Creating an audience following, managing TV fame and balancing career success as a young actor were explored with actor Michael Fishman in Ƶ LA's Entertainment PR class.
The opportunity to connect students with industry professionals is a key component of the classroom experience at Ƶ Los Angeles. One of the many highlights of this fall semester, so far, has been the participation of thought leaders and high-profile achievers from a variety of industry sectors in all of the courses offered in the program.
Entertainment PR students had a rare opportunity to talk about the impact of fame, the strategies of creating fan awareness and the journey of a young actor’s career when “Roseanne” and “The Connors” star Michael Fishman visited with Professor Mitch Messinger’s class this week. Messinger first met Fishman when he was working on the 2017-18 reboot of “Roseanne” for ABC.
“Michael talked with students candidly about how public relations plays a crucial role for actors, not only in managing their image, but also in sustaining long-term success in an ever-evolving industry,” Messinger said.
These in-class experiences enhance a student’s perspective on course content and provide valuable context to both their academic work and their internships, which is one of the unique core values of the Ƶ Los Angeles program.
For more than 16 years, Ƶ University has offered specialized, career-focused and immersive academic programming and internship opportunities for students in domestic National Campus locations. Enrollment for the Ƶ Los Angeles summer 2025 program is now open. Visit the Los Angeles National Campus site for information.