Paul Desisto Talent Mgmt
Samantha Koehler is an experienced Talent Manager currently employed at Paul Desisto Talent Management since May 2024. Prior to this role, Samantha held the same position at Ponte Firm, where responsibilities included communication with talent, brand partnership development, and overseeing digital campaigns. Previous experience includes roles as a Marketing Manager at Miraval Resorts, where Samantha created social media strategies and executed influencer initiatives, and as a Media Specialist at Exact Sciences, focusing on wellness content creation. Earlier positions also include marketing internships at Greek House, Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, and social media management for Delta Zeta Sorority at Iowa State University. Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Iowa State University.
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Paul Desisto Talent Mgmt
Paul Desisto Talent Mgmt Celebrity and Brand Management With over a decade of experience, dynamic celebrity talent agent & manager Paul Desisto has established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Throughout his career, he has built a solid reputation working in his clients' best interests, growing their influence and celebrity stature. His problem solving and tough negotiating skills have earned him the genuine respect of both his peers and clients. Representing reality TV stars and influencers from shows such as The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, Paul has been responsible for over $100 million of influencer marketing and branding deals since 2014. Some of the notable brands he has worked with include FabFitFun, Pura Vida, SmileDirectClub, MVMT, and Ruggable. Over the years, Paul has represented celebrity clients in a wide variety of professional situations, including scripted and non-scripted TV castings, movie contracts, personal appearances, corporate bookings, concerts, live performances, and club shows. He has also represented talent on published book deals and developed podcasts for major networks. Paul learned the ropes of the entertainment business early on as a DJ in college and eventually began working for Billboard. A native of central New Jersey, Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from The College of New Jersey. Paul is committed to giving back to social good and charitable organizations which impact others. He was recognized by the New Jersey chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), where he was nominated as Man of the Year in 2019.