Biography

"Ray Costa is a marketing leader and an outstanding publicist who has devoted himself to his craft and set a new standard for public relations." -- Los Angeles Business Journal

Ray Costa is the energy and experience behind the wheel of Costa Communications. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, broadcast, public relations and marketing, Costa has established himself as a leading entertainment publicist. As president, he works directly with clients and oversees all aspects of their individualized campaign, from strategic planning to execution.

Costa specializes in publicity and promotion for feature film music (The Passion of the Christ, Moulin Rouge, Enchanted), record labels (Universal, Sony, GNP Crescendo, Thump, Milan, Sarathan), magazines (Lowrider Magazine, Hispanic Business) and video games (Enter the Matrix, Medal of Honor). Live concert events, sponsorship deals and press campaigns—Costa has done it all.

Costa’s strong journalistic background helps secure stories from pitch to print. As a talk show host and news reporter at WHBQ News/Talk Radio, Costa covered a 30-hour live report of a hostage situation involving a captive police officer. For his newsgathering expertise, he has received two Associated Press News Awards, a United Press International Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism/Public Affairs, and a Pyramid Award nomination for his "Don't Drive Drunk" radio campaign.

One of Costa’s many admirable traits is his commitment to his community. At a young age, he became a volunteer firefighter in Germantown, TN, and he has served as an advisor to charities including The Harmony Project, Concern II and The Kidney Foundation. Costa has produced benefit comedy shows in venues ranging from Para Los Niños’ beachfront Ventura, Calif., charity to The Harmony Project’s eight-hour Pasadena, Calif., comedy marathon at the world-famous Ice-House.

"publicist and film music mogul." -- The Hollywood Reporter
"Business Man of the Year" -- Business Advisory Council
"Who's Who in Business" -– Who's Who

Entertainment Publicists Professional Society
Public Relations Society of America
Society of Composers and Lyricists
Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce