With the launch of Coffee Talk Media, veteran media strategist Sheila Richman continues her love for championing great talents and telling their individual stories. Sheila is a leading force in modern media strategy with the goal of building long term careers.
She brings an individualized approach to helping artists, executives, and brands shape their narratives and spark conversations that resonate around the globe. Richman specializes in crafting bespoke media campaigns with breakthrough moments and milestones across all media platforms. She is passionate about artist and brand development and is fueled by her love for fostering deep relationships and connections.
With nearly three decades in the business, including a long tenure as Executive Vice President of Press & Media Strategy at Atlantic Records, Richman has helped shape some of the most iconic careers and cultural moments of the time. While heading up all communications strategy for Atlantic and its executives, she has also lead media campaigns for an extraordinary roster of talent including Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Gnarls Barkley, Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Platt, Jason Mraz, James Blunt, fun., Rob Thomas/Matchbox Twenty, Sturgill Simpson, and so many more. Her work has also extended to major cultural touchstones like the multi-platinum Dear Evan Hansen and the Diamond-certified Hamilton cast albums, as well as award-winning soundtracks like Barbie: The Album.
Richman has played a central role in many Grammy Awards campaigns, driving countless nominations, wins, and unforgettable live performances. She has also spearheaded landmark projects including, 75 Years of Atlantic Records, the definitive history coffee table book published by Taschen where she served as Editorial Consultant.
Prior to her time at Atlantic Records, Richman worked at Elektra Records, Nasty Little Man, and Island Def Jam Music Group where she rose to Senior Vice President of Publicity before joining Atlantic Records in 2004.
