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John Prescott Ellis
John Prescott Ellis (born February 3, 1953) is a former American journalist and media consultant, and is now a partner in the venture-capital firm Sand Hills Partners. He is a nephew of former President of the United States George H. W. Bush and a first cousin of former President George W. Bush and former Governor of Florida John Ellis "Jeb" Bush. Family background Ellis's father was Alexander B. "Sandy" Ellis, an insurance executive in Boston, who studied at Yale University. His mother is Nancy Walker Bush Ellis, a sister of former President George H. W. Bush. Both Sandy Ellis and George Bush were members of Skull and Bones at Yale. Ellis is married to Susan Smith Ellis, the CEO of (RED). Career Ellis was working at Fox News during the 2000 United States presidential election, where it was alleged he called the election for his cousin, George Bush. He later provided CBSNews.com with a copy of a letter he said he sent ''The New Yorker''. In the letter, Ellis writes that he "did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Media Consultant
A media consultant is a marketing agent or public relations executive that is hired by businesses or political candidates to obtain positive press coverage. Media consultants usually draft press releases to highlight positive achievements of a business, organization, or individual, and prepare subjects for interviews with the media. In politics, media consultants create advertisement campaigns to plant a desired image in the minds of voters. Alternatively, a media consultant is also a person or company that enables media organizations to develop their businesses. An example where a consultant would be needed is a company that is moving its print business online. Consulting firms such as Bain, McKinsey & Company, and Boston Consulting Group have media, technology, and entertainment practices. Media consultants at management consulting firms seek to address issues facing the industry such as strengthening operational efficiency, brand strategy, digital media strategies, and busin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |