Public Relations
Media Outreach ▪ Press Conferences ▪ Editorial Board Meetings ▪ Community Events
I've garnered favorable press coverage for my clients on matters ranging from labor market data and academic research to community events and social advocacy.
A Case Study
''No More Drama'' Expo Tackles Low Self-esteem Among Teen Girls
The Challenge:
To boost attendance at Embracing Your Future Association's 2008 and 2009 "No More Drama" teen girl self-esteem conferences, attract media coverage of the events, and gain more business and community support.
The Strategy:
Developed public relations campaigns involving email marketing, flyer distribution and targeted media outreach, web marketing and a popular radio personality as emcee.
The Results:
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An increase in conference participants from 30 parents and teen girls in 2006 to 150 in 2008 and nearly 400 in 2009.
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News features in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Defender, Lawndale News and The Times, and interviews on WYCA (102.3 FM), WVON (1690 AM), WPWX (92.3 FM) and WBEZ/91.5 FM.
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Sponsorship from Illinois Department of Public Health.



