Paul Fornelli, MFA

Paul's specialty is Media Relations with extensive experience in the music, film and television industry. Under the banner of his own media consulting company, Blatant Image Group,  he has worked with clients such as ESPN, HBO, Prime Ticket and KNBC News.

Prior to Blatant Image Group, Paul served in a leadership capacity for nationally recognized companies like Macy's California, Marriott Corporation, Greenworld/Enigma Records, Musicland Group, Cannon Films, and Cox Communications.  Paul has won numerous industry awards including the Communicator Awards – Award of Excellence, Excellence in Electronic Media Awards, Beacon Awards, and Telly Awards.

Paul graduated from Cal State Long Beach, cum laude with a B.A. in Electronic Media Arts with a minor in Creative Writing. He received his M.F.A from Loyola Marymount University and is currently a highly sought after part time professor within the California State University system.