PR PROfile: Tom Goodman (SHS '72), Goodman Media International
Tom Goodman (SHS '72), President, CEO and Founder, Goodman Media International
Length of PR career (so far): 40 years and counting. I was at J. Walter Thompson PR for four, ABC News for six, CBS News and CBS Inc. for nine and, now, Goodman Media, which I founded 21 years ago.
Your most memorable campaign: British Airways (through its agency M&C Saatchi) was our founding client; I was brought in to help publicize one of the biggest promotional stunts in the airline’s history...
Read moreRick Zedník (SHS '89), CEO of the Women in Parliaments Global Forum (WIP), is committing to helping increase the number and influence of women in politics.
Rick Zednik (SHS '89) has recently changed jobs to become CEO of the Women in Parliaments Global Forum (WIP). On July 10, 2016, he had a column published on The Huffington Post explaining why he, as a man, is committing to helping increase the number and influence of women in politics.
Peter Lengsfelder (SHS '64) has written his first novel, Beautiful to the Bone
Peter Lengsfelder (SHS '64) has written his first novel, Beautiful to the Bone. Beautiful to the Bone, is releasing on May 27 and will be available at all major retailers.
Troy Engle (SHS '79) will be serving as a U.S. Olympic Team assistant coach
Troy Engle (SHS '79) has been selected as a Team USA Track & Field Olympic Team assistant coach. Currently living and working in Singapore, Engle has been involved in the U.S. Track & Field circuit for years.
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Richard Raisler (SHS '67) and TrueHUEnews summarizes journalism from around the globe
Richard Raisler (SHS '67) founded, owns and runs an aggregate business -- but never gets his hands dirty. His online venture TrueHUEnews summarizes journalism from around the globe -- a technique known in media circles as aggregation.
Tovah Feldshuh’s (SHS '66) final words to the cast and crew of The Walking Dead
Tovah Feldshuh, honored as a Scarsdale Distinguished Alum in 2005, said an emotional goodbye to the cast and crew of The Walking Dead. Tovah Feldshuh's character Deanna was bit (yet strangely not devoured) by walkers in the midseason finale. Deanna made a surprise return on Sunday’s “The Next World” episode, having now crossed over to the other side as a zombie.
Douglas Rushkoff (SHS '79): 'I’m thinking it may be good to be off social media altogether'
Douglas Rushkoff (SHS '79) has published 10 books detailing an increasingly fierce critique of digital society. His latest book, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth Became the Enemy of Prosperity, is published by Portfolio Penguin on 3 March.
The Body of an American, written by Dan O'Brien (SHS '92), will play a limited engagement in New York
The New York premiere of Dan O'Brien's play The Body of an American will play a limited engagement February 10 through March 20 at Primary Stages at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Opening night is set for February 23. Dan O'Brien was honored as a Scarsdale Distinguished Alum in 2011.
Aaron Sorkin (SHS '79) wins Best Screenplay Golden Globe for Steve Jobs
On January 10, 2016, Aaron Sorkin (SHS '79) won a Golden Globe for his Steve Jobs screenplay, a detailed portrait of the adored but private Apple founder. Aaron Sorkin was honored as a Scarsdale Distinguished Alum in 2006.
George Zimmerman (SHS ‘66) Men’s Wearhouse Founder Goes Online in his Second Act
George Zimmerman, honored as a Scarsdale Distinguished Alum in 2012, has raised the curtain on the second act of his career, launching a tuxedo rental and tailoring service.