Monday, December 28, 2009

'Tis the week at Absolutely PR for reflecting with gratitude on all the "Good Stuff" in 2009

Absolutely Public Relations celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2009 and achieved key media placement results for clients in both the traditional and social media spaces. The yearend review is shared by Absolutely PR Owner/Founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, who says she represented Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, Bell Aquaculture, Colorado BioScience Association, Baxa Corporation, Dr. Martha Lucas/Cosmetic Acupuncture Seminars, and Holben Building Corporation in 2009.

Link to yearend review on PR Web

Monday, September 7, 2009

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association Selects Absolutely PR

"Colorado public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations (http://www.absolutelypr.com), has been named the PR agency of record for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association. The announcement was made by Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, owner/founder of Absolutely PR, who said the contract began earlier this year and two successful media relations campaigns are already yielding key media placements for the CCIA—both in traditional media outlets, as well as in the social media.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Absolutely PR adds social media offerings

"DENVER, CO: Absolutely PR added social media PR strategy and tactics to its product offerings. After having worked with current clients the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) on social media outreach, the agency now offers consulting on embracing tools including news feed blogs, SEO PR, podcasting, Wikipedia, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and video channels."

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Denver’s Absolutely Public Relations Adds Social Media PR Strategy & Tactics To Product Line


Denver-based Absolutely Public Relations has added social media PR strategy and tactics to its product line. The 10-year-old consulting firm actively embraces all the Web 2.0/social media tools -- including news feed blogs, SEO PR, Podcasting, Wikipedia, Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter, and video channels such as YouTube -- to help clients turn up the volume on their brands in both traditional and online media messaging.

“The single most important thing we do for clients in the social media realm is to retain brand integrity and consistency of message as we make use of social media opportunities,” Holben says. “A couple of excellent resources in understanding social media PR include the Social Media Revolution video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8 (view below) and the 2009 Digital Readiness Report http://www.ipressroom.com/pr/corporate/social-media-communications-skills-survey.aspx?a=form&rid=117348&id=97330#prform sponsored in part by the Public Relations Society of America.

Link to the PRWeb Newswire

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Absolutely Public Relations Named PR Agency of Record for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association

Colorado public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, is the PR agency of record (AOR) for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA). The announcement is made by Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, owner/founder of Absolutely PR, who says the contract began earlier this year and two successful media relations campaigns are already yielding key media placements for the CCIA – both in traditional media outlets, as well as in the social media.

During recent launch festivities at the Governor’s Mansion, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter announced formation of the CCIA. The announcement was made together with Christine Shapard, founding Executive Director of the CCIA who said, “The CCIA is the only industry-led, industry-focused cleantech group in the state created to solidify Colorado’s position as the nation’s cleantech leader, new energy economy driver and technology innovator and we are one of only four cleantech business associations in the country.”

“Over the past few years, Colorado has become a national leader in the New Energy Economy, and one key reason is the thriving community of 300 cleantech companies and 20,000 employees based here,” Gov. Ritter said. “Even in this difficult economy, cleantech remains a vital part of our forward-looking economic-development strategy. The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association will help harness the power and the potential of this important economic sector as we lead Colorado forward and establish this state as the cleantech capital of the world.”

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Effectively Using PR: Maggie Chamberlin Holben Guest Interviews On VoiceAmerica™ Talk Radio’s “Essential Marketing Secrets," Hosted By Casey Demchak

Lakewood, CO, April 28, 2009 -- Absolutely Public Relation’s Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, will guest interview on Casey Demchak’s VoiceAmerica™ Talk Radio Show, “Essential Marketing Secrets,” Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. MTN. The interview focuses on Holben’s article, “Effectively Using PR To Turn Up The Volume On Your Brand,” which includes 15 tips to jump start a company’s PR engine. The show is broadcast live on the network’s business channel live, the direct link is:

Listeners can call in with questions during the live broadcast to (866) 472-5789. Following the broadcast, the interview will be available for download in MP3 podcast format. In addition, the text of the “Effectively Using PR. . .” article is posted online at the following link:

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Absolutely Public Relations Celebrates Its Aluminum (Tenth) Anniversary In Business


Absolutely Public Relations is celebrating its tenth, or aluminum, anniversary per celebration lore. Owner/Founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, says a milestone anniversary in business is cause to celebrate the client partnerships that made the longevity possible. To that note Holben salutes these current clients: Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, Bell Aquaculture, Colorado BioScience Association, Baxa Corporation, Dr. Martha Lucas/Cosmetic Acupuncture Seminars, and Holben Building Corporation.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Absolutely PR's Maggie Holben Shares Expert PR Perspective with Boulder Daily Camera

Maggie Holben provided expert PR perspective to Reporter Heath Urie in the March 19th article in the Boulder Daily Camera, "Feds: BCH wasn't told to withhold information about dirty needles."

In part she said: "Obviously there is a huge amount of liability in a situation like this, so PR people -- who are really the voice of the top management -- they are going to be very careful about what they say and what they do," said Holben, who is not involved in the Boulder case..."It would be common sense if something that serious was going on that you would get with your CEO and your legal person and say, 'woo hoo, this is potentially publicly embarrassing or a public health concern and we better figure out a response that is both in good conscience and legal.'"


Sunday, February 15, 2009

Absolutely PR's Maggie Holben To Speak on CBSA BioBreakfast Panel Wed., Feb. 18


Do you want to get publicity and media attention for your business? Are you not getting the attention you deserve? When you get the right media coverage, your sales can double, investors begin to take notice, and you gain new customers. Find out from the experts how to garner media attention and to effectively use public relations at this BioBreakfast.

Panelists include:

Dee Rambeau is the co-founder and Managing Partner of The Fuel Team and also works with PR Newswire. He has over 25 years of experience in marketing, promotions, television and communications. An award-winning writer and producer, Dee has produced over 200 hours of documentary and sports television for cable and broadcast. Additionally he has scripted and produced more than 50 corporate videos for branding, marketing or internal communications. Dee primarily focuses on online aspects of media relations and stakeholder relations. His specialty is media websites, social media, and search engine optimization.

Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Denver's Absolutely Public Relations, is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America and is a member of the PRSA Counselors Academy. In addition, she is certified as an industry analyst relations practitioner. Holben's consultancy offers several online newsrooms to assist clients, including PublicRelationsNewsroom.com, Expert411.com and DenverPRNewsroom.com. Frequently interviewed as a Public Relations Expert by the media, Holben holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and has taught both advertising and PR courses at the university level. Most recently, Holben’s “Seven Ways To Get The Media Attention You Deserve” article was published in the PRNews’ Media Training Guidebook, 2009 Edition. She blogs pitches and placements at http://denverpr.blogspot.com/ and tweets from http://www.twitter.com/DenverPR.

Rachel Brand has more than 16 years of experience in writing and communications. As a wire reporter, she wrote breaking stories on commodities and Chicago-area news. As an award-winning newspaper reporter at the Rocky Mountain News, she covered general business, the health care industry, health policy, health legislation, and the retail, natural foods, beer, marketing and public relations industries. As a freelance writer for AARP Bulletin and State Legislatures magazines, she covers health care policy and legislation.

Baxa Corporation is sponsoring this event and and VP/Marketing Marian Robinson will serve as moderator.

For more information go to: http://www.cobioscience.com/programsandevents.php

Thursday, February 12, 2009

"Seven Ways to Get the Media Attention You Deserve," by Absolutely PR Owner/Founder Maggie Holben Included in Media Training Guidebook Vol. 2


"Seven Ways to Get the Media Attention You Deserve" by Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner/founder of Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, has been included in the Media Training Guidebook Vol. 2, recently published by PR News. The 2009 edition, now available for purchase online from the PR News organization, features Holben's article in the "Pitching the Media," chapter.


From 12/29/08: Absolutely PR Owner/Founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Appointed to Second Three-Year Term on Colorado BioScience Association Board


Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner/founder of Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, has been appointed to a second three-year term on the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Board of Directors. As a board member of the CBSA since 2005, Holben serves as chair of the association's Communications Committee and assists with media relations efforts for the organization.


From 9/8/08: Absolutely Public Relations Named PR Agency of Record for Bell Aquaculture


Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, is the PR agency of record for Bell Aquaculture, Albany, IN. In March, Bell Aquaculture announced operation of the nation's largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm at production facilities located in Albany, northeast of Indianapolis. Following in July, Bell broke ground on its corporate headquarters and processing facilities in Redkey, IN. The Bell Perch™ product is expected to be available for restaurant purchase in early 2009.


From 8/16/07: Why Is A TV News Anchor Answering The Absolutely PR Phone?


Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, seems to have a new receptionist answering the phone. But, one moment please, is that a new employee? No, it's CBS4 Anchor Jim Benemann making good on a silent auction prize he donated to the Denver Press Club (DPC) for the 2007 Damon Runyon event in June. It's all in fun and all for a very good cause at the Denver Press Club.