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{{Infobox person
| name          = Michael Heller {{verified}}
| image         = File:Michael_David_Heller3.webp
| alt           = 
| caption      = Michael Heller in 2024
| birth_name    = Michael David Heller
| birth_date    = October 20, 1976
| birth_place   = New York City, U.S.
| nationality   = American
| education     = New York University (BA), Cardozo School of Law (JD)
| occupation    = Entrepreneur, marketing strategist
| known_for     = Founder of Talent Resources, influencer marketing
| years_active  = 2007–present
| website       = [https://www.talentresources.com Talent Resources]
}}
'''Michael Heller a'''lso known as '''Michael David Heller''' (born October 20, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and founder of Talent Resources, a boutique marketing agency specializing in connecting brands with celebrities, influencers, and talent through integrated marketing campaigns.<ref>https://billionsuccess.com/michael-heller-talent-resources/</ref> Known for his pioneering work in influencer marketing and brand partnerships, Heller has transformed the way brands engage with audiences in the digital age.<ref>https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-au/marketing/how-this-entrepreneur-is-continuing-to-disrupt-the/430961</ref>

== Education ==
Michael David Heller was born and raised in New York City. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from New York University and later earned a Juris Doctorate from the Cardozo School of Law. During his legal studies, Heller developed an interest in entertainment law, which became the foundation for his future entrepreneurial endeavors. His education provided him with a strong understanding of contract negotiation and intellectual property law, skills that would later prove invaluable in his marketing career.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/talent-resources-new-york-office-2012-12</ref>

== Career ==
Heller began his career as an entertainment lawyer, representing high-profile celebrities and managing commercial brand deals for clients such as Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Mischa Barton. His early success in facilitating endorsement and licensing agreements allowed him to build a strong network within the entertainment industry.<ref>https://www.ft.com/americas-fastest-growing-companies-2023</ref>

In 2007, recognizing a gap in the market for connecting brands with talent, Heller founded '''Talent Resources''', a marketing agency specializing in creating impactful celebrity and influencer campaigns. The agency quickly gained recognition for its innovative 360-degree marketing strategies, helping brands amplify their messaging through partnerships with celebrities, influencers, and athletes.

One of Heller’s early successes was orchestrating a partnership between Kim Kardashian and Century 21, where a staged shopping event created organic buzz and media attention. Over the years, Talent Resources expanded its offerings to include social media strategy, digital campaigns, and event production, catering to top-tier brands such as Dunkin’, Neiman Marcus, and Sports Illustrated.

Under Heller’s leadership, Talent Resources has grown into a global operation, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, and London. The company’s innovative use of Web 3 technologies, including NFTs and virtual reality activations, has positioned it as a trailblazer in the evolving marketing landscape.

In addition to his work with Talent Resources, Heller has been a producer for events like the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party and has collaborated on luxury marketing activations at major cultural events such as Coachella and Sundance Film Festival.<ref>https://www.digitaljournal.com/social-media/how-michael-hellers-talent-resources-is-diversifying-the-industry-with-a-360-approach-to-marketing/article</ref>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
[https://www.talentresources.com/ Talent Resources Official Website]

[https://www.linkedin.com/in/miheller/ Michael Heller on LinkedIn]

[https://www.instagram.com/mikehellertr/ Michael Heller on Instagram]