Timothy Priano
Business and Community Leader: Where Vision Meets Action.
- Role
- Founder at Abtp
- Location
- Tonawanda, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Timothy Priano
Creative powerhouse, community builder, and fearless advocate for justice. From the glamour of global beauty campaigns to the grassroots fight for democracy, you champion artists, elevate voices, and move mountains—one perfectly penned email, bold partnership, or late-night brainstorm at a time. Functional Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Public Relations, Negotiation, Business Development, Forecasting Industry Trends, Board Governance, Community Engagement, Leadership.
Experience
Founder
Jan 1981 — Present · New York City, NY, US
Lead and directed a full-service agency representing the world’s top hair stylists, colorists, make-up artists, wardrobe stylists, prop stylists, manicurists and photographers. Oversaw the operation of 7 offices with 40 agents around the world. Provided over 150 artists with business strategy, marketing support, and industry connections—growth earmarked annually at 10% to 15%. • Advocated for artists fair wages, usage rights, and right to work internationally.• Ensured that agents understood how to navigate various regional and political influences.• Negotiated fair wages for the artists.• Supported international artists on travel & work visas.• Represented artists for usage rights and assisted them with legal issues.• Team up with publicists, ad agencies, brands, and publication editors to generate business for ABTP talent.• Collaborate with brands such as NARS and Laura Mercier to develop their brand and business and forecast industry trends for product launches.• Agency of Record contractual engagement with and for talent; Saks Fifth Avenue with Next Model Management, TWC with L’Oréal Paris, and Warner Bros.• ABTP, operated 7 offices New York, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Toronto, and London
Education
Erie Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
New York University
Business Administration and Management, General
Baruch College
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Skills
- Photography
- Brand Development
- Makeup Artistry
- Digital Media
- Television
- Beauty
- Marketing Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Entertainment
- Negotiation
- Publicity
- Social Networking
- Online Advertising
- Marketing Communications
- Fashion Shows
- Social Media Marketing
- Online Marketing
- Film
- Advertising
- Magazines
- Publishing
- Styling
- Photoshop
- Editorial
- Fashion
- Celebrity
- Product Development
- Blogging
- Beauty Industry
- Digital Photography
- Social Media
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Direction
- Marketing
- Art Direction
- Integrated Marketing
- New Media
- Public Relations
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