About

Imran Malik is a dynamic and influential figure at the heart of the creative industry. As an accomplished entertainment publicist, creative director, and media coach, he has built a reputation for shaping the narratives of some of the biggest names in music and culture. With experience working at Sony Music, UMG and currently WMG, Imran has played a pivotal role in elevating artists and their brands through strategic publicity and innovative creative direction.

His company, Imran Malik Publicity, is one of the most competitive agencies in the entertainment industry, known for its forward thinking campaigns and high-profile client roster. Over the past seven years, Imran also served as Director of Creative in a freelance capacity at Parlophone/Warner Music, where he worked across projects for artists including PinkPantheress, Ashnikko, Blur, David Guetta, Gabriels, Pet Shop Boys, Kano, Solomon among others.<

Imran’s career began at Mercury Records in London, where he worked in the press office, supporting campaigns for artists on the Island Def Jam roster. This opportunity was made possible for Imran as previously he did a work experience stint in their New York office during his time at university, where he assisted then-SVP of Artist Relations, Laura Swanson. Interning within their Publicity Department Imran considers this a crucial moment in his life kick starting his passion for working behind the scenes and helping shape artist narratives through the power of media & creative.

After Mercury Records he took a position at Columbia Records/Sony Music. Imran quickly made his mark, working across press and online PR for an impressive roster that included Bob Dylan, Raphael Saadiq, MS MR, Miguel, Joey Bada$$, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Future, A$AP Rocky, Leon Bridges, Mapei, and Lucy Rose, among others.

In January 2015, he was appointed Senior Publicist at Columbia Records, leading campaigns for artists like Raury, Mapei, Leon Bridges, A$AP Rocky, Passion Pit and DeJ Loaf. During this time, he was also recognized as a Music Week 30 Under 30 nominee.

Following his tenure at Sony Music, Imran ventured out independently, establishing himself as a leading publicist and creative consultant for his very own agency. His diverse client list included Anderson .Paak, Aminé, Bryson Tiller, Common, Dave East, Joey Bada$$, Desiigner, Mick Jenkins, IAMDDB, Lil Yachty, Jhené Aiko, Wyclef Jean, J Hus, RAY BLK, YG, BJ The Chicago Kid, A$AP Rocky, SZA, Summer Walker, Loski, Unknown T, MoStack, Trippie Redd, Travis Scott, Migos, and many more.