Ideas That DeliverPublic Relations Coordinator
Aug. 2005 - Aug. 2006During my time at FH&K, Ideas that Deliver, I had the opportunity to take the lead on public relations for Hudson-Sharp Machine Company, a packaging machinery manufacturer based in Green Bay, WI. Despite being the only licensed producer of INNO-LOK Pre-zippered film, they were often overlooked in a highly competitive industry. As the Public Relations Specialist and later as the Public Relations Coordinator, I developed and executed a media relations strategy for Hudson-Sharp, including drafting key messages for interviews, media relations, and the launch at PACK EXPO 2000, the industry's biannual trade show. Our efforts paid off significantly as Hudson-Sharp gained more attention and recognition for its innovative technology, leading to increased success for the company. Hudson-Sharp Campaign Success: - Arranged one-on-one interviews with eight key editors during the PACK EXPO trade show. - Placed seven feature articles and one technical article about INNO-LOK Pre-zippered film and machine in targeted industry publications. - Secured three cover stories about INNO-LOK Pre-zippered film and machine in key trade publications, including "Flexible Packaging" and "Paper, Film, and Foil Converter." - arranged for Hudson-Sharp's CEO to appear in an article on the "Future of Bagmaking" Additional Experiences: - Assisted as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy team - Generated revenue for the agency by bringing in one of the agency's largest clients - Garnered five feature stories in one month in industry trade publications for multiple clients, including Mule-Hide and Q-Comp Technologies