With 20 years of experience in entertainment publicity, Kristin Shrader owns and operates Shrader Communications. She works alongside the public relations teams at networks and studios across the entertainment industry on television awards submissions and logistics.

Until recently, Kristin managed consumer and industry-facing public relations, marketing, and social media efforts for her clients who included television’s most sought-after talent, producers, content creators, and trendsetting brands looking for exposure in the entertainment community. 

Before launching her firm, she oversaw communications for series and brand initiatives at the #1 entertainment cable network, USA, and previously held positions at Bravo and Oxygen Media and Fuse TV where she executed unscripted series campaigns and corporate PR initiatives. Kristin began her publicity career at the original entertainment PR firm, Rogers & Cowan, training under Co-Chairman, Paul Bloch, where she worked with the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Originally from Knoxville, TN, Kristin returns home each year to support the Visit Knoxville Film Office with their annual Film Fest Knox by serving as a juror. She is also currently the producer of the SUITS watch podcast for SiriusXM, SIDEBAR, hosted by the series stars Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty. She graduated with a music business degree from Belmont University in Nashville, is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and lives in Los Angeles with her dog, Fred.