"Showbiz & Tell" from the GA Entertainment PR Alliance

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations. 

This month's episode - hosted by Elise Ripley and Mitch Leff - features a conversation with Randy Davidson and Jezlan Moyet of Georgia Entertainment. Georgia Entertainment is the leading source of news and competitive intelligence for the film, broadcast, music, arts, digital production, fashion, esports/sports and game development industries. Through their publications, partnerships, social outlets and events, they serve thousands of entertainment executives and political leaders in Georgia and beyond.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond. The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally. 

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

Learn more about Georgia Entertainment at www.GeorgiaEntertainment.com. 

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The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations. 

This month's episode - hosted by Mitch Leff and Gina McKenzie - features a conversation with Josh Lee, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of the Trilith Institute, a nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to the discovery, development, and professional advancement of storytellers who inspire the world.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond. The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally. 

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

What to Know About Josh Lee:

Coolest Thing About Him: He was once the 16th ranked professional poker player in the world!
Favorite Movie: "Silver Linings Playbook"
Favorite Music Venue: The Gorge in Washington State
Last Book Read:  "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros
Favorite Thing About Atlanta:  The community, the way the community and the business community come together

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The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations. 

This month's episode - hosted by Debbie Fitzgerald and Tammy Hawk - features a conversation with William Ransom, Artistic Director of several music organizations including Music Milton and the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta (among many others!).

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond. The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally. 

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

What to Know About William Ransom:

• Favorite Movie: "Lord of the Rings"
• Favorite Music Venue: Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires
• Favorite Hobby: He's a collector of seashells
• Last Book Read:  "Sonata Mulattica" by Rita Dove
• Favorite Thing About Atlanta:  Atlanta's restaurant scene
• Coolest Thing About Him: He was a serious trumpet player in his youth!

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The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations. 

This month's episode features a conversation with Sarah Smith, founder of the Atlanta Digital World Summit. 

• The ADWS returns Sept. 16, 2025 for its third year of groundbreaking insight, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration. The summit will be held at Skillshot Media, one of Atlanta’s premier destinations for esports and digital production.
• Bringing together leaders and innovators from Fintech, Gaming & Esports, Entertainment, and Sports Technology, ADWS 2025 will feature four executive panels, each designed to explore the evolution, integration, and monetization of digital technologies across traditionally siloed industries.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond. The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally. 

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

• Favorite Movie: The Gilded Age
• Favorite Music Venue: Fox Theater
• Favorite Hobby: Gardening
• Last Book Read:  "Washington, A Life" by Ron Chernow
• Favorite Thing About Atlanta:  People in Atlanta have brass balls! They come here because they want to try something new.
• Coolest Thing About Her: Everything!

http://AtlantaDigitalWorldSummit.com 

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The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations. 

This month's episode features a conversation with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition. 

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond. The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally. 

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

• Favorite Movie: “Back to the Future”
• Favorite Music Venue: Hollywood Bowl
• Favorite Hobby: Traveling to anywhere new that he hasn’t been
• Last Book Read:  “Captivate” by Vanessa Van Edwards
• Favorite Thing About Atlanta: Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
• Something People Would Surprised to Know About Him: He was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders!

www.WeAudition.com 

https://www.youtube.com/user/darrendarnborough

@WeAudition 

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL,” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations.

This month's episode features a conversation with Brennen Dicker, Executive Director of Georgia State University's Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII). 

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally.

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations.

This month's episode features a conversation with Michele Caplinger, Senior Executive Director, The Recording Academy.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally.

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations.

This month's episode features a conversation with Seth Ingram, Creative Director of the Rome International Film Festival (Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 in Rome, Ga)

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally.

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations.

This month's episode features a conversation with Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza Theater and the Tara Theater in Atlanta, and Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Society. He has served on boards for Georgia Production Partnership, Plaza Theatre Foundation, Rialto Center for the Arts and Georgia State University’s College of the Arts.

Note: Since the taping of this episode, the Tara Theater has successfully re-opened.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally.

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success. 

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) podcast series, “SHOWBIZ & TELL” is hosted by our team of public relations professionals. It uncovers the secrets to success in the entertainment industry through unique, compelling conversations.

This month's episode features a conversation with Todd Harris, Founder and CEO of Skillshot Media, and Co-Owner of Ghost Gaming.

Our podcast underscores the successful business the entertainment industry has become in Georgia and beyond.

The Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA) is made up of public relations professionals based in Georgia who collaborate to provide public relations services for entertainment-industry clients globally.

Our team includes more than a dozen professionals with experience in the film, television, music and gaming industries. Together we help companies of all sizes and types advance their business objectives. Our single focus is always our clients — their success is our success. 

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