Eva Basler is a highly accomplished communications and talent relations expert with over thirty years of experience in the entertainment industry. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Communications and Talent Relations at Bell-Phillip TV Productions, Inc., where she manages all publicity, marketing, social media, and talent relations for CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful, the world's most-watched daily drama.
Basler's career in television started with the Academy of Motion Pictures, where she served as a publicist for the annual Oscar telecast for over ten years, working on both the Academy's behalf and for the telecast production. She was then invited by the producers of the inaugural SAG Awards and telecast to create and write their official rules. Her contributions to the industry also included her role as the Awards Show Consultant for the SAG Awards, where she oversaw the competition and managed the selection of third-party public relations firms.
Dedicated to advancing television, Basler has been an active member of the Television Academy since 2000. She currently serves as the Governor of Daytime Programming and has participated in the Executive, Primetime Awards, Daytime Awards, Budget, Governors Ball, and Creative Arts Committees. She also co-chairs the Membership Committee. Notably, she led the Governor's Award Committee for two consecutive years, during which Tyler Perry and Debbie Allen received the prestigious honors. Additionally, Basler has been a key member of the National Awards Committee for NATAS, which manages the sports, news, documentaries, children's, family, and daytime Emmy competitions. In January 2024, Basler started a three-year term on the NATAS Board of Directors, making her the only person to serve simultaneously on the boards of both the West and East Coast television academies.
Outside of her professional commitments, Eva Basler is a published author and motivational speaker. She uses her platform to inspire and empower others by sharing her insights and experiences. Her dedication to community service at the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row in DTLA and her advocacy for women's rights further show her commitment to making a positive difference.
You can connect with Eva Basler on Instagram at @evabasler and on LinkedIn under the name Eva Basler.