Howard Bragman

With more than three decades of experience in the public relations field, Howard Bragman has become one of the most recognizable and trusted professionals in the field. Howard Bragman regularly appears on several television programs, including Piers Morgan Tonight and ABC's Good Morning America, and he serves as the resident Spin Doctor on Showbiz Tonight. Recently, he became the Vice Chairman of Reputation.com, a prominent online reputation management firm. At Reputation.com, Howard Bragman utilizes his experience to help people protect and promote their online reputations in addition to advising the company on its core reputation solutions. Since assuming this position, he has mentioned the benefits of Reputation.com through several news outlets, including MTV.com, Nightline, USA Today, and MSNBC.

Outside of his work with Reputation.com, Howard Bragman serves as chairman of Fifteen Minutes, which he founded in 2005. Since its inception, the firm has become one of the most respected boutique entertainment public relations companies in the United States. He personally has handled several aspects of public relations for the firm, including strategy, media contacts, crisis communications, and training. Before founding Fifteen Minutes, he was a Vice President at Burson-Marsteller, a global communications and public relations agency, and he founded Bragman Nyman Cafarelli (BNC), one of the world's most prominent entertainment public relations firms.

Focusing on the importance of media attention for individuals, companies, and causes, Howard Bragman authored the book Where's My Fifteen Minutes? The book, which includes engaging, real-world examples, details how to pinpoint a target audience, how to interact with various media outlets, and how to best handle issues related to social media and the Internet.