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As the entertainment industry's gold standard for LGBTQ market outreach, the Karpel Group has implemented campaigns for some of the most culturally relevant feature films, music releases and television series and specials since the company's inception in 1997. Our team has proven quite successful at targeting other niche groups and the mainstream market as well.
The Karpel Group is chosen again and again because of our ability to create the campaigns that motivate targeted groups to act on behalf of our clients. We know how to ensure that the launch has that ripple effect - the viral connection needed to produce results. Fewer marketing dollars are needed to produce a higher return because we drive your customers to amplify your message.
The Karpel Group will provide the vehicle to motivate your base - or the base you wish was yours - to buy. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to achieve your goals.
Vinny, Craig, Ryan and Joey with Katy Perry.
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Craig Karpel
Owner/President
alma mater American University, undergrad; Boston University, grad favorite movie Vertigo most missed TV show "Freaks and Geeks" favorite ice cream Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco favorite muppet Grover favorite movie kiss Jake and Samantha in Sixteen Candles best meal ever State Bird Provisions celebrity crush Jamie Dornan food obsession Peanut butter
Vinny Moschetta
Vice President, Marketing
alma mater Seton Hall University favorite silent film Metropolis first broadway show Cats! Now and forever! or until 2000 favorite duet *Nsync and Gloria Estefan "Music Of My Heart" but really *Nsync plus anyone is epic! favorite movie quote "You're killing me Smalls!" (The Sandlot) what song do you sing along to but don't know the words? "We Didn't Start The Fire." celebrity look-a-like The love child of Zachary Quinto & Liev Schreiber
Ryan Turrin
Vice President, Publicity
alma mater Boston University favorite movie quote "We accept the love we think we deserve" - Perks of Being a Wallflower favorite duet "A Whole New World" by international superstars Aladdin and Jasmine appetizer or dessert Appetizer! Preferably fried. song to get you on the dance floor Old school Madonna favorite one-hit wonder Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy," obviously favorite movie soundtrack Garden State, which coincidentally is my homeland! most missed TV show RIP "Six Feet Under"
Conor Droney
Junior Account Executive
alma mater George Washington University favorite movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind favorite one-hit wonder "Tom’s Diner" - DNA favorite movie quote “If you ever get lonely, you just go to the record store and visit your friends.” - Almost Famous most missed tv show "The O.C." most recently binge-watched show "Homeland" childhood pet the most sweet golden retriever named Charley food obsession hummus favorite duet "Game of Love" - Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch favorite movie soundtrack (500) Days of Summer
Ilich Mejia
Junior Account Executive
alma mater University of North Carolina old hollywood crush Rock Hudson or Cary Grant, depends on my mood favorite musical Meet Me in St. Louis childhood pet Pepé Le Pew, a black guinea pig with a streak of white across his face (rip) favorite movie quote “I’m so much happier now that I’m dead.” - Gone Girl most-missed tv show "30 Rock" favorite movie soundtrack I Am Love favorite duet “Promiscuous” - Nelly Furtado and Timbaland favorite triple threat Barbra Streisand song to get you on the dance floor Shakira’s “Suerte”
Tom Fatsi
Operations & Finance
alma mater University of Connecticut favorite movie chase scene What's Up, Doc? favorite movie kiss Young Frankenstein childhood hero Carol Burnett childhood pet Two cats named Golde & Tevye celebrity look-a-like Right Said Fred tv show your parents wouldn't let you watch Um...nothing favorite beach reading I don't read on the beach. It blocks the sun.