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Angela Burt-Murray

Angela Burt-Murray

Keynote Speaker: Deputy Editor at Glamour Magazine & Former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine

Angela Burt-Murray Biography

Angela Burt-Murray is the former editor-in-chief of ESSENCE magazine and the co-founder of Cocoa Media Group, a new digital media and consulting firm. She currently serves as Deputy Editor at Glamour Magazine.

While at ESSENCE magazine Burt-Murray oversaw the editorial direction for ESSENCE magazine—the premier lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women—as well as Essence.com—the leading daily online destination to serve that audience. As steward of ESSENCE’s editorial content from 2005-2010, Burt-Murray increased circulation by 20 percent and empowered the brand’s audience of 8.3 million readers of the monthly magazine and over one million monthly unique users of the website.

Burt-Murray also expanded the ESSENCE brand into books, live events and created co-branded news and entertainment specials for CNN and TV ONE.

Prior to joining ESSENCE, Burt-Murray served as executive editor of TEEN PEOPLE and HONEY magazines. She is also the co-author of "The Angry Black Woman’s Guide to Life" and the novel, "The Vow," which has been optioned by actress Gabrielle Union.

Featured as one of the “40 Under 40” by Crain’s New York Business, she appears regularly on CNN, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC and The Today Show.

In 2017, she was named Deputy Editor at Glamour Magazine.

A graduate of Hampton University, she resides in New Jersey with her husband and their two children.

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Essence Magazine Editor Interview about IR relationships

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What topics does Angela Burt-Murray speak about?

Angela Burt-Murray is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity, Black Heritage, Editing, Publishing, Celebrity, Women in Entertainment, Television & Film, Lifestyle and Entertainment.

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Angela Burt-Murray generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Angela Burt-Murray is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Black Heritage and Editing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Angela Burt-Murray for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Angela Burt-Murray generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Xernona Clayton, Elaine Welteroth and Cheryl Boone Isaacs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Angela Burt-Murray for an upcoming event.

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Essence Magazine Editor Interview about IR relationships

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