,” showed just how much Adidas values this eclectic group with a spot featuring their views on the topic.
LBBonline: Filmmaker Jordan Brady Launches Online Commercial Directing Masterclass
Created on lockdown in the midst of the pandemic, Jordan Brady’s Commercial Directing Masterclass is rooted in principles of leadership that are both of the moment and evergreen. Since its launch, it has garnered 5-star reviews across the globe.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Where2Next? Mephisto
For more than 50 years, Mephisto has been earning and rewarding the loyalty of consumers by hand-crafting footwear that is among the most comfortable and durable in the world. As the constant companion of so many, we are interested in stories of shared experiences and new perspectives.
The KOSHER brand: "it's all good!"
#IAMNOJOKE Anti-Bullying Concertat the Sunset Marquis
P5 began its relationship with singer/songwriter Andrew Cole (hit song Colourblind) in 2018, when we brought Andrew, George Pajon Jr. of the Black Eyed Peas, and world-renowned violinist Koi Anunta in to perform at the launch of our #MephistoWalks pop-up experience.
BUSINESS WRITING
Blog Articles, Press Releases, Bios, and more
SXSW: Justine Bateman Reunites with Union Partner/Editor Jay Friedkin on ‘Violet’ | press releases
Vandal Los Angeles | Francis Lawrence Bio | bios
From three installments of THE HUNGER GAMES franchise to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” music video – considered the most watched video of all time – the filmmaking imprint of Francis Lawrence is one of beauty, quality and unparalleled production.
Legit Bios for Fake People: #1 | Blog Articles
HOWARD RATNER, Jeweler
More than a dealer in gems, Howard Ratner is a remarkable odds-maker, known for his love of basketball. His business affords him proximity to celebrities such as recording artist The Weeknd, and he is so close to Kevin Garnett that the player once lent him his NBA Championship ring.
HERSH IN THE NEWS
Inside The Influencer Evolution
Influencers are now recognized as content creators, bloggers, storytellers and/or brand ambassadors; a fresh crop of talent continues to move business forward in new dimensions across multiple platforms.
Support Local Eateries Across the US with #ArtFeedsTheSpirit
Footwear brands need to Walk the Walk
One of the resounding messages to manufacturers from the recent industry trade shows is the importance of an authentic message and creating and telling a brand story – that should be synonymous with product and purpose.
Warren Lam and Hersh Rephun Launch #ArtFeedsTheSpirit To Support Local Eateries
Content creator/filmmaker Warren Lam and creative director/publicist/comedian Hersh Rephun have teamed up to promote local restaurants struggling during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Best Use of a Hashtag in 2020? #Create #Change
THE RIGHT FIT
James Rowley, CEO of Mephisto USA, on making the classic French comfort brand matter again in America.
Why Coachella Continues to Be a Huge Marketing Focus for Brands
To put it simply, Coachella is cool — and fashion brands want in.
GET HERSH
Niche Market Expertise:
- Filmmaking/Commercial Directing
- Production/Post/Editorial
- Music Production
- Fashion/Footwear
- Entertainment Industry
Bios
From Business Leaders to Oscar Winners, Hersh specializes in one-of-a-kind bios that capture your personality and accomplishments like no one else can. As his for-fun column, “Legit Bios for Fake People” demonstrates, it’s all about perspective.
Press Releases
The 5 W’s are a great start, but the real W is “Who gives a shit?” Let’s talk about why you care, and we’ll draw them into your story.
Copywriting
In Hersh’s case, it should probably be called Originalwriting. But as an experienced wordsmith, Hersh knows there are some things the client simply will not change.
Miscellaneous
If we’ve gone to the trouble of coming up with a word for it, it must be important. Ask Hersh for help!