*** UPDATE: I have withdrawn from the event. You are welcome to view an in-depth version of this class via:
https://cotterthecreative.com/class-intro-to-pr-earned-media/
[CANCELLED PARTICIPATION]: Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter’s Upcoming Medium Day Lecture: Stepping Into Authenticity and Building Credibility Through Earned Media
[CANCELLED PARTICIPATION]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hollywood, CA — August 12th, 2026 —Medium.com, an online publishing platform where individuals and organizations share articles, ideas, and perspectives with a broad audience, today announced Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter as a featured speaker for Medium Day 2026. Cotter will be featured on the Perspectives | Self-Improvement & Psychology track. As a high-profile transgender publicist, media activist, and author, Cotter will share professional and identity insights for those seeking strategies to step into authenticity and credibility through earned media.
Medium Day is an online gathering designed to spark discovery. The public may join a community of passionate writers, readers, experts, and enthusiasts for a full day of breakthrough moments, discussions about craft, and a feeling of fellowship. Speakers will be talking about everything from technology and trends to identity and storytelling. All attendees need to bring is their curiosity.
Cotter is known for securing numerous Tier 1 (top-tier) and Tier 2 media placements across key markets including but not limited to The Associated Press, Fortune, GQ, Rolling Stone, ABC News, Out Magazine, The Advocate, Pride, Inked Magazine, Real Simple, VICE, KTLA, Reader’s Digest, Mashable, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Life UK, Newsweek, Men’s Health, Parade Magazine, Betches, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health Magazine, NursingColleges.com, Women.com, South China Morning Post, Truthout, MIC, The Manual, Curl Magazine, International Business Times UK, TechRound, GB News, The Irish Star US, The Mirror US, Daily Express U.S., MSN, AOL, UNILAD, Morning Honey, News9Live and Business Times.
Publicist, Author, and Activist Dylan Thomas Cotter
Cotter is an advisor to founders, artists, and executives on brand positioning, reputation, corporate social responsibility, and strategic communications. As an openly gay transgender professional, Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter is committed to fostering inclusive, respectful, and affirming work environments. He will discuss how leaning into your authentic identity helps build credibility through earned media.
“As a publicist, I’ll discuss how embracing authenticity and identity can become a powerful asset in public relations. This talk will explore how to translate personal or brand values into compelling narratives that attract earned media, build credibility, and create stronger audience trust.
Attendees will learn practical strategies for positioning themselves authentically while leveraging media opportunities to amplify their voice and visibility. It is my belief PR and media visibility should be accessible to everyone regardless of socioeconomic status.
I want more diversity in the news media.” — Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter
Date & Time
Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter’s lecture session will take place virtually at mediumday.com on September 18th, 2026, at 2:30 PM — 3:00 PM PST / 5:30 PM — 6:00 EST.
How To Register
Attendees may register for the highly anticipated yearly event at mediumday.com; users are encouraged to review the complete schedule for the full speakers’ list and session information.
About Medium Day
Medium Day is an online gathering designed to spark discovery. The public may join a community of passionate writers, readers, experts, and enthusiasts for a full day of breakthrough moments, discussions about craft, and a feeling of fellowship. Speakers will be talking about everything from technology and trends to identity and storytelling. All attendees need to bring is their curiosity.
Learn more at: mediumday.com
About Speaker
Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter is a strategist, public relations leader, activist, author, love and sex expert, motivational speaker, and brand communications executive with more than fifteen years of experience at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology.
Cotter is known for securing numerous Tier 1 and Tier 2 media placements across key markets. His latest books, Dear Cisgender Reader, Walk Beside Me — An Invitation to Understanding My Big, Exciting Gay Transgender Life, and Think Like a Transgender Thought Leader, are out now.
Learn more at: dylanthomascotter.com
Media Contact
Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter
Publicist | Cotter The Creative
ABOUT DYLAN THOMAS COTTER:
Rebel with a cause, driven by authenticity, self-expression, and liberation for all.
Rev. Dylan Thomas Cotter is a strategist, public relations leader, and brand communications executive with more than fifteen years of experience at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology.
Cotter is known for securing numerous Tier 1 (top-tier) and Tier 2 media placements across key markets including but not limited to The Associated Press, Fortune, ABC News, GQ, Rolling Stone, Out Magazine, The Advocate, Pride, Inked Magazine, Real Simple, VICE, KTLA, Reader’s Digest, Mashable, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Life UK, Newsweek, Men’s Health, Parade Magazine, Betches, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health Magazine, NursingColleges.com, Women.com, South China Morning Post, Truthout, MIC, The Manual, Curl Magazine, International Business Times UK, TechRound, GB News, The Irish Star US, The Mirror, MSN and AOL.
Cotter is an advisor to founders, artists, and executives on brand positioning, reputation, corporate social responsibility, and strategic communications. As an openly gay transgender professional, Dylan Thomas Cotter is committed to fostering inclusive, respectful, and affirming work environments.
His latest books, Dear Cisgender Reader Walk Beside Me: An Invitation to Understanding My Big, Exciting Gay Transgender Life and Think Like a Transgender Thought Leader, are out now.