Category: Photo of the Week

Weekly Photo: Marriott Marvel

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We already knew that client Anthony Carey, general manager of The Siena Hotel, was a shining star in the hospitality industry. So it was no surprise (but definitely an occasion for celebration!) when he earned national acclaim as the 2016 Eastern Region Full-Service General Manager of the Year for Marriott hotels in the Americas. 

The Marriott Award

Presented by Marriott International, this accolade recognizes the premiere service and leadership of only one general manager for all full-service Marriott brands, including Marriott, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts and Autograph Collection hotels.

The Siena Hotel’s Acclaim

The Siena Hotel, the Triangle’s longest-standing AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel, touts a growing list of regional and national accolades, including the prestigious 2015 Hotel of the Year Award for the Autograph Collection in the Americas, the Marriott Service Excellence Award and 19 consecutive Four Diamond awards from AAA. The Siena is ranked number one in Staff Service Overall in the Americas as well as one of the top hotels in Overall Guest Satisfaction for all full-service brands in the Marriott portfolio, including Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and Renaissance brands. Il Palio, The Siena’s dining establishment led by Chef Teddy Diggs, is North Carolina’s only AAA-rated Four Diamond Italian restaurant and the longest-standing Four Diamond restaurant in the state.

Congratulations, Anthony!

Oh, and we couldn’t help but include this photo as well. As a pet-friendly hotel, The Siena hosts its fair share of four-legged guests. Anthony nabbed a new friend for this snapshot!

Anthony Carey and Puppy

Check out The Siena’s other shining accomplishments!

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Photo of the Week: WRAL News

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We’re almost ready for lift-off at the WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest in Fuquay-Varina this weekend. Last week, Brian Hoyle, the festival’s lead organizer, spoke with WRAL’s Brian Shrader and shared a preview of the event that is dedicated to honoring the service of out nations’ military families and remembering fallen heroes. We snapped a sneak peek of the interview slated to air today, May 27!

For more information on the best way to get to the festival and where to park, be sure to check out WRAL’s interview with Brian Hoyle and visit the Balloon Fest’s website. We hope to see you there!

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Photo of the Week: News Segment

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Marketing Director of Newland Communities, Shannon McSwiney appeared on TWC News this week to discuss the one-year anniversary of Wendell Falls, a master-planned community in eastern Wake County.

This Saturday, Clairemont client Wendell Falls will celebrate the milestone with a down-home “Barn Raising” festival from 1-5 p.m. at 320 Vintage Point Lane in Wendell. The event will feature activities for all ages, including music by bluegrass band Old Habits and a Hoedown Showdown. The Hoedown Showdown is a celebrity square dance competition, and the winner will receive $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice.

The family friendly event is free and open to the public. Bring your cowboy hat and join us for some square dancing fun!

 

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Photo of the Week: Volunteer!

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Growing up, my designated chore (or “privilege,” as my parents sweetly dubbed it) was to scrub the kitchen floor. On my hands and knees. Every Saturday.

So naturally, one might expect apocalyptic emotional flashbacks when I joined a team of young professional volunteers to (you guessed it) mop a behemoth cafeteria at the Wake County Salvation Army.

Surprisingly, sudsy fun ensued with me and 16 of my Raleigh colleagues. As the co-chair of Community Involvement Task Force, I helped to organize the spring service day for the Young Professionals Network (YPN), a branch of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 business professionals joined forces across Wake County to clean playrooms, organize thrift stores, package meals and even coach young golfers as a way to give back to our Raleigh community.

At Clairemont, we invest in our community, both professionally and personally. While we work with clients nationwide, we love and value all that the Triangle has to offer, and we’re excited to play a role in its continued growth. Check out our next community project, the WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival unfurling on Memorial Day 2016!

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Photo of the Week: #CAPRSA

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Ever heard the one about how many PR people it takes to take a photo of another PR person taking a photo of other PR people?

I’ve just returned from my 9th PRSA‘s Counselors Academy conference. With 160 public relations experts gathered in San Juan for several days, I’m willing to bet at least a few thousand images were captured. This one is from the opening networking event called Counselors 101, designed to introduce first-time attendees to people who have one, two or maybe 20 conferences under their belts. To see more photos from the conference, search #caprsa on your favorite social media channel.

How does attending an industry conference benefit an agency’s clients? Read the post I wrote upon returning from the 2010 conference to find out a few ways, and for more information about this group and its members, read the posts in our Counselors Academy category.

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