Victoria Hamersky, founder of VH Management Group, will be the keynote speaker of “Mic Drop: PR in Entertainment” at the 2026 PRSSA Mid-Atlantic District Conference on Saturday, March 28, hosted by Temple University’s PRSSA Chapter.
Hamersky is a Philadelphia-based music and live event PR professional specializing in artist
management and advocacy for underrepresented voices in the music industry.
Early-bird tickets will be on sale for $25 from Wednesday, February 4, to Friday, February 27 and may be purchased on Eventbrite.
Hamersky brings extensive knowledge and experience in public relations in the music and
entertainment industry. She is the founder of VH MGMT Group, an artist management and
development company, and brings prior experience from Live Nation, Atlantic Records, and
Elektra Records. Her work includes PR campaigns for artists such as Zayn Malik and Dua Lipa,
with placements in outlets including Rolling Stone Magazine, Ones to Watch, and Early Rising.
“It means so much to me to get to share my experience in entertainment, and to connect with the
next generation of industry professionals,” said Hamersky. “My dream is to continue to foster
meaningful music and entertainment industry education, and to bring Philadelphia to the front as
a thriving entertainment and artistic hub.”
Along with Hamerksy, confirmed speakers include:
- Amy Sciarretto, Owner/President/Publicist, Atom Splitter PR
- Rachel Rosenberg, Publicist, Atom Splitter PR
- Kymberlee Norsworthy, Former Head of Publicity, Sony Music/RCA Inspiration
- Rachel Hales, Brand + Content, Rock Lititz
- Jean Pierre, Executive Assistant, Chocolate Ballerina Company
- Tiara Robinson-Makidi, Account Executive, Allied Global Marketing
- Ellie Detweiler, Account Executive, DKC/O&M
- Laura Snite, Event Sustainability Coordinator, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
- Leslie Patterson-Tyler, Vice President of Program Communications and Partnerships, The
- Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts
Speaker sessions are subject to change.
“Victoria brings such a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge to Mic Drop,” said
Sylvianna Colon, Temple PRSSA's chapter president. “We’re thrilled for attendees to learn
directly from someone who has shaped major PR campaigns within the live entertainment industry."
Temple University's PRSSA Chapter invites all students with an interest in public relations
promotion and related communications fields to attend the conference, especially those with a
passion for live entertainment. For the latest information and updates, please visit
micdroptempleprssa.org and follow @micdropprssa on Instagram.
About Temple PRSSA
Temple’s nationally-recognized PRSSA chapter is the largest and longest-standing one in the
Philadelphia region, and one of the oldest student chapters in the country, celebrating its 56th year. The goal of the chapter is to prepare its more than 120 members for a career in the public relations field through its commitment to leadership, networking and mentorship.
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