Many professionals have credentials or letters after their name, but what do they mean? Do they even matter? This week’s blog post is going to discuss one such situation – the APR. APR means Accredited in Public Relations. For members of FPRA, PRSA, and other professional public relations organizations, you probably understand the significance. It’s an earned designation that is …
PTE Honored with Judges’ Award at State PR Competition
FORT MYERS, Fla. – August 10, 2011 – Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a local mixed marketing communications firm was recently honored with a Judges’ Award at the Golden Image Awards Ceremony by the Florida Public Relations Association. A Judges’ Award highlights a public relations program that achieved maximum impact for the least amount of money, and as part of …
The Value of Keeping Your Logo Fresh
Many companies, large and small, can be seen refreshing an existing logo and you may ask yourself why. There are a variety of reasons and we want to share some with you. Whether you are looking to develop a logo for your new business or are wondering if your current logo needs a refresh, here are some expert tips on …
Grand Poobah Adds APR to Credentials
SAMANTHA SCOTT, OWNER OF PUSHING THE ENVELOPE, INC. ACCREDITED IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Credential Nationally Recognized, Provided By Public Relations Society Of America FORT MYERS, Fla. – July 21, 2011 – Samantha Scott, Grand Poobah and Owner of Pushing the Envelope, Inc. is officially Accredited in Public Relations (APR). A standard of excellence and professionalism in the field, becoming accredited is …
Fourth Year, Four Awards – FPRA Local Image Awards 2011
It’s that time of year again – award entries. Seemingly endless details crunched into just two pages combined with mounds of supporting material… what does this equal? An Image Award entry for the Florida Public Relations Association. It’s a lot of work, but we enter at the local level through our Southwest Florida Chapter every year. This year, the fourth …
Really Pushing the Envelope, Firms Brings Home 4 FPRA Awards
FORT MYERS, Fla. – May 4, 2011 – The mixed marketing communications firm, Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), won 4 awards at the local Florida Public Relations Association’s Image Awards ceremony recently. Topping out the Association for the most wins, this is the fourth year in a row that the firm has been awarded for outstanding public relations campaigns. …
The Importance of Setting Goals – for Career Success
Recently we had the opportunity to attend The Blue Chip Awards Luncheon. A wonderful afternoon filled with successful small business people, great food and inspirational stories, the highlight was key speaker, Nikki Stone. An Olympic gold medalist, Nikki overcame much adversity and physical challenges throughout her career and stressed the importance of setting career goals in her keynote speech. Stone …
Scott Named to Gulfshore Business “40 Under 40”
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – September 3, 2010 – Officially announced this week, Samantha Scott, Owner of Pushing the Envelope, still in her 20s, was named one of Gulfshore Business’ “40 Under 40”. Based on their professional achievements and community involvement, Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 winners are considered tomorrow’s leaders and “difference makers” in the community. “I am honored to …
Pushing the Envelope Wins State Public Relations Award
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – August 11, 2010 – Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a mixed marketing communications firm was recently honored with an Award of Distinction at the Golden Image Awards Ceremony by the Florida Public Relations Association. An Award of Distinction highlights an outstanding public relations program, and as part of the Golden Image Award program, it represents excellence …
Image Award Results – PTE Brings Home 3!
We are pleased to announce PTE won 3 awards at the local Florida Public Relations Association’s Image Awards ceremony recently! The firm won a Judges’ Award and Award of Distinction for their work with local nonprofit, Blessings in a Backpack and their Girls Night Out fund-raiser and another Award of Distinction for the public relations efforts on behalf of the …