"Kim and CJ, you guys did an outstanding job on our grand opening party. I cannot say enough accolades or compliments to the work you did." -Koren Nelson, BLANKSPACES
"Dear CJ, I wanted to drop you a note to congratulate you on your excellent work in attracting media to the recent Force Science Research Center event which I attended. I had the privilege of interacting with those reporters on-site on behalf of the Center and your efforts were obvious. Nice job!" -Scott Burhmaster, VP Training and Editorial, PoliceOne.com
About Us
Hello. Thanks for visiting Verve Public Relations. We hope you find this Q&A helpful.
Q: What can my company expect from your agency?
A: Prepare yourself for a spotlight on your product. Gear up for record sales. Clear your schedule for press interviews. We want your business to grow. We can help you launch a new product, open in a new market and differentiate you from your competition.
Q: What's it like to work with Verve PR?
A: The agency takes a b.s.-free approach to client communication and is prepared to fight for our clients' interests every step of the way. We emphasize proactive and passionate media relations efforts.
Q: What's the difference between advertising and PR?
A: Advertising costs money, usually a lot of it. With PR, the media is in charge and does not accept money for editorial coverage. Obtaining good PR requires skill, finesse, timing and luck. Everyone knows you pay for advertising. PR provides a third-party endorsement that advertising cannot match.
About the Founder
Christiane Nance, known as CJ to her friends and colleagues, founded Verve PR in 2006 to capitalize on her expertise and relationships in the technology economy. For more than a decade, CJ has helped companies in a variety of industries achieve their marketing goals through tactical PR activities and strategic media campaigns.
CJ has generated media placements in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Fox News Channel, MarketWatch and Entrepreneur
Magazine to name a few.
Her work has been honored by APEX (Awards for Publication Excellence), The Communicator and the LACP (League of Communications Professionals).
If she's not in her office on the phone, CJ is probably golfing or mixing records. She likes good coffee, her baby blue beach cruiser and books (especially ones by Chuck Klosterman or P.J. O'Rourke.) CJ encourages you to support the American Cancer Society and your local SPCA.
