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Clairemont Celebrates 13 Years!

Clairemont Celebrates 13 Years!

January 13, 2023April 4, 2023 Dana PhelpsRaleigh PR Agency, The Clairemont TeamClairemont Communications, PR Agency, Public Relations, Raleigh PR Agency

In honor of our 13th anniversary as a Raleigh PR agency, we are sharing 13 blog posts that represent the everyday work of an award-winning PR agency, as well as some moments that make us laugh to remember or especially proud.

Vita Vite Nominated for the News & Observer’s 2022 Best of Raleigh

Ingersoll Rand Donates to Ukraine

What Does a PR Agency Do? A Royal Media Event

Clairemont Receives National and Statewide Recognition

What Does a PR Agency Do? Ingersoll Rand’s Equity Grant Celebration

What I Learned My First Year As a Business Owner

A Spicy Peek into the 11th Pepper Fest at Briar Chapel

What Does a PR Agency Do? Il Palio at the James Beard House

219 Award-Winning Inspirations

What Does a PR Agency Do? Hoedown Showdown at Wendell Falls

Clairemont Secures Byline Coverage for Club Car

Postcards: The Original Twitter

Happy 30th Anniversary Post-It

We are so excited to be celebrating 13 years and cannot wait to see what the future holds! Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our adventures as a Raleigh PR agency!

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Journey to the Center of Ali

Journey to the Center of Ali

February 21, 2022January 31, 2023 Clairemont InternBlog, The Clairemont TeamPublic Relations, Raleigh PR Agency

During these times of uncertainty, I am positive that being an intern at Clairemont Communications is the right fit for me. Here is a little about who I am and what makes me, me. 

Daughter: 

I am a daughter to three, my dad, my stepmom and my mom. Each of these people are mentors to me and for a while, I placed most of my success in what they thought of me. Both my stepmom and dad served in the military, which taught me discipline and organization. To this day, I value their opinions more than anyone else. They have sacrificed for me, and I’m always trying to make them proud, and I think I have.

The older sibling:

My sister is two years younger than me, therefore I grew up often “taking care” of her. This is how I learned responsibility from an early age. My parents’ divorce also made me grow up quickly. By high school, I was a pro at navigating communication between my parents and at getting my sister and me to and from each home. 

Christian: 

My hometown church, Snyder Memorial Baptist, holds a special place in my heart. Many of the youth group leaders at church are some of my best role models and have helped me grow into the person I am today. My faith is one of my priorities, and I’m humbled by the love and grace God continues to show me each day. 

Amateur Athlete: 

Especially during warmer months, I can be found running or exercising outside. I’m embracing my youth and trying to take advantage of the strength I have while I have it. In May, I am running in the Cincinnati Flying Pig half marathon. I am also the Ambassador of Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG), a national health and fitness community for college women, at NC State and attend weekly workouts at local studios. Being active improves my well-being, including my physical, mental and spiritual health. 

Student: 

Currently, I’m a Junior at NC State. I was originally deferred from NC State. Although discouraging, it gave me the opportunity to study abroad in Prague my fall semester freshman year. Studying abroad taught me independence like no other and helped me understand the importance of communication, especially cross-culturally. Once on campus, I took interest in the communication program and later found the public relations concentration. After taking a few classes and learning about PRSSA on campus, I dove into the field and saw PR as my future career. This past year I joined the board of PRSSA to further my knowledge and it has helped me grow! Because of my interest in events and public leisure activities, I also added a minor in parks, recreation and tourism.  

Overachiever: 

At the core of my being, I want to be the best version of myself. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and improve. Some may say I am an overachiever, but at the heart of it all, each endeavor I pursue teaches me something new and that motivates me to branch out and push myself even more.

Intern: 

All these factors of my life brought me to Clairemont Communications. My upbringing has taught me the importance of communication, creativity, hard work and relationships via networking. This is why during uncertain times, I am positive that being an intern at Clairemont Communications is the right fit for me. I am determined to make an impact and am excited to show what I can bring to the team!

By Clairemont intern Ali de la Vega, a Junior at NC State.

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We’re hiring! Seeking an account strategist

We’re hiring! Seeking an account strategist

January 10, 2022January 31, 2023 Olivia NolesBlog, PR People, Public Relations, Raleigh PR Agency, The Clairemont TeamClairemont Communications, PR Agency, Public Relations, Raleigh PR, Raleigh PR Agency

Clairemont is currently seeking smart, responsible, creative and hard-working public relations practitioners. We are looking for individuals who are ready to tackle any assignment and join a highly motivated, growing team of communications professionals who share in the passion of delivering quality client service while enjoying the co-learning of a team environment for an account strategist position.

Ideal candidates work well in a collaborative environment and independently as self-starters. We are seeking high-energy PR leaders with the ability to build client plans and strategies while anticipating the needs of our accounts as well as our agency. Responsibilities include ensuring that work is delivered on time and satisfactorily, and that relevant team members are kept up to date on the status of accounts and assigned projects.

Versatile applicants who have a proven track record in pitching media, building social media strategies for businesses, writing effective media and marketing communications materials, executing successful client events and cultivating new business leads will be given first consideration.

The account strategist position responsibilities may include:

  • Ensuring that work is delivered on-time and team member are kept up to date on status of accounts and assigned projects
  • Building social media and PR strategies
  • Writing effective media and marketing communication materials
  • Pitching clients to media outlets
  • Executing successful client events
  • Cultivating new business leads

The qualifications are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or communications
  • Minimum of 5 years of PR agency experience
  • Strong writing, critical thinking and time management skills
  • Has proven, solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management experience and strong organizational skills
  • Motivated self-starter who can handle multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Video editing skills are a plus
  • Ability to communicate in multiple languages is a plus
  • Located in Raleigh, NC

To apply: Send your cover letter, resume and writing samples to Dana Phelps at d@clairemontcommunications.com or apply on LinkedIn.

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Clairemont 2021 year in review

Clairemont 2021 year in review

December 22, 2021January 31, 2023 Olivia NolesBlog, Raleigh PR Agency, The Clairemont TeamClairemont Communications, PR Agency, Public Relations, Raleigh PR Agency

From new team members to national recognition, Clairemont Communications has had an outstanding year. Read the Clairemont 2021 year in review to learn more about our accomplishments this year.

Clairemont 2021 year in review:

January: Clairemont partnered with GBS as it embarked on rebranding to ProtectAll.

February: Clairemont was the featured speaker for Shop Local Raleigh’s Tech Tuesday about making meaningful business connections virtually during COVID-19.

March: Clairemont secured news coverage on CBS 17, Wavy News 10 and ABC 11 for the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs (NCAFC) that featured the first black female cadet to graduate from the junior firefighter program at the Gaston Volunteer Fire Department.

April: Clairemont planned the Barre3 class at Dorothea Dix park that secured more than 200 attendees.

May: Anna Beth joined as an intern. 

June: Clairemont was the only agency headquartered in NC to receive the national recognition of winning the 2021 Silver Anvil Award given by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for its work with client Ingersoll Rand on a campaign called “Owning the Future: Ingersoll Rand’s Equity Grant.”

July: In partnership with client Ingersoll Rand, we helped them release their 2020 global sustainability report.

August: Olivia and Derek joined the Clairemont team. 

Clairemont 2021 year in review

September: Clairemont won nine InSpire Awards, including two Best in Show awards, from NCPRSA. Clairemont received Silver Best in Show for its work with client Ingersoll Rand on a campaign called “Uniting 16,000 Employees Behind One Brand.” Clairemont won Bronze Best in Show for its work with client Wendell Falls. The InSpire Award wins also showcased Clairemont’s expertise in the areas of global communications, internal/employee communications, integrated communications, media relations and video programs with clients NCAFC, International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and WGU North Carolina.

October: The Clairemont team came back to the office.

November: Clairemont won a Queen City PR Award from Charlotte PRSA. Clairemont won this award for its work with client Ingersoll Rand on a campaign called “Owning the Future: Ingersoll Rand’s Equity Grant.”

December: yellowDog : creative, our design partner, moved into the Clairemont house.

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Clairemont holiday tradition: White Elephant

Clairemont holiday tradition: White Elephant

December 20, 2021January 31, 2023 Olivia NolesBlog, The Clairemont Team

The Clairemont team holiday tradition of playing White Elephant with regifted items started when a Clairemont team member told a story about never liking gifts from an in-law. When describing what exactly these gifts were, another Clairemont team member thought they were great! This sparked the idea of regifting. I mean, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right?

That holiday season each team member brought in an unwanted gift. The team decided to play White Elephant, a game of giving useless items and stealing what others have.

White Elephant was a hit and quickly became a Clairemont tradition. From a slimy fake banana that was passed around for years, to a battery-operated light-up tree that went bar hopping with the Clairemont team, our white elephant games have had it all. While the team loves seeing what people will bring, this is also an economically and environmentally friendly way to celebrate.

holiday tradition: White Elephant

This year, the Clairemont team dined at the Angus Barn, a Raleigh holiday season favorite. The Angus Barn serves American-style cuisine including in-house steak, fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables and homemade desserts. The Angus Barn decks the halls with ceilings full of ornaments, massive trees and lights galore.

The Clairemont holiday tradition of White Elephant continued this year. The team brought a ninja bobblehead an Airbnb guest left at the Clairemont house, candles from an endless collection and a Chia Pet from another White Elephant party from years before.

holiday tradition: White Elephant
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We are proud to represent Raleigh as a member of P We are proud to represent Raleigh as a member of Public Relations Consultants Group, allowing us to offer clients expertise and support across the country! Clairemont founder, Dana Phelps aka @blah2voila, recently attended the PRCG conference in Oklahoma City.
2022 has been a fantastic year for Clairemont Comm 2022 has been a fantastic year for Clairemont Communications! Visit our blog for the full 2022 year in review!
As communications professionals, we wear a variety As communications professionals, we wear a variety of hats to meet our clients’ needs.
 
We’re writers, social media managers, photographers, marketers, editors, content creators- the list goes on and on.
 
Check out our recent blog post to learn what @olivia.noles , account coordinator here at Clairemont, does on a weekly and monthly basis.
#communicationsagency #communicationsmajor #pragencylife #pragency #raleighpr
This Friday, Clairemont’s Dana Phelps, @blah2voi This Friday, Clairemont’s Dana Phelps, @blah2voila , will be speaking at the 2022 @nc_prsa Strategic Communication & MarCom Conference! Phelps is a repeat presenter at this annual conference, and this year she is leading a session called Growing from Communication Technician to Strategic Counselor during which she will share three of her coined concepts: knowcasting, morecasting and collabolighthing. Visit our blog for the link to register for the conference!
@clairemontcommunications and @yellowdogcreative g @clairemontcommunications and @yellowdogcreative go together like the bacon and eggs! And speaking of bacon and eggs, have you been to @therainbowluncheonette yet? YUM!
Later this year, Clairemont client @wendellfallsnc Later this year, Clairemont client @wendellfallsnc, a master-planned community just 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, will welcome @parksideraleigh, a Raleigh-favorite restaurant known for its fresh, made-from-scratch dishes, to the community!
 
Visit our blog to see the @trianglebizjrnl coverage and read the full feature in the TBJ to learn more about Parkside.
“What exactly does a PR Agency do?” Because we “What exactly does a PR Agency do?” Because we get this question often, we have a series on our blog where we dive into our recent projects to give you a look at what a PR Agency really does.
 
For example, a statewide resource for small businesses recently hired Clairemont to devise an executive visibility campaign to help position the organization and its director as the leading small business resource in North Carolina.
 
Head to our blog to read what exactly an executive visibility campaign entails and to learn more about our services!
So you say it’s National Coffee Day? We say let So you say it’s National Coffee Day? We say let us tell you about our new favorite @drink321coffee ! If you are in Raleigh, go see Paul, the other Paul, Emma  or whichever smiling faces are working today. We LOVE this place and the coffee! ❤️❤️❤️
Our client @wendellfallsnc, one of the largest mas Our client @wendellfallsnc, one of the largest master-planned communities in the Triangle, closed on its first age-eligible rental community plan, Arden at Wendell Falls, that will offer 140 open-concept units and exclusive onsite amenities!
 
Visit our blog to see the @trianglebizjrnl coverage and read the full feature in the TBJ to learn more about Arden at Wendell Falls.
Staying in Raleigh this Labor Day weekend? Stop by Staying in Raleigh this Labor Day weekend? Stop by client @vitaviteraleigh for good snacks and great wine!🍷 Both locations are open normal hours Friday-Sunday and closed on Monday.
You never know who might be hanging out at The Cla You never know who might be hanging out at The Clairemont House. Thanks to @yellowdogcreative for helping save this buddy. Notice that we speak lizard. Or skink. Or gecko or whatever he is. Or maybe it’s the extra caffeine before our client presentation.
Yep, our town is pretty cool. #raleigh Yep, our town is pretty cool. #raleigh
Who wants to have a Friday afternoon porch meeting Who wants to have a Friday afternoon porch meeting?
Congrats to our new neighbor on Bloodworth Street Congrats to our new neighbor on Bloodworth Street South @raleighwineshop ! @blah2voila was there today representing Clairemont at the grand opening festivities and enjoying the @grandchamphospitality sandwich pop up. Yum! 🍷🥪
It’s National Volunteer Month, and volunteers ar It’s National Volunteer Month, and volunteers are needed more than ever! Many organizations with scarce resources rely on volunteers and would not exist without them. Visit our recent blog post to read about the organizations Clairemont has supported and how you can make a difference in your community!
Authenticity is trending, and research shows that Authenticity is trending, and research shows that consumers are 2.4 times more likely to view user-generated content as authentic. Read our recent blog post to learn about UGC, how it can benefit your brand and how to use it in your marketing strategy.
From social values to behavior patterns, COVID-19 From social values to behavior patterns, COVID-19 has left an impact on every sector of life, including marketing. Read our blog on marketing in a post-COVID world to learn how things have changed and how that should impact your business strategy.
We are so excited to share that Clairemont earned We are so excited to share that Clairemont earned eight awards, five gold🥇and three silver🥈, at this year's Sir Walter Raleigh Awards hosted by the Raleigh Public Relations Society!🎉 We are beyond grateful to work with so many amazing partners, clients and industry friends!
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