Thank you for being the June key note speakers for the Association of Fund raising Professionals- Community Foundation of Monterey County 2008 Speaker Series. You both did exactly what I had hoped. You talked about the trends in non profit and corporate sector special event partnerships, shared guests lists, branding of events, event life cycles and ways to make events profitable with underwriting and sponsorships. You told us about the importance of on line networking, the development of exciting invitations and timing.
You were not typical in your delivery. You spoke from experience rather than a trainer/consultant’s point of view.
I cherish your friendship and look forward to other times ahead.
With Much Appreciation, Cindy Schelcher, 2008 President AFP Monterey Bay
“I want to tell you how much we love the new Web site that your team made for FIRST 5 Santa Clara. We knew that our previous version needed to go to the next level, but your team’s scoping session really crystallized what we wanted and needed. We had a brochure site about ourselves, but Steve’s questions made us realize that we needed a site built from the user’s perspective. The navigational structure PRx devised quickly guides visitors to the information they are seeking. The maps, the radio archives and calendars are all great. The content management system makes it easy for Daniel to update and keep our information fresh. We’re very proud of this site, and I speak for the Commissioners when I say we made a great leap forward. Thank you to the development team for making our mission clearly communicated on every page.”
Jolene Smith, Executive Director
“It was a great honor for me to receive the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Annual Public Policy Award. To have Governor Schwartzenegger present was an added bonus. Hearing the initiatives for which Synopsys and I were recognized, I realized that many were the result of your advice and counsel. So I am grateful for your and PRx’s public and community relations counsel. It has helped Synopsys to achieve a much higher profile in our community, and our employees feel a richly deserved pride in what we all have accomplished in so little time.”
Aart de Geus, Chairman & CEO
“THANK YOU to PRx and the wonderful gang for another outstanding job providing PR for the Mariachi Festival. It doesn’t get any better than the media we received and it is all because of Pam’s terrific work and the team you have put together at PRx. Our community owes you a huge debt of gratitude.”
Marcela Davison Aviles President and CEO
“The contributions you have made in writing the Rep’s press announcements are absolutely extraordinary. You collected reams of information very quickly and turned them into exciting and fact-driven pieces in moments - on the mark. The Board, who will soon learn of your contributions in our behalf, will be most grateful to you for your generous and professional support at this important moment. I’ll personally look forward to working with you in the future as our success you announce becomes reality. “
Mary Kay Marvin Board President
“You really knocked the ball out of the park!…Thank you and PRx so much!”
Nick Nichols Managing Director
This is absolutely to the credit of you and your wonderful team at PRx. Without your detail, artistry, communications, promotions, ideas, connections and the all-important “delight factor”, our gala event would have been far less magical. You have my deep appreciation!
E. Chris Wilder, Executive Director The VMC Foundation
“I just wanted to pass on some of the response I’ve received to the media trainings PRx has done for Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System. Every comment has been highly positive. Participants have appreciated the information presented-both written and oral. They found the training format helpful, and the practice they get at the video session is invaluable. Your professionalism and approach on behalf of SCVHHS are an exceptional resource and greatly appreciated.”
Joy Alexiou Communications Manager
“The advice PRx has given my organization is some of the best I’ve seen in my career. What they do is so far beyond public relations, it’s a whole new way of addressing economic, social and political challenges. The Silicon Valley Technology and Homeland Security Summit was an enormously successful event which launched our new identity, received huge press coverage and illustrated the opportunities for job growth in the Valley.”
Blake Konczal Director
“On behalf of myself, Dr. Tetrud and the California Parkinson’s Foundation, I wish to express my appreciation for the extraordinary job that you, Brenna and PRx, did in handling the publicity surrounding our research publication in Science. As you know, the television and newspaper coverage of our work was extensive, and the California Parkinson’s Foundation is now firmly ‘on the map’ both nationally and internationally.”
J. William Langston, M.D.
“I am writing to express my gratitude for the Rudolph and Sletten Customer Satisfaction Survey recently conducted by your company. The information you gathered for us about our key customers is invaluable. Not only do the results show us our strengths and weaknesses, but they have served as an effective outreach tool for our customers. In this day and age, service and quality are not enough. Customers want to know that you are listening to meeting their needs now. The Customer Satisfaction Survey gave us (and our customers) this opportunity.”
John Rudolph President
“Although you know of my admiration for all of PRx’s good work, I especially wanted to pass along my compliments for the outstanding work Mojgan did this week coordinating the press conference with Secretary Pena. She was professional, thorough and delightful. Thanks to you all!”
Norm Mineta, Former Member of Congress
“Throughout our unprecedented transition to national television market #5 from market #119, PRx has been an indispensable partner in developing and executing our media and community relations activities... The tactical support and strategic guidance provided by PRx were essential for both the success of our transition and the future of NBC11’s presence in the community.”
Bob Franklin President/General Manager
“For nearly three years, PRx was Knight Ridder Digital’s public relations agency of record. During that time I always had contact with the principals and senior executives and received the highest quality strategic thinking and effective tactical operations. In particular, PRx was enormously helpful in our media relations efforts. One of the most important benefits of working with PRx is that the team is consistently accessible and juggles multiple projects while meeting last minute deadlines without hesitation. Not only does PRx have a strong pool of talent to draw from, they are highly reliable.”
“Just to let you know — KBAY interview done. Chris and I had a blast — A BLAST!! … Thank you so much. You have just been a god send.”
Susan Runsvold, Executive Director & Chairperson
“Brenna and Pam, It’s been an absolute delight working with both of you. The program went off without a hitch yesterday, and I think the people at the movie and the reception all got a big treat — a couple weeks ahead of Halloween. Thanks to both of you for your dedication and hard work.”
Bruce Entin
“I’ve just this morning seen the graphic which you have produced for ISEF. I really like it. It’s clean, simple and elegant and conveys the essence of technology.”
Dana Ditmore VP, Lam Research
“Thanks to each of you for all your energy in making today truly historical. It has been a pleasure to work with each of you and to learn from all of you. The event was phenomenal and only because of the PRx group. We certainly exceeded any expectations I had as far as media/press turnout!! “I look forward to continuing our work together and again, thank you all for your professionalism.”
Jyl Jurman Director, Financial Resource Development Jewish Federation of Greater San Jose
“We are writing to express our appreciation for the great public relations services we received from PRx while working on Chip Express’ OneMask facility grand opening. The overall event attendance was great and the media coverage we received has been phenomenal-local television, news media and trade media-largely due to your efforts. Moreover, PRx’s creative design services were an invaluable addition to the success of the event.”
