ABOUT ME
I'm Emily Diament (pronounced DYE-UH-MINT). I practice public relations in the world's best city - New Orleans - and am fortunate to work with clients in industries that I care about most: food, music and entertainment. After over a decade of experience in the field, my greatest takeaway is that passion drives success. That's where I find joy, and that's how I - and my clients - see meaningful results.
In 2017, I received my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), testing my expertise within today's dynamic communications environment and demonstrating my personal and professional commitment to excellence.
In March 2018, I began my career as an independent PR contractor, forming Diament Public Relations. I married the love of my life later that month, settled down in the city's best kept secret, Algiers Point, and hit the ground running.
EXPERIENCE
Food is my jam. Music is my jam. All puns intended.
I have extensive experience working with a variety of businesses within:
Music and Entertainment/Arts, including the Bowery Presents South, BUKU Music + Art Project, Civic Theatre, Fulton Alley, Hangout Music Festival, Krewe du Kanaval, New Orleans Film Festival, the NOCCA Foundation, Orpheum Theater, Grammy Award-Winning Artist PJ Morton, Robin Barnes (The Songbird of New Orleans), Morgan Wallen’s Sand In My Boots Fest, Trombone Shorty Foundation’s ‘Shorty Fest’, Shamarr Allen, the 79rs Gang, Tipitina’s Foundation, Vintage Rock Club and more.
*Invited to represent the 2020 Recording Academy / GRAMMYs new member class. Currently serves as a Recording Academy Business Member.
Food and Beverage, including restaurants Gris-Gris, Saint John, Avo, Bellegarde Bakery, Boucherie, Bourrée, Copper Vine, Couvant and Effervescence Bubbles + Bites, plus food festival the NOLA Mac n’ Cheese Festival and experience launching 2024 cookbook, Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture & Cuisine.
Some of Emily’s greatest hits include positive media coverage for her clients in Food & Wine magazine (front cover and multiple digital features), plus feature stories in Garden & Gun Magazine, Saveur, USA Today, Taste & Travel Magazine, Forbes, Zagat, National Geographic, The Food Network, NPR, Paste, Pitchfork, Essence, Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine, Taste of the South Magazine, Bake magazine, The James Beard Foundation’s Gotham magazine, EATER, The Wall Street Journal, and many more.
In addition, Emily recognizes the importance of establishing a strong presence in the local market, having longstanding relationships with all local and surrounding area media outlets.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.
“Emily is wonderful to work with! She is quick to provide needed connections and information for interviews and is always on the cutting edge of the newest "happenings" here in New Orleans. If Emily is in charge of a client I want to work with, I know that she will do her best to make the process as easy as possible and keep me updated on the most important client information so that I can include it in my articles.” - MARIELLE SONGY, FREELANCE FOOD WRITER
“Emily is an excellent contact for the clients she represents. Always on the spot with quick replies and ready solutions, with a kind and fun attitude to boot!” - KIM RANJBAR, WRITER, FRENCH QUARTER JOURNAL
“Emily is a staunch professional who has a fantastic grasp on pitches, storytelling, and communication in general. Of all of the many PR professionals I have worked with, she comes to top of mind as one of the best!” - ALEXANDRA KENNON, COUNTRY ROADS MAGAZINE
“Emily Diament is a joy to work with. As an APR-accredited PR professional, she's truly one of the best in the business, and has upheld a high standard of quality, flexibility, and creative resolutions that my media, clients and stakeholders can all appreciate.” - DIANA HERNANDEZ, NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY
“Emily is always on the top of her game, getting needed information to me quickly and efficiently. She has always been available and a joy to work with over the years!” - MISTY MILIOTO, NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE + MORE
“Working with Emily makes the entire PR process (which can be daunting), a stress free, enjoyable experience. She handles both the big picture and the minutiae with the highest level of professionalism and enthusiasm, and she also fits right in with our organization's culture. She "gets us," and we have total confidence in her communicating on our behalf”
— BILL TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TROMBONE SHORTY FOUNDATION
“Emily is amazing to work with. She gives all client information upfront for influencer collaborations and works with you on specific details. I feel like she is fair in her opportunities and helps both parties win!” - KAREN PHAN, BLOGGER, @AINTTHATPHANCY
“Emily's professionalism, insights and enthusiasm make it a pleasure to work with her and her team!” - ELLIS ANDERSON, EDITOR, FRENCH QUARTER JOURNAL
“Throughout the years that I’ve worked with Emily, she has been consistently helpful, pleasant and professional, presenting clearly articulated pitches in such a way that inevitably catch my attention. And unlike some others in her field, she understands the difference between persistent (which every good publicist should be) and pushy (which rarely works in a client’s favor)!”
— KEITH SPERA, THE ADVOCATE
“Emily has been an invaluable addition to our team. Her insight is always welcome, and she brings a level of professionalism and organization that is truly appreciated.”
— NATHANIAL ZIMET, EXECUTIVE CHEF/OWNER, BOUCHERIE
“As a journalist, it is a pleasure to work with a consummate professional like Emily. She represents top-notch clients doing newsworthy things and works tirelessly to get their messages out to members of the media in a position to cover them. When I am in need of research or information pertaining to one of her clients, I know I will never have to ask twice.”
— JYL BENSON, AUTHOR, EDITOR AND INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Emily for over ten years as a member of the media, and I can’t say enough about her. She is truly a PR professional who ‘gets’ what we need - she is responsive, on point, free of fluff and a breeze to work with on deadline. A true pro.”
— BETH D'ADDONO, USA TODAY.COM/10BEST
“Emily is a great asset to any team. She’s always on top of it, beyond dependable and true go-getter. She’s tackles any ask with the utmost grace and professionalism. I’m proud to call Emily my friend and colleague.”
— MARIE ROUSSEL, FESTIVAL MARKETING MANAGER, WINTER CIRCLE PRODUCTIONS
“Emily is a creative thinker who makes professional collaborations not only easy but also genuinely fun. She brings fresh ideas to the table, is a total team player, and goes the extra mile when it comes to details to ensure everything is the very best it can be.”
— REMY ROBERT, MANAGER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, NOCHI
“A true joy to work with. Extremely productive and efficient from start to finish.”
- ROBIN BARNES, “THE SONGBIRD OF NEW ORLEANS”
“Emily works hard for her clients and works hard to get the media exactly what they’re looking for. She’s a go-getter with great ideas and a creative public relations specialist who I know I can count on. I love working with her and highly recommend her to other media personalities any chance I get. She’s one of the best in town!”
— KENNY LOPEZ, WGNO-TV "NEWS WITH A TWIST”
“Emily has always been a consummate professional whose excitement for her clients comes across as genuine, a rarity in this industry. ”
— AMANDA MESTER, OFFBEAT MAGAZINE