|
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2014) – Icon Media Group announces Shanon Stowe will join the firm as Partner and will serve as President of the company’s literary division. Stowe, formerly Director of Publicity at Hachette Book Group, will join the Nashville-based PR firm on March 31st, bringing 15 years publicity experience from the book industry to the entertainment and literary-focused firm.
“Shanon’s arrival marks an exciting time for Icon. Our growth in 2014 has compelled us to bring in a seasoned veteran to champion media efforts for our publishing clients,” said Icon CEO Jennifer Willingham.
During her five and a half years with Hachette, Stowe worked on more than 200 book releases, launched more than 30 New York Times bestsellers and orchestrated national media campaigns and book tours for authors including Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Bill Cosby, Nelson DeMille, Michael Bolton and Paul Young among many others. Prior to joining the company, Stowe held book publicity roles with Thomas Nelson and the children’s publisher Tommy Nelson in addition to co-owning a public relations firm.
“I believe in the power of the written word and that dynamic authors can change lives. I am excited to bring my passion for books and sharing these powerful stories to Icon’s talented team of publicists,” said Stowe.
COO Paige Collins said, “Shanon is one of the most talented publicists in the industry, and we’re excited to see the additional growth her presence will bring to the firm.”
Icon Media Group was formed by Willingham and Collins in 2012 and has served the publishing and family entertainment industries. Film clients have included Sony/Affirm Films, ReelWorks Studios, Friends Media, One Media, and Pure Flix. Publishing clients have included Zondervan, Thomas Nelson, Howard/Simon & Schuster, Moody Publishers, Worthy Publishing, B&H Publishing Group, Faithwords and Center Street (imprints of Hachette Book Group), and many others.
Icon Media Group is the publicity firm behind Pure Flix’s faith film GOD’S NOT DEAD which shocked the film industry this past weekend with a $9.2 million opening at the box office.
Icon’s offices are located in downtown Nashville on Music Row with satellite offices in Atlanta and Santa Barbara, Calif. For more information on the firm visit www.iconmediagroup.us. Shanon Stowe can be reached at shanon@iconmediagroup.us.