Linda Coogan Byrne is a globally recognised music publicist, writer, artist, journalist, and entertainment consultant with over two decades of experience in the music and media industries. As CEO of Good Seed PR, she has led groundbreaking campaigns for internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent across multiple genres. Renowned for her expertise in artist development, branding, and media strategy, Linda has established herself as one of the most trusted voices in music PR, known for delivering meaningful impact and cultural change.Beyond PR, Linda is a driving force for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the music industry. As CEO of Why Not Her?, she has spearheaded efforts to dismantle systemic biases in Irish and UK radio, championing gender and racial parity. Her pioneering Gender & Racial Disparity Data Reports have reached millions of people, igniting global conversations and catalysing policy changes. The #WhyNotHer movement, born from her research, has become a rallying call for justice in media representation.A respected writer and thought leader, Linda's work has been featured in The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, The Examiner, Daily Mail, Metro, BBC, RTE, and IQ Magazine. She has been recognised among Ireland's Top 100 Most Influential Women (2021) and Top 20 (2024) and was a Campaigner of the Year nominee at the 2023 Music Week Awards before being inducted into the Music Week Hall of Honour (2024).An in-demand public speaker, Linda has delivered talks and guest lectures at universities across Ireland and the UK, as well as major industry events, including Hotpress MixSix, OutPut, FFWD London, BBC Big Weekend, Metropolis, and MUTEK Barcelona. Through her advocacy, research, and voice, she continues to challenge the status quo, shaping the future of music and media for generations to come.
