The son of Myrna (Wolin) and Leonard Bragman, Bragman was born on February 24, 1956, into a Jewish household and reared in Flint, Michigan. In 1978, he received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in journalism and psychology.
Later, Bragman admitted that the university’s welcoming culture and assistance from the LGBTQ+ Spectrum Center were key factors in his decision to come out.
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American crisis management, PR expert, author, and speaker Bragman also managed crises. Frequently referred to as a “PR guru,”
After graduating, Bragman pursued a career in public relations and crisis management. In 1989, he formed Bragman Nyman Cafarelli (BNC) after working as a vice president in Burson-Marsteller Public Relations’ Chicago and Los Angeles offices.
Interpublic Group, a holding company for advertising agencies, bought BNC in 2001. Fifteen Minutes is a strategic media and PR firm that Bragman founded in 2005. In 2018 as a consultant, commentator, and content creator, Bragman created LaBrea Media.
From 1998 to 2003, Bragman served as an adjunct professor of public relations at the Annenberg Center for Communication at the University of Southern California.
Beginning in 2010, Bragman served as an ABC News news consultant. Additionally, he made several appearances in national and regional periodicals and newspapers, as well as on local and network news shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, Today, and Larry King Life.
As Camille Grammer’s publicist, Bragman appeared in a Season 2 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. He also served as a guest judge on Season 1 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.