ERIK DEUTSCH returns to the PRSA-LA Board of Directors for the third consecutive year to focus on advocacy and marketing chapter-related activities and initiatives. Prior to launching ExcelPR Group in 2005, Erik spent more than a decade working for large PR agencies and boutique firms representing all sorts of clients -- from start-up ventures to large, publicly-traded companies. While his experience is broad, he has specialized high-tech PR and media strategy expertise in healthcare (life sciences/medical devices), digital media and entertainment.

An early adopter of online PR tactics, Erik also worked briefly as a trade media journalist for Phillips Business Information. In 1995 he helped launch Interactive PR News as the first national newsletter on new media for public relations professionals. Since 1997, Erik has served as an instructor for UCLA Extension’s Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Fundraising, where he currently teaches a course titled “Best Practices in Social Media for the Communications Professional.” He is also a member of the PR Program's Advisory Board.

Erik earned a masters degree from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and an undergraduate degree in economics from UCLA. In his spare time, he likes playing the drums… despite his near total lack of musical talent. He's also enjoys an occasional joyride in his ’65 Ford Falcon.

Erik Deutsch
Principal
ExcelPR Group
Phone: (323) 851-2300 x112
Email: 
www.ExcelPR.com
@ErikDeutsch