KEEDY PAULA NGON
Paula Ngon is a publicist, journalist, digital content creator, marketer and strategist with a passion for diversity and representation in the media. As a Publicist for iconic and trusted brands, I spend my days generating widespread and impactful coverage for leading print and digital content as well as exclusive events.
My passion for diverse storytelling and positive representation of people of color in media and entertainment drives my desire to push for advancements in the industry. I work to connect, amplify and celebrate the notable contributions of Black people in the media industry - and for the culture - because #RepresentationMatters.
Raised in Arizona, Paula got her start in Public Relations working on film promotions at Allied Global Marketing. After pursuing a degree in Journalism and Political Science, and later deciding she was more keenly passionate about the influence of media and storytelling, she quickly pivoted and moved to New York City to begin work in media communications at PEOPLE.
BLACKPRINT
CHAIR & EDITORIAL LEAD
At PEOPLE's parent company, Meredith Corporation, Paula also serves as Global Chair of :BLACKPRINT, the Black Employee Business Group representative of the Black voice at Meredith. Her passion for diverse storytelling and positive representation of people of color in media and entertainment drives her desire to push for advancements in the industry.
As the Global Lead for :BLACKPRINT, Paula has reinvented the roll of traditional ERGs and solidified BLACKPRINT's standing as a business asset to the corporation's bottom line. Her passion for diverse storytelling and positive representation of people of color in media and entertainment has driven her desire to push for advancements in the industry. As part of this role, Paula has created three new content series: :BLACKPRINT #NoFilter and "In Conversation With" - where Black changemakers like John Legend, Janelle Monae and Stacey Abrams and more speak to the importance of diversity in the media and :BP POWER HOUR's where attendees are able to obtain tangible skills to assist in their personal growth and professional career.
Additionally, as part of this role, Paula lead :BLACKPRINT to become a founding member of the NYC Black ERG Collective, a group consisting of media companies such as Facebook, Twitter, NBCUniversal, Viacom, among others, which joined forces to make meaningful strides towards the advancement of Black employees in corporate America through networking, community service, and mentorship.
A conversation series presented by :BLACKPRINT - the Black Voice at Meredith Corporation. The series explores different aspects of diversity and representation through candid conversations with your favorite entertainers, inspirers and changemakers who discuss topics such as diversity in the media & workplace, civic engagement, and moving the industry forward.
BRANDS
SENIOR PUBLICIST, BRAND COMMUNICATIONS
As Publicist of the iconic and trusted PEOPLE, PEOPLE En Español, and Entertainment Weekly brands, Paula Ngon generates widespread and impactful coverage for these leading entertainment brands’ print and digital content as well as their event franchises. In addition to her strong relationships with the media, Paula works closely with the brands' marketing partners on exclusive initiatives such as the PEOPLE & SAG-AFTRA Post-Awards Gala, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Franchise, PEOPLE & Entertainment Weekly’s Red Carpet Live shows and more.
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