New Jersey-based PR firm
recognized as 'Best Industry-Focused Agency' for its economic
development expertise, wins most "gold" awards in the state
MONTCLAIR, N.J., July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based public relations firm
Violet PR earned six gold awards in the esteemed 2024 Bulldog PR
Awards – the only national PR awards program judged exclusively by
journalists. Violet PR won 'Best Industry-Focused Agency,' 'Best
Business to Business Campaign,' 'Best Community Engagement
Campaign,' 'Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Campaign,'
'Best Global Campaign,' and 'Most Innovative Media Relations
Campaign.'
"It's an incredible honor that our agency –
comprised of just 13 full-time employees – won so many top
accolades in this year's competition. We uncovered and told
national stories from places that often go overlooked," said
April Mason, founder & president
of Violet PR.
"It's an incredible honor that our agency – comprised of just 13
full-time employees – won so many top accolades in this year's
competition," said April Mason,
founder and president of Violet PR. "We uncovered and told national
stories about clean energy, immigration and aerospace from places
that often go overlooked, including Oklahoma, North
Carolina, Kansas and
Missouri."
Violet PR was named the nation's 'Best Industry-Focused Agency'
due to its growth from a small practice into a nationally
recognized agency specializing in economic development. In 2023,
Violet PR onboarded prominent clients including the Economic
Development Partnership of North
Carolina, Arlington Economic Development, Invest Newark,
Newark Alliance, and the Sugar Land Office of Economic Development.
The same year, Violet PR's largest clients received more than 1,000
news stories and earned over 10 billion impressions.
The firm's impactful work with Topeka,
Kansas, earned gold awards in the 'Best Community Engagement
Campaign' and 'Best Diversity & Inclusion Campaign' categories.
With more than 4,000 open jobs and many resources for Spanish
speakers, the Greater Topeka Partnership engaged Violet PR to
promote the city to legal Hispanic immigrants. Violet PR secured 26
feature stories in English news outlets and 43 in Spanish news
outlets about the city's assets, including The Wall Street Journal,
Telemundo, NBC News, The Washington Post and Governing.
"Violet PR has helped put Topeka on the map as a welcoming place for
all," said Bob Ross, senior vice
president of marketing, communications, events & analytics at
the Greater Topeka Partnership. "Our community leaders are thrilled
with the media coverage. We look forward to sharing more stories
through Violet PR for years to come."
Other awards included:
- Best Business to Business Campaign (gold) - "North Carolina's Clean Energy Boom" on behalf
of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
- Best Global Campaign (gold) - "Oklahoma: North
America's Ideal Location for Global Business" on behalf of
the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
- Most Innovative Media Relations Campaign (gold) - "Flyover
Country No More: Putting Kansas City on the Map" on behalf of the
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
The 2024 Bulldog PR Awards, which rank the most outstanding PR
and communications campaigns, celebrate public relations and
communication excellence. It is the only national public relations
contest judged exclusively by working journalists. The judges
evaluate the entries based on creativity, originality, strategy,
execution and results.
About Violet PR
Whether it's rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized
neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR
helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news
stories, social media and compelling content, our New Jersey-based boutique public relations
firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters. Follow
Violet PR @Violet__PR. For more information visit:
http://www.violetpr.com.
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Media Contact
Claudia Velasquez, Violet PR,
8627039202, claudia@violetpr.com, www.violetpr.com
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