Healthcare

Astra Tech - Generated media for Astra Tech's Lofric Catheters by distributing press materials to related national media after Medicare approved the decision to let all patients have access to single-use catheters. Learn more at Astratech.com.

ChicagoHealers.com - Manage ongoing public relations and secure event opportunities for this web-based resource that offers extensive educational information and expert advice on alternative health and healing. Learn more at ChicagoHealers.com or click here to visit Chicagohealers.com's Facebook group.

Elan Pharmaceuticals - Manage public relations including media relations, media training and partnership opportunities for Prialt, an alternative chronic pain drug from Elan Pharmaceuticals. Learn more at Elan.com.

Mitchell Dental Spa - Provide ongoing public relations for this high-end dental spa by promoting their spa services which include massages, facials and lip rejuvenation as well as cosmetic dentistry. Learn more at Mitchelldentalspa.com.

Home Furnishings/Retail

CB2 - Planned and managed the launch of Chicago's first Crate & Barrel hip offshoot, including an aggressive media relations and event planning campaign. Learn more at Cb2.com.

Imagine Tile - Generated ongoing public relations for Imagine Tile, the leader in custom ceramic tile designs, surrounding the launch of new product lines as well as positioning Imagine Tile as a leading expert in interior design. Learn more at Imaginetile.com.

Material Possessions - Developed a broad, national media relations campaign for this Chicago-based home décor and accessories retailer for the stores' 30th anniversary as well as their first consumer focused media relations push. Learn more at Materialpossessions.com.

Montauk Sofa - Garnered local and national public relations coverage through media relations and event marketing surrounding the company and their custom crafted, eco-friendly fashion-forward seating. Learn more at Montauk.com.

Mosquito Curtains - Managed public relations for the launch of their revolutionary home product by garnering media attention on a national level. Learn more at Mosquitocurtains.com.

Weston Gallery - Managed public relations for the launch of their innovative new home product, the 5 Second Slide & Store frame. Learn more at Westonframes.com.

Hospitality and Restaurants

Baskin Robbins - Manage public relations including ongoing events and partnerships for Chicagoland Baskin Robbins locations. Learn more at Baskinrobbins.com or click here to visit Baskin Robbins' Facebook group.

en·clave - Garner media for this hip, River North nightclub by promoting events, celebrity appearances and not-for-profit events. Learn more at Enclavechicago.com or click here to visit Enclave's Facebook group.

Johnathan Breitung Salon & Luxury Spa - Generate ongoing press for Jonathan Breitung Salon and Spa including its opening and continued promotion of the new space. Learn more at Johnathanbreitungsalon.com or click here to visit Johnathan Breitung's Facebook group.

Levy Restaurants - Managed ongoing public relations for Levy, the leader in sports and entertainment dining, surrounding the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, MTV Video Music Awards, and NBA All-Stars among other high profile sports events. Learn more at Levyrestaurants.com.

Just Grapes Wine Shop - Garnered ongoing local and national press with wine entertainment and education venue Just Grapes by positioning them as an expert resource in the industry and a unique venue for corporate and consumer events. Learn more at Justgrapes.net.

Starbucks - Launched and conducted public relations for the retailers first-to-market "Extreme After-Coffee Mints and Gum." Learn more at Starbucks.com.

Texas de Brazil - Manage public relations for the national Brazilian Churrascaria chain for the launch including promoting the Chicago aerial wine artist. Handle ongoing promotion for all locations including media relations and create partnerships with local charities and professional organizations. Learn more at Texasdebrazil.com or click here to visit Texas de Brazil's Facebook group.

W Hotels - Conducted ongoing media relations and supported marketing efforts for both Chicago locations including a series of book signing tours and other special events. Learn more at Starwoodhotels.com.

Whole Bakers - Generate public relations for Whole Bakers' line of certified gluten-free and kosher-certified baked goods by holding samplings, generating ongoing news and coordinating a media tour in New York. Learn more at Wholebakers.com.

Media

New York magazine - Generated media coverage surrounding the magazine's annual awards ceremony. Past recipients include Julianne Moore, Billy Joel and Tony Bennet. Promoted New York magazine reporters about their involvement in accomplished works of literature. Learn more at Nymag.com.

Seventeen magazine - Conducted media relations surrounding each issue, positioning the magazine's editors and publishers as experts on teen trends. Learn more at Seventeen.com.

Not-for-Profit

The Flat Iron Artists' Association - Assist in public relations for this nonprofit organization dedicated to community artists by promoting promote various events including ongoing open gallery events. Learn more at TheFlatIronProject.com.

The Chicago Associate Board Presidents' Council (CABPC) - Partner with this nonprofit organization to raise brand awareness and promote various fundraising and networking events including their quarterly Young Professional Board Recruiting Event. Learn more at Cabpc.com.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Manage event promotions, public relations and assists in marketing opportunities to evaluate their local presence and increase fundraising to the hospital. Learn more at Stjude.org or click here to visit St. Jude's Facebook group.

Nicklebee.org - Plan and promote events and create partnerships for this nonprofit dedicated to providing scholarships for inner city school children. Learn more at Nicklebee.org or click here to visit Nicklebee's Facebook group.

Technology

Dynamism.com - Handle public relations including product placements and a yearly media tour at the Consumer Electronics Show for the leading U.S. retailer of next-generation electronics from Japan. Learn more at Dynamism.com.

Fave Media Inc. - Managed the public relations for the launch of this local search engine pioneering the online video advertising platform. Learn more at Getfave.com.

Gizmine.com - Manage the launch of this online superstore of Japanese gadgets and lifestyle goods including a media tour at the Consumer Electronic Show. Learn more at Gizmine.com or click here to visit Gizmine's Facebook group.

Other

In Good Company - Generated public relations coverage through media relations and event marketing for this specialized dating service for busy professionals. Learn more at Igc-chicago.com.

Lincoln Park Young Professionals - Work closely with this active group of young professionals to raise awareness of the group and promote their various and ongoing events in Chicago. Learn more at Lp-yp.com or click here to visit LPYP's Facebook group.

Marketing Alternatives Inc. - Conducted ongoing media coverage for all facets of the marketing communications firm including agency, call center and fulfillment center services. Learn more at www.mktalt.com.