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Clairemont wins gold at the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

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Photograph by Derrick Bryant at One Vision Photography

Hosted by the Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS), the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Excellence in Communication recognize and showcase exemplary campaigns and tactics by public relations and communication professionals. This competition is held annually and recognizes and honors practitioners who have achieved excellence in a variety of categories. Clairemont received a total of eight awards at this year’s Sir Walter Raleigh Awards.

Clairemont earned five gold awards for the following campaigns:

Clairemont earned three silver awards for the following campaigns:

We are beyond grateful to work with so many amazing partners, clients and industry friends. Contact us to learn how we can work on award-winning communications campaigns with you.

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Clairemont Goes Platinum

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Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Barbara Streisand — these 20th-century musical moguls marked history with more than 30 platinum and more than 10 multi-platinum records — each.

While we may never build a Graceland or jumpstart a British invasion, Clairemont celebrated its own platinum milestone at the 2018 Sir Walter Awards.

Hosted by the Raleigh Public Relations Society, the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards of Excellence in Communication showcase exemplary campaigns and tactics by public relations and communication professionals. This competition is held annually and recognizes and honors practitioners who have achieved excellence in a variety of categories, as judged by an independent panel of judges. Winning entries receive a rank of silver, gold or  platinum, which is the highest recognition.

This year, Clairemont was humbled to receive a total of eight awards, including six platinum accolades, the most number of platinums awarded this year.

  • Platinum Award in Integrated Communications: “Babalu’s Grand Opening Rocks the Guac“
  • Platinum Award in Campaigns: Green/Sustainability – One Time or Special Event: “Briar Chapel’s Pepper Festival Turns 10”
  • Platinum Award in Campaigns: Special Events – One to Five Days: “Il Palio Fires Up at the James Beard House“ (This award received a perfect score.)
  • Platinum Award in Campaigns: Special Event – Media Event: “Western Governors University Comes to North Carolina”
  • Platinum Award in Tactics: Media Relations: “Talbots and Oprah Magazine Dress for Success“
  • Platinum Award in Tactics: Media Kit: “Il Palio’s Freshly Baked Media Kit”
  • Gold Award in Tactics: Videos – Broadcast/Web Commercial: “Wendell Falls Builder Spotlight Videos”
  • Silver Award in Tactics: Social Media: “The Vita Vite Lifestyle“

Thank you to our clients! It’s such a privilege to be able to do work we love for people and businesses we love.

Want to explore how we might cook up something great for your business? Drop us a line!

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Clairemont Lands 10 Industry Awards

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The Clairemont House is brimming with fun, head-tilting little touches. Like a conference table surrounded by pink, heart-shaped stools. A row of reclaimed stadium seats. And a room of doodling chalkboards. We love working in a creative atmosphere, but what we love even more is the chance to craft creative campaigns that secure successes for our clients. So our little heart-shaped hearts were thrilled when we were honored last week for our client work!

On October 17, the Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) hosted its 2017 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards honoring exemplary campaigns by public relations and marketing professionals in the Triangle.

Clairemont’s 2017 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards included:

  • Platinum Award in Campaigns: Branding (Community or Product) for “Il Palio Dishes Up Something New”
  • Platinum Award in Campaigns: Organizational Identity/Promotion for “Wendell Falls Busts Real Estate Myths”
  • Platinum Award in Digital Communications: Social Media Campaign for “A Taste of Italy at Il Palio”
  • Gold Award in Campaigns: Branding (Community or Product) for “Il Palio Dishes Up Something New”
  • Gold Award in Campaigns: Special Events for “Fire It Up! Briar Chapel’s 9th Annual Pepper Festival”
  • Gold Award in Campaigns: Organizational Identity/Promotion for “Briar Chapel Back on the Map
  • Gold Award in Digital Communications: Video/Podcast/Videocast Program for “Our Coffee Cares Video”
  • Silver Award in Event Marketing for “Vita Vite Creates ‘Raleigh’s Sunday Spot'”
  • Silver Award in Media Event for “Hoedown Showdown at Wendell Falls”
  • Silver Award in Publication & PR Writing: Press Release for “DQ’s Miracle Treat Day Benefits Duke Children’s Hospital”

Our biggest thank you goes directly to our wonderful clients; we love doing what we do, and we love that we get to do it with you!

Want to partner with Clairemont to cook up your next creative campaign? Drop us a line!

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Clairemont Video Nabs Best in Division

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Puppy celebrities, barn quilts and sweet corn gelato: our 2015 agency diary brims with fun campaigns for our wonderful clients.

On October 11, 2016, the Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) honored Clairemont Communications at the annual Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Banquet with accolades recognizing outstanding public relations campaigns. Clairemont was honored for client work in promotional campaigns, event planning, marketing strategies, industry writing and digital communications.

Our favorite, however, harkened back to a chilly but cheerful January where we spent hours traversing the Triangle to dance with clients, families and friends. Clairemont’s sixth year celebration video, “Good to Be Alive,” nabbed the Best in Division for Digital Communications.

Clairemont’s Sir Walter Raleigh awards included:

– Best in Division in Digital Communications for “Clairemont Communications Celebrates Six Years with Good to Be Alive Video”
– Gold Excellence in Public Relations Writing for: “Growers Reinvent Farming Practice with New Technologies”
– Gold Excellence in Total Campaign for: “The Lincoln Apartments Ribbon Cutting”
– Gold Excellence in Total Campaign for: “Raising the Barn: Wendell Falls Grand Opening”
– Gold Excellence in Digital Communications for: “Clairemont Communications Celebrates Six Years with Good to Be Alive Video”
– Silver Excellence in Total Campaign for: “Unveiling New Digs: Il Palio Revamps and Renews”
– Honorable Mention in Total Campaign for: “Briar Chapel Adds Heat to the 8th Annual Pepper Festival”
– Honorable Mention in Total Campaign for: “Papa Spuds Delivers Farm Fresh Food to Your Doorstep”

We’re grinning. We’re giddy. But above all, we’re grateful. Thank you to our clients and partners who allow us to embark on such fun ventures and undertake such wonderful work with you!

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The Meaning of a PR Award

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In 2014, the Clairemont team punched French fries, flapped the chicken dance in the middle of a grocery store and raced mint green bicycles around a hotel lobby. We also crafted and executed a full slate of client projects that increased sales, secured customers, boosted revenue and expanded market share —all for our beloved clients.

On September 23, 2015, Clairemont had the opportunity to celebrate our 2014 campaigns at the annual Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Banquet hosted by the Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS). Behind the sheen of a PR accolade lies countless hours of creative brainstorming and meticulous research backed by an unstoppable commitment to flawless execution. And at Clairemont, our work is also our joy; so an award carries heaps of excitement for our team as we celebrate the success that ultimately belongs to our clients. Last year was a thrilling ride, and we are delighted and privileged to have been in the driver’s seat.

This year, we had the honor of receiving the following awards from the RPRS:

  • Best in Division in Total Campaign for: “LEKKER Bikes U.S. Rolls into America”
  • Best in Division in Public Relations Writing: “LEKKER Bikes U.S. Rolls into America”
  • Best in Division in Digital Communications: “PDQ Invites Mom Bloggers to Experience Fresh Concept”
  • Gold Excellence in Total Campaign for a Promotional Campaign: “LEKKER Bikes U.S. Rolls into America”
  • Gold Excellence in Total Campaign for Misc. Special Events: “Briar Chapel Spices Up 7th Annual Pepper Festival”
  • Gold Excellence in Total Campaign for Misc. Special Events: “LEKKER Bikes U.S. Rolls into America”
  • Gold Excellence in Publications for a Media Kit: “Pepper Festival Media Kit”
  • Gold Excellence in Public Relations Writing for a News Release: “LEKKER Bikes U.S. Rolls into America”
  • Gold Excellence in Digital Communications for Social Media: “PDQ Invites Mom Bloggers to Experience Fresh Concept”
  • Silver Excellence in Total Campaign for Organizational Identity: “T.MAC Expands to the Triangle”
  • Silver Excellence in Total Campaign for Organizational Identity: “Lowes Foods Reinvents Grocery Shopping”
  • Honorable Mention in Total Campaign for a Promotional Campaign: “PDQ Builds a Brand in the Triangle”

Hats off to you, clients, and thank you for providing us with the opportunity to help you achieve your goals!

Now, let’s celebrate with a chicken dance.

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