The Florida Public Relations Association held its annual Golden Image Awards recently on August 8, 2023. This prestigious statewide awards ceremony recognizes public relations and marketing professionals for their innovation, planning, and design for various campaigns and projects. Pushing the Envelope, Inc., was presented with two Awards of Distinction and two Judge’s Awards for a campaign for a half-cent sales …
Pushing the Envelope Launches Podcast
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) has added another resource for businesses in Southwest Florida and beyond, launching the firm’s first-ever podcast entitled “1000 Ways to Market Your Business.” The show’s host, Samantha Scott, APR., invites PTE team members to join her in explaining the multitude of ways marketing can help a business grow. The show takes listeners on a deep …
PTE President Inducted as FGCU’s Foundation Board Chair
Samantha Scott, APR, President and Owner of Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a local strategic marketing communication firm in Fort Myers, was inducted as Chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Foundation Board. Scott has served on the FGCU Foundation Board since 2016 and is the first FGCU alumni and second female to serve as the Chair. Scott will serve …
Pushing the Envelope Wins Three Awards at the Local Florida Public Relations Association Image Awards
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, was recently recognized with three awards at the local Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Southwest Florida Chapter Image Awards ceremony. The firm has been honored with 63 awards, varying in types, from the Florida Public Relations Association since its inception 16 years ago. Members of Pushing the …
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. Named a Constant Contact Certified Partner
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. has been named a Certified Partner by Constant Contact, a digital marketing platform trusted by millions of small businesses. As a Certified Partner, Pushing the Envelope, Inc. has demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the Constant Contact digital marketing platform and best practices. This ensures program participants and the clients they serve will realize meaningful results from their …
Pushing the Envelope Wins Two State Public Relations Awards
On August 9, 2022, the Florida Public Relations Association held its annual Golden Image Awards, recognizing public relations and marketing professionals for their innovation, planning, and design for various campaigns and projects. Pushing the Envelope, Inc., was presented with a Judges’ Award and Award of Distinction for the gift card campaign they successfully produced for The Dock at Crayton Cove …
5 Tips for Effective Healthcare Public Relations
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare public relations (or PR) to the forefront of public and media attention. Now more than ever, healthcare PR is critical. Despite much of the news being centered on the Coronavirus pandemic, it should not diminish the importance or prominence of other types of healthcare news, information, findings, technology, etc. Leading companies, practices, and …
3 Strategies to Help Kickstart Your Reopening
Just as life and business began its slow return to normal (or close to), a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases has spurred a bit more uncertainty and challenges for business owners to consider and plan for. Whether your business has already reopened, is set to reopen soon, or remains temporarily closed for now, it’s crucial to have a marketing plan …
3 PR Tips for Earning Media Coverage Amid the Current Crisis
When news first broke about COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, it consumed media’s attention, flooding the already saturated news landscape. Fast forward to now, COVID-19 still makes up a majority of the ongoing news coverage locally and around the world. However, media has started to normalize a bit, shifting its focus to other non-COVID-19 related topics. While we certainly …
Crisis Communication: 5 Tips for Communicating Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across the world, many businesses and individuals alike are faced with an unprecedented crisis to which they must respond. Nationwide, business owners and other professionals are focused on how to sustain revenue flow while also working to develop and implement plans for working remotely and communicating details to their consumers. Right now, it’s …