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2. www.PromotionsWest.com Our Philosophy of PR Strategic Development / Planning Product Launch/Reinforcement Graphic Design Publicity / Event Planning & Management Social Marketing / Awareness Media Training Community Outreach

3. www.PromotionsWest.com Strategic Development What is involved? Research: Market Analysis, Media Coverage & Perceptions, Positioning, Competitive PR/Marcom activities PR Plan Development: Market situation defined as a base for activities, Client position and PR goal statement, Message development (key terms and phrases, staging of messages, roll out of corporate image or products

4. www.PromotionsWest.com Product Launch What is involved? Product Launch Materials: Press Kit – Spokesperson Bios, Company Fact Sheet, Company Backgrounder, Press Release format/style & authoring, Media Messages Media: Vertical (trade pubs), Business, Horizontal, Analysts, Wire Services, Editorial Calendar Opportunities Launch Activities: Pitching Media, Events, Shows, Interviews, Media Training

5. www.PromotionsWest.com Editorial Calendars and Contributed Articles What is involved? Searching vertical/horizontal/business pubs editorial calendars for inclusion in upcoming articles. Developing article outlines &/or authoring articles based on client’s products/company. Meet with product marketing to develop article. Pitching media via email and telephone about client and/or article to contribute.

6. www.PromotionsWest.com Publicity What is involved? Creating an event to promote product or company, and use key messages. Developing a seminar to educate potential customers/distributors/sales/partners, and promote product. Support product/company at a trade show with hospitality suite or floor presence. Co-op program development w/partners.

7. www.PromotionsWest.com Media/Speaker Training and Opportunities What is involved? Media Training for spokespersons or marketing persons about the media interview process. The do’s and don’ts of interviewing, establishing rapport, getting your point across. Spokesperson Training for speakers at a conference, event or panel, skill development, presence, handling questions. Speaking Opps: Search/Pitch/Coordinate.

8. www.PromotionsWest.com Community Outreach Strategic planning Focus Groups Key informant interviews Surveys / Questionnaires Community audits / involvement Town hall meetings

9. www.PromotionsWest.com Awareness and Outreach AARP - Divided We Fail African Immigrant Refugee Center Bayview Hunter’s Point Foundation Bay Area Blacks in Philanthropy Black Infant Mortality The Clorox Company - Cause Marketing Dogs Are Talking Female Ex-Offenders Folic Acid Vitamin Supplement Get the 411 - HIV/AIDS Prevention Some Secrets Could Kill You Southeast Partnership for Health Prostate & Breast Cancer Richmond Revitalization Outreach SF Police Department Tobacco Prevention - CA DPH

10. www.PromotionsWest.com Our Team Seasoned – We are media relations professionals and journalists with a remarkable track record in defining and effectively communicating strategic messages that result in valuable news coverage. Driven – We professionally craft your media messages, build brand awareness and drive market adoption. Specialized – Deep experience in go-to-market launches, media relations, investor relations, ideation and strategic communications for technology companies. Strategists Who Execute – Every team member has 15 to 20 years of professional and technical experience, providing both strategic counsel and front-line execution.

11. www.PromotionsWest.com Agency Checklist Strong relationships in community and industry Senior level practitioners Based in San Francisco with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Senior staff always accessible, no bait and switch

12. www.PromotionsWest.com Thank you! Creative Strategies for Diverse Communities