Pushing the Envelope, Inc., a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, welcomes Caitlyn Anderson as a Communication Specialist. In her role, Anderson is responsible for developing and executing public relations tactics and strategies for the company’s clientele. She will coordinate media and community relations and regularly produce written content that aligns with clients’ overall goals and marketing strategies. …
Pushing the Envelope Wins Two State Public Relations Awards
On August 9, 2022, the Florida Public Relations Association held its annual Golden Image Awards, recognizing public relations and marketing professionals for their innovation, planning, and design for various campaigns and projects. Pushing the Envelope, Inc., was presented with a Judges’ Award and Award of Distinction for the gift card campaign they successfully produced for The Dock at Crayton Cove …
Leveraging Media Relations to Increase Brand Awareness
There are many ways for businesses to promote themselves and create brand awareness. While digital efforts (social media, websites, email marketing, etc.) have value, public relations, specifically publicity, can still go a long way to boosting brand awareness among your target audiences. So, you want to get the media to cover your business, tell your story. How do you do …
The Importance of Social Responsibility
Social responsibility has significantly increased in the past few years. Audiences are now paying closer attention to the companies they support and looking for ways they have made a positive impact in their community. In the past, people were not actively holding companies responsible for not sharing their core values or stance on certain topics or issues. However, with the …
Promoting an Unmatched Brunch at Angelina’s
ISSUE Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) serves as the agency of record for Angelina’s Ristorante (Angelina’s). Through operational assessments and market research completed by restaurant management, Angelina’s determined they could increase revenue and market share by adding a Sunday brunch service. PTE was approached to help promote this additional service to their existing guests and potential new guests but was …
3 Questions to Ask Your Content Development Team
You’re probably already aware that a thoughtful messaging strategy is imperative to communicate with your target audience. This isn’t a “spray and pray” approach – just putting the message out and hoping the right people receive it. Strategic content development tactics are crucial to creating conversions. There are some vital factors that can help your content reach, engage, and eventually …
YouTube Combatting Misinformation
In recent years, YouTube has become more than just a video platform for vloggers, comedians, and makeup artists. It’s also a source for news and information that more and more users are turning to. Unfortunately, with few to no restrictions on who can start an account and who can then upload videos on any topic, a lot of misinformation can …
Communication in a Crisis
ISSUE: Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) is contracted as the agency of record for DOCK5 restaurants, The Dock at Crayton Cove (DCC) and Riverwalk at Tin City (RWK). Both are open-air restaurants located 1.2 miles apart along Naples Bay. Open about 40 years, the tourist-loved restaurants have seen many storms, but Hurricane Irma (IRMA) would be one of the worst. …
Marketing Mix Leads to 120% Increase in Sales
ISSUE: Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) was the agency of record for Zoomers, an indoor/outdoor family entertainment center offering a large assortment of games, rides, and attractions specifically for children 5 to 15 years of age, and some activities for adults or older teenagers. In 2019, Zoomers celebrated its 7th annual Spring Fling event. The event was held around the Easter …
Ten Tips for Being a Successful Woman in Business
The month of October is recognized as National Women’s Small Business month, so we would like to take a moment to shine a special spotlight on all of the amazing, successful women in business and entrepreneurs alike. In the United States alone, 39% of small businesses are owned by women, and those businesses currently have an estimated revenue of about …