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February 9, 2013 (LOS ANGELES) – What's it like to be a recent grad in the PR "real world"? Sammy shared her experience and tips for current PR students at a special PRSSA conference at Loyola Marymont University. Her main takeaway - pursue your passions! |
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January 8, 2013 (LONG BEACH) – Construction of SoCal's future tallest bridge is kicked off today and Westbound helped get the word out for the $1 bilion project from the Port of Long Beach with its groundbreaking ceremony. Check out coverage of the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project groundbreaking from KABC, KNBC and KTLA! |
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January 8, 2013 (COSTA MESA) – From 2013 resolutions for communicators to PR trends and more! Rick shared his insights as a part of the industry expert panel for Orange County International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) alongside peer colleagues, Ted Nguyen (far left) and Stacy R. Pavlovich (left) at Scott's Seafood. |
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September 21, 2011 (LOS ANGELES) – Watching the Endeavour fly over Southern California was an awesome experience, but how about being in the hangar at LAX when it landed? For Carrie, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Client Time Warner Cable and Westbound got to be part of this historic day - making new media connections to standing side-by-side with the astronaut who flew Endeavour's last mission - it was all around amazing! |
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August 22, 2012 (ORANGE, Calif.) – The OC office said farewell to its talented summer intern, Allegra Batista, and wish her the best of luck in her senior year at Chapman University! Allegra departs with three months of valuable agency experience with clients, ReadyOC, OCTA, Alaskan Brewing, and Mission Hospital's Play More. Eat Better. |
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August 14, 2012 (LOS ANGELES) – Client Silverado Senior Living Senior VP of Health Services Anne Ellett concludes a successful in-studio segment with KCAL 9 anchors David Gonzales and Leyna Nguyen. |
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August 13, 2012 (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Dannella, Jessica, April and intern Allegra were part of the Westbound team out at Angels Stadium for client, ReadyOC, helping Angels fans prepare for emergency situations. Under the 'hats' at the stadium ReadyOC reached over 36,000 attendees, secured over 300 promises to prepare and gave out over 21,000 ReadyOC wristbands! |
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July 23, 2012 (ORANGE, Calif.) –Welcome the newest member of the Westbound team in the OC office, senior account executive and Orange County native, Monica Garcia! Monica joins us after years of experience as a senior public relations specialist with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's). |
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July 21, 2012 (SUNSET BEACH, Calif.) - April Galvan is interviewed by HBTV 3 for client ReadyOC on the importance of preparing the county for emergencies and disasters at the Sunset Beach Pancake Breakfast & Emergency Preparedness Expo. |
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July 23, 2012 (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Two intern additions have been made to the Inland Empire team, meet Sarah Austin (above) and Lauren DePasquale (below). Welcome to Westbound! We look forward to what's in store for these ladies in the coming months. |
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June 17, 2012 (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) - KCAL 9 News reporter Jeff Nguyen visits San Bernardino animal shelter with our media all-star, Amanda, to cover client Homeward Bound Project Adopt's Mega Pet Adoption event. |
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May 23, 2012 (IRVINE, Calif.) - Our newest intern, Allegra, helps over 300 Orange County residents promise to prepare for emergencies at the University of California, Irvine Safety and Wellness Fair with emergency preparedness campaign, ReadyOC. |
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May 5, 2012 (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) - Cheers to Kelly, pictured with CBS/KCAL Reporter Louisa Hodge, and team for getting EVERY LA television station out to San Bernardino to cover client SANBAG's 215 Big Shift and full freeway closures! Live coverage came right from the I-215 northbound lanes. |
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February 10, 2012 (MISSION VIEJO, Calif.) – Jenny helps client Mission Hospital spread the word about heart health during a special event at The Shops at Mission including free health screenings, Valentine's Day-themed photo backdrop with props, flash mob choir and face painting! |
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January 12, 2012 (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) –"The Grey" actor Nonso Anozie holds up an Alaskan Brewing Company Alaskan Black IPA while at the movie premiere at L.A. LIVE. Thanks for your support Nonso! |
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December 28, 2011 (ORANGE, Calif.) – Jenny lands a great story on the front of the OC Register local section! Read the online version of this heartwarming story about a family who received a "Christmas Miracle" at client Mission Hospital. |
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December 24, 2011 (ORANGE, Calif.) – For some families, a newborn baby was the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season! Westbound helped client St. Joseph Hospital garner some great coverage on their "Babies in Stockings" tradition. Check out the ABC7 story, cute photo and all! |
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December 16, 2011 (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Happy Holidays! Our team dons the lovely holiday gear we got in our "Gaudy White Elephant" gift exchange. Even in gaudy garb, we're still smilin'! |
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December 15, 2011 (CARLSBAD, Calif.) – Carrie and Kelly celebrate with client Time Warner Cable and the Time Warner Cable Super Connector Search winner from Carlsbad, Anna Lozar! What a way to spend a morning - with inspiring educators and a room full of 350 screaming kids! |
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Sunday, November 13 (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — Time Warner Cable SoCal 101 News Team gets the inside scoop on Breaking Dawn - Part 1 from Twilight Saga star Peter Facinelli (AKA Dr. Carlile Cullen) at the Time Warner Cable Fan Breakfast. Team Westbound helped distribute shirts, posters and keepsakes to more than 1,200 fans camped out for the premiere at L.A. Live. |
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November 9, 2011 (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Public outreach pros Jenny, Rick and April gear up for the OCTA SR-57 South Segment construction launch with an informative open house recently held in Anaheim. Check out the OCTA CEO’s Weekly Update article for details! |
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November 8, 2011 (ORANGE, Calif.) - Listen as @TedNguyen interviews our very own April Galvan about ReadyOC at OCTA's Health & Safety fair. We're proud to be featured on Ted's audioBoo! |
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October 16, 2011 (LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.) – Jenny and Matthew educated Cottonwood Church attendees about emergency preparedness at ReadyOC's latest faith-based “Ready Sunday” event. More than 10,500 congregation members learned how to make an emergency kit by watching ReadyOC’s PSA video during six services. |
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October 15, 2011 (PLACENTIA, Calif.) – Westbound celebrates the Placentia Heritage Festival’s 47th anniversary! Jenny shared the latest SR-57 project updates with local residents along with OCTA representatives from the OC Bridges program. |
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October 12, 2011 (FONTANA, Calif.) – Westbound took home three awards at the PRSA California Inland Empire Chapter 2011 Polaris Awards! Scott, Carrie, Kelly, Sammy, Angela and Robert were all smiles with one Capella and two Polaris awards for our work with Macy’s, Mission Hospital and Ready OC! |
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October 5, 2011 (HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.) – Officer Reed and Ready Fox drop by “Real Orange” on PBSSoCal to chat about how client ReadyOC is preparing kids for disasters with an interactive school outreach program. |
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September 29, 2011 (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) - Look who's at the helm of Omnitrans' Old Blue! Yesterday, approximately 200 people gathered in Downtown San Bernardino to celebrate a transportation milestone for the IE – a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Omnitrans E Street Corridor sbX Bus Rapid Transit Project. |
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September 24, 2011 (APPLE VALLEY, Calif.) – At the Apple Valley Fall Festival, Kelly and intern Sammy educate the High Desert community of how they can help prevent stormwater pollution in the Mojave River Watershed. |
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September 17, 2011 (HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.) – Phiphi and Nik represent Alaskan Brewing Co. and Coastal CODE at the “You Dirty Beach” cleanup event, a part of International Coastal Cleanup Day. For their good deeds, cleanup volunteers received a cool “You Dirty Beach” t-shirt as well as tickets to Universal Studios, courtesy of radio partner 93.1 Jack-FM. |
