On July 23rd Diverse Representation presents a virtual masterclass titled, Becoming A Publicist. The masterclass will equip attendees with the tools necessary to build careers as successful publicists in the entertainment industry. The masterclass will be taught by Michelle Huff Elliott.

In 2002, Michelle decided to take the entrepreneurial path and start her very own company HUFF Events & PR, a full-service event planning and media relations boutique specializing in the entertainment, sports and fashion industries. HUFF has managed events and strategic publicity campaigns for such clients as: Usher’s album release party for Confessions in New York City and Los Angeles, Casio’s watch launch for Oceanus, the Neptunes album release party in New York City, Alicia Keys’ U.S. American Bowl Half-Time performance in San Antonio Texas, Stand Up For Family Comedy Tour, UNCF “A Mind Is” Gala, Ford Motor Company’s FunkMaster Flex’s Expedition Vehicle Launch Event, Black AIDS Institute’s New York City World AIDS Day Fundraising Gala and much more.

In 2015, Michelle merged her company with Simone Smalls PR to launch Strategic Heights Media. Past and present clients include platinum recording artist Ashanti, as well as Grammy-nominated singer Tamia, Casio, Ford Motor Company, Mudd Jeans, Museum for African Art, Black AIDS Institute, BET Networks, Kedar Entertainment Group, Chico DeBarge, R&B crooner Joe, Stand Up For Family Comedy Tour, Relationship expert Demetria Lucas, UNCF, NBA superstar Grant Hill, USA Track & Field, American Black Film Festival, singer Guordan Banks, WE tv, TV One, BET Networks, Ramsey Personalities, Odyssey Impact, ASCAP, FC Networks and more.

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