Testimonials – Ward Group PR

Miami Herald

“I have had the pleasure of working with Allison Ward and her Ward Group for nearly five years. I consider her the most effective public relations representative I’ve ever met. Without her help, some of the best stories I’ve written would not have happened.”

John Barry

Former Miami Herald Staff Writer

U.S. Masters Swimming

“We hired Allison Moore after an exhaustive search for a local PR professional who could get us national attention for our April is Adult Learn-to-Swim Month campaign, run by U.S. Masters Swimming’s charitable arm, the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation. She stood out among the candidates for her strong newsroom and journalism background and her experience is why our campaign, now in it’s third year, has been a huge success.

Allison helped us build cause awareness and her media savvy got our message in front of major news outlets. We’ve had articles in the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, USA Today, and many other publications, as well as TV and radio exposure across the country. Allison and her team booked radio media tours for swimming celebrities and those interviews, with syndicated morning-show DJs across the country, garnered much positive attention to the extent that our spokespeople have been invited back in subsequent years."

Laura Hamel

Marketing and Communications specialist at U.S. Masters Swimming

:10 MINUTE MANICURE

“Allison sees the “big picture” and can ferret out and shape a story for local or national coverage like no other PR professional. She tells it to you straight and consistently delivers your message to the appropriate media. If public relations is a strategic necessity for your business success, pick up the phone and call Allison…now!”

Karen M. Janson

Executive Vice President, www.10minutemanicure.com

James S. McConnell Foundation

“She is the one person I call upon for guidance when it comes to bringing our message to the public.”

Dr. Susan M. Fitzpatrick

President, James S. McDonnell Foundation

Daily News New York, NY

“Allison's efforts in providing essential contacts and information — on a very tight deadline – were truly behind my feature’s success. She was the one who understood I wanted to make this a very human story, not just a bunch of numbers.”

Linda Iglesias

Feature Reporter, Daily News

Festina Group

“Led by Allison, the team was focused on results and balanced effectiveness and efficiency. They are good at targeting the right media for the right message and, pound for pound, achieve as good a coverage as any I’ve experienced.”

Barry Gibbons

Former Chairman, Burger King Corporation

Spec’s Music

“The Ward Group has produced wonderful results for Spec’s Music with its creative thinking, great instincts and insight. Allison’s strong relationship with the news media, combined with her style, experience and knowledge, create a dynamic, result-oriented approach.”

Ann Lieff

President & CEO, Spec’s Music

Center for Building Hope

“Allison is not only a very good communicator; she is also a good counselor to me and the board as well as the CEO of the organization. She provides intelligent and sound advice on communications issues and her action plans are always very well thought out. In short, I’d hire Allison again in a nano second and would very highly recommend her for any public relations or communications position.”

Robert L. Schauer

Board Member, Center for Building Hope

Jasmine Enterprises

“Allison is very results-driven and was a pleasure to work with! Our company has worked with other PR firms in the past, and none came close to gaining the coverage we got with Allison handling the PR for our event with Brides Against Breast Cancer. Not only was Allison successful in garnering several television spots, but she was also very helpful in preparing my team for these appearances. I look forward to working with Allison again in the future.”

Rachel Krause

Jasmine Enterprises, Inc.

Wagenfeld Levine

“Having never dealt with a public relations firm before, we appreciate your keeping on top of the entire process for us with the Miami Herald.”

Edward W. Levine, Esq.

Managing Partner

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

“Let me simply say ‘thank you’… we can’t do it without you!”

Martin H. Cohn

General Chairman, Royal Caribbean Classic

HPNOTIQ

“As Brand Manager of HPNOTIQ, one of the most recognizable premium vodka blends in the distilled spirits industry today; I have known and worked closely with Allison Moore, a freelancer, on public relations efforts on behalf of the brand.

have been consistently impressed by her ability to garner results and placements outside the obvious trade stories. She has, in many instances, accomplished this by creating newsworthy and well-written feature pitches that helped tie-in with our ongoing brand strategies.

The media responded well, resulting in placements featuring HPNOTIQ specialty cocktails in ELLE, Southern Bride, Elite Traveler, New York Post, Tampa Tribune, Atlanta Journal Constitution, among many others. Allison worked closely with our ad agency and internal team for nearly two years in this regard. Allison’s ability to work under pressure proved successful in deadline situations for HPNOTIQ on several occasions. I would recommend her public relations skills for employment without reservations.”

Justin Ames

Brand Manager, HPNOTIQ

Lincoln Center for Performing Arts

“It’s such a pleasure to collaborate with someone who is organized and well-prepared as Allison.”

Mary Loiselle

Public Relations Director

Volkswagen of America

“Allison successfully helped us move the ‘Beetle for the ’90′s story off the “auto” pages and onto the “feature” and “business” pages.”

Maria Leonhauser

Manager, Public Relations, Concept Car 1 Introduction, NY Auto Show

Nicholas A. Buoniconti, former Miami Dolphin Great

“Allison has managed events from coast to coast with professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment. Allison works comfortably with leaders in business, sports and entertainment, politics, television and print media.”

Nicholas A. Buoniconti, P.A.

Attorney at Law