WITH 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, SABRINA LEVINE COMMUNICATIONS IS A LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT FOCUSED PR FIRM

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ABOUT

Sabrina Levine

With 20+ years of experience in PR and brand partnerships, Sabrina founded Sabrina Levine Communications, a lifestyle and entertainment focused PR firm. Her vast experience in sectors such as fashion, entertainment, media, food & restaurants, consumer product goods and beyond make Sabrina Levine Communications one of Manhattan’s most competitive media and communications agencies. Sabrina has been behind the campaigns for many of the country’s most well-recognized brands and celebrities–including the original launch of FIJI water, publicizing brands like AG Jeans, Timberland and Mentos,and creating buzz campaigns for NYC’s hottest restaurants and venues. Sabrina specializes in forming partnerships between complementary brands, elevating the value of their efforts and creating further opportunities for awareness and media attention.

Formerly a Partner at Lizzie Grubman Public Relations & Management, Sabrina played a leading role in building the company’s reputation for seeking and setting trends. She led efforts to diversify the agency’s client portfolio by expanding the Corporate Lifestyle business, and her acute sense for communicating on behalf of clients further strengthened the existing entertainment business. By leveraging synergies and creating alliances between clients, rather than focusing strictly on traditional publicity tactics, Sabrina established herself as a key factor in the company’s success. Her passion and strong work ethic have had lasting impressions on clients and executives alike, making her a valuable player in the industry.

OUR TEAM

Nicole Waldman

Nicole Waldman is a passionate Senior Account Executive at Sabrina Levine Communications. She utilizes her strengths in creativity, brand building, strategic connecting, relationship building, and writing. Nicole leads SLC’s client and team management, pitching and placing media stories, event curation and coordination, strategy discussions, partnership discovery and connection, social media guidance, and influencer programming. Nicole also spearheads the intern programming at SLC and values the opportunity to mentor those wanting to enter the field, along with guiding and mentoring her teams on each account.

Nicole cherishes all her client work but fondly enjoys the projects focusing on the Hamptons each season.
Nicole joined SLC at the start of 2022 and has been hooked on the work ever since. She began her career at the crossroad between marketing and public relations through her experience as a Creative Marketing Assistant at Screenz, an entertainment start up in Tel Aviv Israel. While at Screenz, Nicole worked with global clients within entertainment, fashion, and reality tv realms. Prior, Nicole studied Communications and Musical Theater within the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Maxie Katsikas

Maxie Katsikas joined Sabrina Levine Communications in 2024 as an Account Executive where she navigates an ever-evolving media landscape to help secure exposure for her clients among desired audiences. She does this by staying on top of pop-culture and aware of industry trends. She works to help keep our clients significant and competitive within their respective industry.
Maxie began her career at Lizzie Grubman Public Relations and Management where she focused on client relations. She supported compelling press initiatives to enhance clients’ brand visibility, built effective networks, and managed events for their artists to ensure smooth execution.

Her earlier role as an Executive Assistant sharpened her organizational and administrative skills, teaching her to manage multiple projects at a time.
With a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from St. John’s University, she has a strong foundation that combines her academic skills, communication abilities and success driven attitude to support this next step in her career. Maxie’s passion for Communications continues to grow.

Rachel Fessler

Rachel Fessler is a dedicated Public Relations Assistant at Sabrina Levine Communications. She plays a pivotal support role by crafting press materials, conducting research, and supporting event logistics and execution for the Agency’s clients. In her day-to-day, she collaborates closely with senior team members, gaining hands-on experience in strategic communications, social media management, and media relations. Her work has provided her with a strong foundation at the beginning of her PR career with SLC.

Starting as an intern in January 2024, Rachel transitioned to a full time assistant after her final semester at the University of Delaware ending in the Spring of 2024. She graduated with a dual major in Public Relations and Fashion Management.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS / ADVISORS

KAREN AMSTER-YOUNG

A seasoned communications professional, Karen has over two decades of experience. She was at the helm of her award-winning eponymous agency for 15 years, representing clients in hospitality, food/beverage and home/design, to name a few. Highlights include the award-winning launch of FIJI Water and ITO EN Teas®. Selected for PR Week’s Forty PR Stars under Forty’ she has also been profiled in many industry publications for’ her strategic and creative approach to building brands. Prior to launching her agency, Karen was with Ketchum Public Relation. Karen and Sabrina have worked closely together for years, executing award-winning campaigns as a team for countless brands. Karen serves as a strategic advisor for SLPR, focusing on new business development for the agency. She also provides senior counsel for select SLC clients. Karen is a frequent contributor for many national and regional lifestyle publications; her first-person essays and interviews with A-listers and newsmakers have been published in many media platforms, including the New York Times, Hamptons magazine, and Insider.com to name a few.

MARK BECKMAN

Marc Beckman is CEO and Co-Founder of DMA United. DMA United is a modern business model, in that it is an award winning advertising agency that also provides representation services for individuals and brands. DMA United’s Poly-Cultural Platform positions the agency at the center of superior style & design, and extends into fashion, sports, music, technology, and the arts. DMA United’s clients include Karl Lagerfeld, Barney’s New York, NBA, Pepsi, Council Fashion Designers of America, Russell Westbrook, Wynton Mersalis, Tribe. Film Festival, Major League Baseball, Anthony Davis, and LeSportsac x Alber Elba.. Marc graduated with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Boston University, and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. Marc is currently an Adjunct Professor and Executive In Residence with New York University Stern School of Business. Marc is also Co-Chairman of the NYU Stern Luxury & Fashion Council.

SERVICES

BRANDING & MESSAGING

Sabrina Levine Communications strategically defines a unique brand voice in order to produce a successful short to long term communications campaign. The Branding and Messaging strategy will help define, and will be applied to, all client activities.

MEDIA RELATIONS

With over two decades of personal relationships with long lead, short lead and digital media entities across all lifestyle categories, Sabrina Levine Communications is ideally suited to navigate the media landscape and to strategically place media where it is most effective.

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY & CONSULTING

In keeping with overall brand messaging, Sabrina Levine Communications will define a social media strategy and relevant topics to supplement the brand’s goals and activate the target consumers.

BRAND PERSONALITY & PARTNERSHIPS

Creating a strategic connection with another brand, or with a celebrity, can greatly accelerate a brand reaching its goals. Sabrina Levine Communications identifies and secures meaningful partnerships that will generate publicity and create a halo effect for clients.

INFLUENCERS & MARKETING

Having been one of the pioneers of Influencer Marketing, Sabrina Levine Communications understands the importance of influencers on today’s consumers. We work with our clients to identify the appropriate personalities that will cut through and resonate in a crowded marketplace.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

As part of a modern communication matrix, Sabrina Levine Communications can identify business related ventures to support the brand’s goals and to further integrate with the target consumers.

EVENT & EXPERIENTIAL

The modern day impact of experiences in gaining both media and consumers’ attention has been profound. For decades Sabrina Levine Communications has been at the forefront of creating notable events that transcend a typical party and register as experiences. From conception, through identifying the appropriate production partners, on site management and post event follow-ups, the agency will strategically manage the event in keeping with brand goals and brand messaging.

COLLEGE FOCUSED PROGRAMS

Sabrina Levine Communications supports client engagement within the college campus market. Through curating ambassador style programming, innovative targeted promotions, onsite events, and a database of layered contacts at over 200 campuses, we have helped our clients gain identity and credibility amongst one of the most influential demographics. With GenZ’s grasp on social media, it is imperative that brands who want to target young adults reach students in a way that is impactful, authentic, and inviting for their needs.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

Sabrina Levine Communications receives countless requests for proposals from brands nationwide. Our counsel helps companies reach their goals. Most of our business comes from word-of-mouth referrals and years of experience. We love sharing our ideas, creativity, and strategic thinking to potential clients. Upon request, we develop a comprehensive proposal with key objectives and suggested tactics for your review. We take time to understand your brand, goals, and objectives. Upon development we hope you work with us for years to come. If not, you walk away with a great outline that can set the foundation to move any way you choose. Contact us to learn more.