Seasoned Storyteller with a demonstrated history of working on behalf of brands, properties, and companies in the entertainment, publishing, tech, beauty, health, fitness, and lifestyle sectors. A widely respected leader in Crisis PR and go-to for high-profile civil and criminal legal matters with a proven ability to control the narrative and develop strategies that preserve the image, minimize loss, and ensure a path forward post-crisis. Skilled in publicity, corporate communications, copywriting, event planning, press tours, social media, messaging, client management, customer service, and leadership. Supports, advocates, and cultivates diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.

Dominic Friesen

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Seasoned Storyteller with a demonstrated history of working on behalf of brands, properties, and companies in the entertainment, publishing, tech, beauty, health, fitness, and lifestyle sectors. A widely respected leader in Crisis PR and go-to for high-profile civil and criminal legal matters with a proven ability to control the narrative and develop strategies that preserve the image, minimize loss, and ensure a path forward post-crisis. Skilled in publicity, corporate communications, copywriting, event planning, press tours, social media, messaging, client management, customer service, and leadership. Supports, advocates, and cultivates diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.

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Seasoned Storyteller with a demonstrated history of working on behalf of brands, properties, and companies in the entertainment, publishing, tech, beauty, health, fitness, and lifestyle sectors. A widely respected leader in Crisis PR and go-to for high-profile civil and criminal legal matters with a proven ability to control the narrative and develop strategies that preserve the image, minimize loss, and ensure a path forward post-crisis. Skilled in publicity, corporate communications, copywriting, event planning, press tours, social media, messaging, client management, customer service, and leadership. Supports, advocates, and cultivates diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Communications at Bridge and Tunnel Communications
October 1, 2006 - November 26, 2025
Oversee day-to-day publicity for 25+ award-winning clients; manage multiple high-profile campaigns; direct crisis communications; official spokesperson; execute book-release campaigns; lead high-impact PR initiatives.
Director of Communications and Public Relations at Century Public Relations
October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2006
Strategized and executed publicity campaigns for actors, musicians, authors, and experts; handled crisis communications and brand visibility.
Managing Director at SSA Public Relations
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Directed day-to-day publicity for a roster of entertainment and lifestyle brands; led teams across three offices; delivered high-impact campaigns and initiatives.
Account Executive at Huff Communications
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Executed PR campaigns for major clients such as Los Angeles World Airports (LAX) for the Gateway Enhancement Project; drove media coverage.
Communications Team Lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Led international launch of GameWorks; directed worldwide PR campaigns and events for entertainment property launches.
Junior Publicist at GameWorks Entertainment LLC
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Executed international launch of GameWorks; organized MTV telecast debut featuring Foo Fighters; planned opening events for venues; initial PR work for major attractions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Whittier College
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Whittier College
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Qualifications

17 PR Mistakes to Avoid
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Introduction to NFTs: Non-fungible Tokens
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Funding Your Business With Business Grants
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Media Training Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Publications 20th Century Sex (Author)
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
20th Century Strange (Author)
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Gaming, Healthcare, Consumer Goods
    paper ManCrunch Super Bowl XLIV Campaign

    Strategized and executed launch campaign for social networking app, ManCrunch timed within the Super Bowl opportunity window utilizing grassroots marketing and targeted PR.

    Budget: $2500 (US)

    ROI: 1.5 million subscribers in first 48 hours

    Impact: 2+ billion media impressions

    Currently ranked in Top Ten Most Controversial Super Bowl Commercial Campaigns of All Time