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"GR-PR
simply hit a home run for me and my business. I
never expected such fast and potent results, and it
is always a pleasure working with such a
professional and elegant organization."
David Knezz, Artist/Teacher
Knezz’s masks
"Just
a quick but big thanks for all you are doing. I met
with Meg from the Chicago Tribune this morning, Lisa
from AT&T Cable yesterday, and this Monday, WGN TV
is coming out. So, all I can say is, wow!"
Brad Ogilvie, Director
Canticle Ministries
"Our fair received national television coverage on
ABC's 'Good Morning America' and also ESPN's
sports highlight of the day. GR-PR's persistence and
success in enticing Chicago media outlets to the
DuPage County Fair put us in an enviable position
among other local fairs and festivals."
Holly Yeates, PR Committee Chair
DuPage County Fair
Association
"Working with Ginny is one of the best parts of my
job. Besides the outstanding PR packages for which
she is so well-known, Ginny can advise those of us
on limited budgets about priority items, and how to
avoid wasting resources on "low-return" efforts. The
broad spectrum of her knowledge also makes her a
trusted advisor in related areas such as corporate
sponsorships and guest information materials. When
it comes to events, Ginny is an invaluable resource
to me and others in our organization."
Julianna Patterson Greer, Director of Special Events
IL St. Andrew Society
"Ginny's authentic eagerness and enthusiasm to go
"above and beyond" are just part of the GR-PR
package. It is a pleasure and delight to work with
Ginny because of her optimistic, can-do approach,
her wonderful sense of humor and her commitment to
high quality work. Since GR-PR became involved with
Wellness House, there has been a dramatic increase
in public exposure, program publicity and community
involvement."
Jeannie Cella, Executive Director
Wellness House
"Ginny did an excellent job of promoting the opening
of our store and was able to get articles about us
into the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and several
other papers. This coverage is STILL bringing
customers in, FOUR YEARS LATER!"
Linda Mayor, President
Firm Foundations, Ltd.
"GR-PR has opened doors for my coaching company in a
challenging market. Ginny has a warm style that
enables her to succeed with media people who are
bombarded daily by a slew of PR people. I plan to
continue our relationship for a long time."
Dr. Jane R. Flagello, President
Direction Dynamics, Inc.
"Ginny is so very talented at writing information
that people want to read, while, at the same time,
she knows how to read people."
Sheryl Baltz,
Drapery Works
"Ginny's unique talents and
abilities have helped to make many of our projects a
success."
Tim Thompson,
Builder/designer Hinsdale
"Ginny's creativity, timing,
attention to detail and knowledge of the media has
been a critical component of Northern Trust
Company's outstanding PR success in our local
markets. We receive exceptional service and
commitment."
Carson Yeager, Managing Director
Northern Trust Bank,
Hinsdale
"Not only does Ginny know her
business, but it's a joy to work with her. Salt
Creek Ballet has greatly benefited from our
association with GR-PR as our public relations needs
have expanded to match the growth of our business."
O.J. Mavon, Director of Marketing
Salt Creek Ballet
"Ginny Richardson of GR-PR, as
my media representative, has generated interest and
bookings that have directly and indirectly
contributed more than 60% of my firm's current
income. She is consistently under-promising and
over-delivering, the true sign of a great company
with which to do business."
Bob Bapes, President
Bapes & Associates
"GR-PR has been extremely
effective in increasing our exposure to the media;
especially in regards to our use of new and
innovative techniques. Ginny's succinct and
informative press releases piqued the interest of
several publications resulting in excellent written
articles."
Ricardo Izquierdo, M.D.
Plastic Surgeons Associates
"Ginny has a tremendous love
for the work she does. It's often difficult to tell
which she enjoys most - working at her desk or
teaching and giving to the community."
Brian Westbury
Photographer
"Working with Ginny on the
publicity for the May Antiques Market was a pleasure
and resulted in the best coverage of the event ever!
Due to the efforts of everyone at GR-PR, the Mill is
still benefiting from an increase in interest from
the press six months after the event."
Sandy Brubaker
Graue Mill and
Museum, Oak Brook
"Ginny Richardson's approach
is low-key and hard hitting. The press trusts her
integrity and responds in kind."
Dave Bachi, Director
I&M Canal Rendezvous
"The PR was outstanding! I had GR-PR help promote a
new club I started called the Illinois Giant Pumpkin
Growers Association. Not only did it make most of
the local papers, I had Channel 2 news Chicago,
hovering over my pumpkin patch as we loaded my 868
lb pumpkin onto a truck. Channel 5 news Chicago
interviewed me from the pumpkin patch. I had more PR
then I imagined. GR-PR has also promoted my
company's annual pond tour in a big way."
George Janowiak,
President
Illinois Giant Pumpkin Growers
Association
& Gem Ponds Inc.,
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"While McDonald's is a very large corporation,
McStore was a very sensitive project with very
limited resources. Ginny and her staff rose to the
challenge and achieved an unexpected level of
exposure for McStore. Media exposure from all
sectors raised the level of awareness of our
operation. GR-PR handled all media relations with a
high degree of professionalism. I felt very
comfortable allowing Ginny to handle all inquires
with the media. I know I could not have done a
better job myself. I highly recommend GR-PR for any
public or media relations project. They're the
best!"
Joe Endress, VP, Facilities & Systems
McDonald's Corp.
"Ginny and her associates have
breathed new life into out public relations efforts.
Ginny's enthusiasm and creativity combined with her
resourcefulness have become invaluable components to
our exposure in the press. As a not-for-profit
facility on a limited budget, Washington Square
benefits from our association with GR-PR. Not only
that, we have fun in the doing."
Pam Anderson, Executive Director
Washington Square
Retirement Community
"If a client of hers has needs
beyond publicity, Ginny contacts the people in her
network and brings people together. Her professional
ethics are such that she does a great deal of pro
bono work for individuals and community groups who
need a boost and a burst of Ginny's special touch."
Mary Kay O'Grady, President
The O'Grady Group
"A phone call from Ginny gets
my attention 100 percent of the time. Why? In terms
of professionalism and ethics, her standards are off
the chart. Her kind of credibility gave, and
continues to give, her requests for press coverage
front-burner attention by editors."
Mary Peterson Kauffold, former journalist
Chicago Tribune
"One of Ginny's dominant
characteristics is her ability to work with a wide
range of individuals and to coordinate a finished
product that has the flavor of her creativity."
Nicholas D. Keseric, Jr. Senior Vice President,
Northern Trust
Company
"Delivering more than what is
expected has earned Ginny a reputation that others
covet. Companies from around the country know of her
reputation and use her as a benchmark when
evaluating others in the field."
Jack Vonder Heide, President
Technology Briefing
Centers, Inc.
"Ginny Richardson tirelessly
chases down interviews, interesting anecdotes and
information for the journalist. On every assignment
we have worked on together, she has gone above and
beyond what is expected."
Pam Livingston, former journalist
Reporter
Progress Newspapers
"As a newspaper person, I
can't tell you how refreshing it is to deal with a
public relations professional who is reliable,
knowledgeable and trustworthy....Ginny is all that
and more."
Jan Urso, former journalist,
The Doings Newspaper
"The WBBM radio spot got one
of our investors to call us and tell us he heard it.
Great! The picture in the Daily Herald is also
terrific. Traffic has been good and rentals are as
strong as they have ever been. Good Job!"
William DeWoskin,
The Timbers of Shorewood
"As a business woman and a
professional, Ginny has upheld the highest of
standards."
Diana Bauer, Board of Directors
MYM, DuPage
"Ginny seems to know everyone
as well as the ins and outs of high quality PR work.
She shares a network of clients, associates and
colleagues that always fits your specific need. She
makes it easy, effective and fun."
Larry Dybis, Executive Director
People Dynamics
"Because of GR-PR's creative
involvement with King-Bruwaert retirement community,
we have had an increase of inquires and admissions.
Ginny does a great job."
Bonnie Warden, Director of Sales and Admissions
King-Bruwaert House
"GR-PR has represented us very
well in the media. Our coverage has been excellent,
and our practice has flourished with her
assistance."
Talmage J. Raine, M.D.
Plastic Surgeons Associates
"Ginny Richardson of GR-PR has
done a fantastic job in helping to make the
Education Center known in DuPage County. Numerous
news articles have resulted from her efforts. Ginny
gives us 110%. We started out with a client-firm
relationship and ended up friends. Ginny is very
professional, hard-working and just a wonderful
person."
Dr. Michael Litow, Executive Director
The Education Center,
Naperville
"I was so excited to get on
US99 and CLTV because of your help, and know that,
through you, I was able to spread the word about
lung cancer awareness. I know I will do my best to
send people your way for all their PR needs."
Renee Kosiarek, Chairman
1st Annual Lung
cancer Walk and Rally
"Ginny Richardson of GR-PR far
surpassed our expectations. She is personable,
professional and a great asset to any team!"
Kathy Kompare, Director
Five Seasons Country Club, Burr
Ridge
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