Matthew Prince

Matt Prince has over 15 years of communication, public relations and digital marketing industry experience. He is currently Head of Public Relations and Brand Experience for Taco Bell Corp where he leads publicity, brand partnerships and activations for the global brand.  

Previously, Prince led social media engagement for the Walt Disney Co. where he developed and managed the company’s first ever Social Media Command Center and online engagement program. Prior to that, Prince was Sr. Manager of Executive Communications, handling speech writing and strategic communications for Disney Presidents and company executives. 

He served as President of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Orange County Chapter in 2014 and is the advisor to his alma mater (California State University Fullerton’s) PRSA student chapter since 2011. He was inducted in to the PRSSA National Hall of Fame and was named 'National Advisor of the Year' twice (2013 & 2015). Prince has been recognized in ADWEEK's 31 Young Influentials List, and two 40 Under 40 lists: PR Week and OC Metro Magazine. Most recently, he was recipient of Public Relations Society of America's Distinguished Service Award, their highest honor to an individual leading the local community in Public Relations. 

Most recently, Prince founded NetNetSynergy.com, a free resource site for students and young professionals in the PR and Marketing industries. It provides virtual mentorships, job/internship postings and resources to help support young professionals during the pandemic.