Morty Matz, who has practiced public relations for 65 years – and who still represents clients to this day – is due to turn 100 years of age on July 23, 2024. Morty is credited with inventing the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and the five-borough New York City Marathon. He has performed PR services on behalf of many illustrious figures and organizations, including politicians, real estate developers, lawyers, district attorneys, unions, high-end restaurants and socialites.

Stories by Morty Matz

•	Mummy Dearest: My Best Stunt Ever (Media Relations) Fri., May 10, 2024 In the early 1960s New York was in the midst of an egyptology craze. And I came up with an idea to get my client, the popular news radio station WINS 1010, on the everything-Egyptian radar screen.