BLS Public Relations (BLSPR) is a strategic public relations and marketing communications consultancy with 20+ years of experience in the journalism, public relations, media relations and marketing fields. With experience in TV, radio, print, online and social media, public relations, promotions, branding and marketing, BLSPR has the knowledge and contacts to maximize client exposure through creative and strategic communications/marketing campaigns. Founded in 1997 by Barry L. Smith, BLSPR has a broad range of client history and its wide network of electronic, print and online media contacts regionally, nationally and internationally helps to facilitate media placements. BLSPR’s service-oriented philosophy includes strategic plan development, constant interaction with client contacts, cultivation of media promotions to enhance advertising dollars, adherence to timetables, timely progress reports, on-site execution and event results/evaluation. BLSPR understands that a client’s total marketing strategy is most important and the consultancy's involvement is structured toward achieving your goals. Tools to gain exposure for clients, include: • Strategic Publicity Planning • Media Relations • News/Issues Management & Strategic Publicity Placement • Satellite Media Tours • News and Video Releases • Social Media Marketing • Brand/Image Management • Website Development & Management • Technical/Trade Publicity • Radio Promotions • Podcasts/Webinars/Online Streaming • Publicity Stunts • Strategic Email Marketing • Crisis Communications Management • Multiple-City Media Tours & Telephone Conference Calls • Special Event Publicity & Creation • Award Shows & Campaigns • Media Kit Development & Distribution • On-Site Media Operations • Media/Photo Opportunities • Celebrity/Spokesperson Recruitment • Targeted Local & National Promotions • Internal Relations • Executive/Corporate Positioning • Online News Conferences/Interviews • Media Training