Tichi Wilkerson Kassel (May 10, 1926 – March 8, 2004) was an American film personality and the publisher of The Hollywood Reporter.

Tichi's mother was a maid for William "Billy" Wilkerson, founder, publisher and editor of The Hollywood Reporter newspaper.

[2] In 1971, Wilkerson Kassel started the Key Art Awards, which annually honor outstanding achievement in motion picture and TV advertising and promotion; and the Marketing Concepts Awards, which offers recognition and cash rewards to motion picture exhibitors who develop and originate innovative and effective marketing campaigns.

[4] In the 1980s, Wilkerson Kassel created the "Special Issue", an entire section of The Hollywood Reporter set aside to tribute an individual or entertainment industry phenomenon.

[4] In the mid-1980s, she helped make Beverly Hills and Cannes sister cities, recognizing their entertainment and commercial commonalties.

[8] On March 8, 2004, aged 77, Tichi Wilkerson Kassel died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after complications from intestinal surgery.

Six months after her death, her husband was presented the American Spirit Award for Tichi's contribution in assisting men and women pursue a career in the Arts, Music and Education.