Where media strategy meets creative vision
With the launch of Coffee Talk Media, veteran media strategist Sheila Richman continues her love for championing great talents and telling their individual stories.
Coffee Talk Media is driven by a core mission: to support long-term careers for artists, executives, and businesses. From early-stage development to worldwide success, the company is committed to crafting bespoke campaigns and compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences, while always preserving the unique essence and vision of its clients.
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.
