Blanco & Peace

We are a national public relations, marketing and event management firm based in Chicago.

Innovative Marketing
We have developed a powerful niche in the book publishing industry.

We have spearheaded numerous campaigns and tours developing innovative marketing strategies. Learn more...

Blanco & Peace was established in 1991 by New York book publicist Jodee Blanco and entertainment and book publicist Lissy Peace. Blanco & Peace clients are high profile entertainment, hospitality, and publishing individuals or companies all over the globe. Lissy Peace is president of Blanco & Peace and manages the day-to-day operations of the company. In 1999, Jodee Blanco left Blanco & Peace to begin a new chapter of her career as an author.

Restaurants & Chefs
Lissy's passion for food and wine has lead to numerous projects with gourmet, themed and family friendly restaurants where she has orchestrated opening and on-going publicity efforts throughout the country. Read more...

Books
Lissy has worked on such titles that have hit the New York Times bestseller list as THE COMPANY by Robert Littell (Overlook Press), PLEASE STOP LAUGHING AT ME by Jodee Blanco, and THIS HEART OF MINE by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Morrow). Read more...

Entertainment
Starting in the early 80s, Lissy has been working in the entertainment and television industry. From her early days at WTTW/PBS she honed her skills publicizing PBS network programs and WTTW produced programs. Read more...

Events
A recognized leader of event planning, Blanco & Peace has coordinated press conferences, premiere events, charitable fundraisers and grand opening festivities ranging from the Chicago political debates to the national launch of several syndicated programs. Read more...