Testimonials
"I've worked with Ann Gibbon on important projects for major clients. Her
obvious knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of the media and her
informed critical analysis of the marketplace, gained from her years as one of
the country's leading business journalists, was an enormous benefit to my
clients."
GEOFFREY ROWAN,
Managing Director
Ketchum Public Relations Canada
Toronto, ON
"Ann has been a great
support for my newly published book. She secured media coverage of the
book along with publication of my articles. She guided the content of
those articles with great suggestions. And her past journalism
experience helped me greatly with media interviews. Her connections,
experience, and professionalism all made for a great success."
JOHN HALLWARD,
Global Director, Product Development - Ipsos ASI
Author, "Gimme! The Human Nature of Successful Marketing"
Montreal, QC
“Ann Gibbon made an invaluable contribution to the launch of our Human
Resources Strategy in 2007. BCTA normally enjoys some success with the
media through its own efforts, but to Ann’s full credit, the response
from the media to this initiative was outstanding and impressive. It’s
great to have worked with a Public Relations professional like Ann.”
Paul Landry,
President and CEO
British Columbia Trucking Association
Langley, BC
“Ann Gibbon helped Bing Thom Architects develop a communications
strategy that served as a valuable blueprint for taking the company in
new directions in terms of media coverage and crucial media
relationships. Her creative ideas and instincts for a good news story,
along with her knack of seizing on opportunities we might not have
considered newsworthy, helped us secure coverage in Vancouver, across
North America and internationally. She was particularly helpful in
generating coverage around Bing Thom Architects' participation in "Vancouverism",
a 2008 exhibition project in London, England, that showcased the finest
of Vancouver architecture.
While our firm has dealt with media in the past, Ann helped us be that
much more prepared, and ultimately, effective, with the messages we
wanted to convey to our stakeholders. She stickhandled inquiries so we
could get on with the business of operating our firm and brought us the
media coverage important to our organization's success."
MICHAEL HEENEY
Principal and Executive Director
Bing Thom Architects
Vancouver, BC
"Ann was instrumental in a tremendously successful program to raise our media profile within the trucking industry. Her ability to garner the interest of some of Canada's leading publications was impressive. She delivered far beyond expectations and was a delight to work with, displaying the personal credibility that's vital to achieving our goals."
JIM MICKEY,
President/General Manager
Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc.
Vancouver, BC
"Ann's media relations expertise, writing skills and
professionalism all combined to produce outstanding media exposure for me and my interior
decorating company. She knew just who to approach within media
organizations
and crafted compelling story angles. And her help preparing me for
interviews was invaluable. I have gained business through the terrific
exposure Ann generated for me."
HILARY STEPHENS,
Hilary Anne Stephens Interiors
Vancouver, BC
"I wanted to promote my new invention, a T-Shirt to curb snoring. I
contacted Ann Gibbon, who created a highly effective PR strategy. As a
former journalist, she gave me thorough training on how to tell my story
to reporters effectively. Her media connections resulted in my product
receiving TV, radio, print and blog coverage in influential outlets
across Canada. Thanks to Ann’s expertise, my company continues to build
strong brand awareness and most importantly, the sales of my shirts
continue to increase."
SEAN KERKLAAN,
Creator - REM-A-TEE Anti-Snore-Shirt
Vancouver, BC
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