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190 Thank Yous

190 Thank Yous

May 18, 2018January 31, 2023 Cherith AndesAwards, Blog, The Clairemont TeamAward Winning, award winning PR, NCPRSA, PRSA, PRSA Awards, Public Relations Awards, Raleigh PR Agency

At the end of the day, you might eyeball your check list, cross through the accomplishments and reticently port the straggling items to tomorrow’s list. Another ho-hum day in books.

But at Clairemont, we feel a little differently. We love the work we get to do and clients with whom we get to work. We’re energized, jazzed — thrilled! — to delve into our clients’ strategies and campaigns. And we’re grateful that we can partner with such incredible businesses and people.

At the 2018 North Carolina Public Relations Society (NCPRSA) InSpire Awards banquet, we got the opportunity to celebrate these wonderful client relationships and fun campaigns. We were honored to receive 15 awards from the NCPRSA for our client work, including:

  • Bronze Best in Show “Newland Feature Story”
  • Best in Category for “Social Media: The Vita Vite Lifestyle”
  • Best in Category for “Press Kit/Media Kit: Il Palio’s Freshly Baked Media Kit”
  • Best in Category for “Integrated Communications: Babalu’s Grand Opening Rocks the Guac”
  • Best in Category for “Editorials/Op-Ed Columns: Newland Editorial: Gains of Going Green”
  • Award of Excellence for “Feature Stories: Newland Feature Story”
  • Award of Excellence for “Press Conferences: WGU NC Launch”
  • Award of Excellence for “Integrated Communications: Babalu’s Grand Opening Rocks the Guac”
  • Award of Excellence for “Events and Observances: Briar Chapel’s Annual Pepper Festival Turns 10”
  • Award of Excellence for “Social Media: The Vita Vite Lifestyle”
  • Award of Excellence for “Editorials/Op-Ed Columns: Newland Editorial: Gains of Going Green”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: Talbots and Oprah Magazine Dress for Success”
  • Honorable Mention for “Videos: Wendell Falls Builder Spotlight Videos”
  • Honorable Mention for “Press Kits/Media Kits: Il Palio’s Freshly Baked Media Kit”
  • Honorable Mention for “Creative Tactics: Il Palio at the James Beard House”

Since inception, Clairemont has earned now 190 industry awards for its work in the public relations industry. We consider this 190 times we get to say “thank you” to our clients for partnering with us!

Interested in some of the work we do? Check out a few of our case studies!

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When Square Dancing Pays Off

When Square Dancing Pays Off

May 15, 2017January 31, 2023 Cherith AndesAwards, Blog, The Clairemont Teamaward winning PR, award winning PR agency, award-winning campaign, InSpire Awards, NCPRSA, NCPRSA awards, PR Awards, Public Relations Awards

To all of those wonderful media people who whipped out their best square dancing moves at the Wendell Falls Hoedown Showdown last May … thank you.

On May 10, the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA) hosted its 2017 InSpire Awards recognizing outstanding public relations and marketing campaigns in a variety of categories. The Clairemont team almost danced its pants off when we received 27 accolades from NCPRSA, adding to the agency’s existing 137 awards. Our most favorite, of course, was the Best in Show award for the Wendell Falls Hoedown Showdown … because who doesn’t love cuttin’ a rug for a good cause?

Clairemont’s 2017 InSpire Awards included:

  • Best in Show for “Creative Tactics: Hoedown Showdown at Wendell Falls”
  • Best in Category for “Creative Tactics: Hoedown Showdown at Wendell Falls”
  • Best in Category for “Events and Observances: Fire It Up! Briar Chapel’s 9th Annual Pepper Festival“
  • Best in Category for “Media Relations: The Media Digs Chef Teddy Diggs”
  • Best in Category for “Social Media: A Taste of Italy at Il Palio”
  • Best in Category for “Video: Our Coffee Cares at Wendell Falls”
  • Best in Category for “Feature Stories: Briar Chapel Unveils Encore”
  • Best in Category for “Brochures: Unlocking Your Child’s Future with Wendell Falls”
  • Best in Category for “Press Kits/Media Kits: Applebee’s Hand-Cut Wood-Fired Media Kit”
  • Best in Category for “Editorial/Op-Ed Columns: Piña Coladas, Creativity and #PinkBeetle“
  • Best in Category for “Advertorial: Newland Communities Advertorial for Wake Living”
  • Award of Excellence for “Creative Tactics: Hoedown Showdown at Wendell Falls”
  • Award of Excellence for “Creative Tactics: Vita Vite Creates Raleigh’s Sunday Spot”
  • Award of Excellence for “Creative Tactics: Briar Chapel Asks, ‘How Spicy is Your Personality?’”
  • Award of Excellence for “Events and Observances: Fire It Up! Briar Chapel’s 9th Annual Pepper Festival”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: The Media Digs Chef Teddy Diggs”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: DQ’s Miracle Treat Day to Benefit Duke Children’s Hospital“
  • Award of Excellence for “Social Media: A Taste of Italy at Il Palio”
  • Award of Excellence for “Video: Our Coffee Cares at Wendell Falls”
  • Award of Excellence for “Feature Stories: Briar Chapel Unveils Encore“
  • Award of Excellence for “Brochures: Unlocking Your Child’s Future with Wendell Falls”
  • Award of Excellence for “Press Kits/Media Kits: Applebee’s Hand-Cut Wood-Fired Media Kit”
  • Award of Excellence for “Editorial/Op-Ed Columns: Piña Coladas, Creativity and #PinkBeetle”
  • Award of Excellence for “Advertorial: Newland Communities Advertorial for Wake Living”
  • Award of Excellence for “Reputation/Brand Management: Il Palio Dishes Up Something New”
  • Award of Excellence for “Integrated Communications: Il Palio Dishes Up Something New”
  • Honorable Mention for “Social Media: Briar Chapel Asks, ‘How Spicy is Your Personality?‘”

We love what we do. We love our clients. We love doing what we love to do with the clients we love. (Whew! That’s a mouthful!) Thank you to our wonderful partners and clients who allow us to live out our dream and do great work for our community!

Want to know more about what we do? Check out a few of our case studies!

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Clairemont: 106 Awards in Five Years

Clairemont: 106 Awards in Five Years

May 14, 2015January 31, 2023 Cherith AndesAwards, Blog, Public RelationsInSpire Awards, NCPRSA, PR accolades, PR Awards, PR campaigns, public relations accolades, Public Relations Awards, Raleigh PR Agency, top raleigh pr1 Comment on Clairemont: 106 Awards in Five Years

This year marks a dual milestone for Clairemont as the agency celebrates its fifth anniversary and the winning of a total of 106 public relations industry awards.

On May 12, 2015, the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA) honored Clairemont at the annual InSpire Awards Ceremony with 17 accolades that recognize outstanding public relations campaigns, adding to the agency’s previous 89 awards. Including four Best in Category awards, Clairemont was honored for client work in media relations, event planning, creative tactics, marketing strategies and social media campaigns.

Clairemont’s 2015 InSpire awards include:

  • Best in Category for “Media Relations: LEKKER Bikes US Rolls into America”
  • Best in Category for “Creative Tactics: LEKKER Bikes US Rolls into America”
  • Best in Category for “Events and Observances: LEKKER Bikes’ First 24 Hours in America”
  • Best in Category for “Marketing: T.MAC Expands to the Triangle”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: LEKKER Bikes US Rolls into America”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: Briar Chapel Spices Up 7th Annual Pepper Festival”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: The Design Network Lands Channel on Time Warner Cable”
  • Award of Excellence for “Media Relations: PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality)”
  • Award of Excellence for “Social Media: PDQ Mom Blogger Campaign”
  • Award of Excellence for “Creative Tactics: Clairemont Shakes It Up for PDQ”
  • Award of Excellence for “Creative Tactics: LEKKER Bikes US Rolls into America”
  • Award of Excellence for “Events and Observances: LEKKER Bikes’ First 24 Hours in America”
  • Award of Excellence for “Events and Observances: Briar Chapel Spices Up the 7th Annual Pepper Festival”
  • Award of Excellence for “Marketing: T.MAC Expands to the Triangle”
  • Award of Excellence for “Marketing: LEKKER Bikes US Rolls into America”
  • Award of Excellence for “Integrated Communications: Lowes Foods Reinvents Grocery Shopping”
  • Honorable Mention for “Events and Observances: PDQ Invites Moms to Experience ‘Fresh’ Concept”

Clairemont Team We get excited–giddy, really!–at the daily opportunity we have to make a difference for our beloved clients. Our hats are off to you for trusting us to create fresh, vibrant campaigns to showcase dynamic brands, programs and products. We’re thrilled to continue to do work we love for people we love throughout 2015 and into the future!

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Clairemont Wins 11 Awards for Excellence in PR

Clairemont Wins 11 Awards for Excellence in PR

September 25, 2013January 31, 2023 Margot HorganAwards, Blogaward winning PR, PR, PR Agency, Public Relations, Public Relations Agency, Public Relations Awards, Raleigh PR Agency, Raleigh Public Relations Agency, Raleigh Public Relations Society, RPRS, Sir Walter Raleigh Awards1 Comment on Clairemont Wins 11 Awards for Excellence in PR

Clairemont Communications Recognized Among Top Raleigh Public Relations Agencies with 11 Awards

–Raleigh Public Relations Society Names Sir Walter Raleigh Award Winners– 

Raleigh, N.C. – Sept. 25, 2013 – Clairemont Communications, a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm, brought home 11 Sir Walter Raleigh awards from the annual Raleigh Public Relations Society awards banquet. These honors included the most gold and best in division wins of the evening.

“Being acknowledged as the best in division winner for a number of our client campaigns reflects our dedication to do work we love for clients we love supporting,” said Dana Hughens, chief executive officer of Clairemont Communications. “As Raleigh continues to grow as a top communications agency market, we are honored that our work is recognized among the best in the region.”

Clairemont team member, Tracy Lathan accepts a Gold and Best in Division Award for Triangle Family Services' 10th Annual Gingerbread Benefit
Tracy Lathan accepts a Gold and Best in Division Award for Triangle Family Services’ 10th Annual Gingerbread Benefit

The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards are hosted annually by the Raleigh Public Relations Society and showcase exemplary work completed by North Carolina public relations and communications professionals. Award entries are judged by an independent public relations organization based on individual campaign’s objectives, method, results, creativity and budget. Members of the Sacramento Public Relations Association judged this year’s entries.

Clairemont was awarded with the following:

Special Event/Campaign

  • Best in Division and Gold: Triangle Family Services’ 10th Annual Gingerbread Benefit

Media Kit

  • Best in Division and Gold: Triangle Family Services’ 10th Annual Gingerbread Benefit

News Releases

  • Best in Division and Silver: Newland in the Wall Street Journal

Organizational Identity/Promotion

  • Gold: Briar Chapel

Social Media

  • Honorable Mention: Thomasville Furniture
  • Honorable Mention: Briar Chapel’s Best Buddy Contest

Promotional Campaign for a Product, Program, Topic or Issue

  • Honorable Mention: Briar Chapel’s Best Buddy Contest

Employee Relations

  • Honorable Mention: Wrangler Dave & the Railinc Cow
Dana Hughens accepts one of Clairemont's three Best in Division Awards
Dana Hughens accepts one of Clairemont’s three Best in Division Awards

“These awards represent the strengths of our Clairemont team including strategic planning, effective media relations, results-driven social media, creative campaigns and successful event planning,” said Tracy Lathan, account strategist, Clairemont Communications.

Clairemont Communications devises communications strategies that utilize traditional communications and social media to help clients achieve business objectives and improve the bottom line by influencing purchases, persuading stakeholders and influencers, and defining brands. Clarity in vision + the promise of monumental results = Clairemont Communications.

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