In Authentic PR: How Transparency Can Transform Your Business, legendary publicist Michael Levine—author of the bestselling Guerrilla PR—shows why honesty, candor, and vulnerability are now the most powerful tools in the communications arsenal.
In an era when consumers can spot spin a mile away, authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy.
From Fortune 500 companies to mom-and-pop shops, Levine illustrates how transparency builds trust, credibility, and long-term loyalty. Drawing on decades of experience and fresh case studies, he offers actionable techniques for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to elevate their brands without massive budgets.
Whether you’re looking to harness social media, earn meaningful press coverage, or connect with your customers in ways that matter, Authentic PR provides a blueprint for creating reputational advantage in a cynical age. This is public relations for today—fast, nimble, and, above all, authentic.
Michael Levine is one of the most prominent publicists of the past four decades, having represented more than 100 Academy Award–winning actors, Grammy Award–winning musicians, and New York Times bestselling authors. His clients have included icons such as Michael Jackson, Charlton Heston, Barbra Streisand, David Bowie, and George Carlin.
He is the author of several influential books on business and communications, including the international bestseller Guerrilla PR, the most widely used PR book in history, taught at top business schools around the world. Levine has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, and CNN, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.
A passionate advocate for authenticity and transparency in business, Levine brings unparalleled insight into how brands can thrive in a world where credibility is currency.