GAC is one of the leading full-service public relations firms in New York City, with nearly 30 years of earned media experience and success at ensuring our clients’ stories are accurate, fair, interesting and noticed.
We handle every aspect of our clients’ media needs from writing press releases, to detailing overall media strategy.
GAC public relations clients span a wide range of industries, from politics to healthcare, higher education, not-for-profit, and real estate arenas.
In consultation with our clients, GAC analyzes all aspects of its clients’ issue and formulates a targeted media strategy based on its vast network of media contacts and extensive expertise in crafting and publicizing an effective narrative.
Once the media strategy is decided, GAC expertly prepares each of our clients’ pitches, media alerts, press releases, and statements. We help identify the appropriate key individuals whose statements of support would have the most impact in reaching our target audiences.
GAC has also written and placed hundreds of insightful op-eds on behalf our clients, a trusted and effective format to engage the public.
In addition to a vast network of media contacts, GAC maintains and updates targeted media lists, ready to send the appropriate communications to dozens of relevant media outlets on a moment’s notice and ensuring each land with the most impactful members of the press.
For cases where more specialized targeting is required, GAC can quickly put together media lists making use of its access to media databases and individual contacts in city, state, national and global outlets.
In-person press conferences humanize clients and causes to the public.
GAC arranges and manages press conferences, media availabilities and interviews, prepares our clients with in-person media training to maximize the impact of their message, and preps the clients before the event.
GAC manages press conferences for ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, political candidates, and legal proceedings, as well as curtain raisers for store openings or public policy statements.
GAC serves as a buffer between our clients and the media. This role is particularly critical with reputational management services.
GAC has decades of experience in crisis management and ensuring our clients’ side of the story is fair, accurate and in the most beneficial press outlet.
Public Relations, or PR, is a strategic communication process aimed at influencing the public to have a good opinion of a person, firm or institution.
At GAC, our team of PR professionals uses a combination of communication skills, media expertise, and strategic planning to help our clients achieve their objectives; and the advent of digital media and social platforms over recent years have provided new avenues for communication and engagement.
Public Relations is important for creating and supporting a favorable image, effectively managing communications, and forging strong relationships with stakeholders. Its significance extends across various sectors, including business, government, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
Public Relations is fundamental in building and maintaining a public profile and brand awareness. GAC helps our clients develop and maintain a strong and positive brand image by creating a consistent narrative and identity that resonates with the clients’ target audiences.
Another important role of PR is to make less severe the negative impact of a crisis. A crisis can involve anything from a natural disaster, to a product recall, to a terrorist attack. The goal of crisis management is to respond quickly to minimize damage, restore normalcy and maintain or rebuild an organization’s reputation once the crisis has passed.
Key elements of public relations include the following:
A Public Relations (PR) campaign is a coordinated series of activities designed to achieve specific communication objectives and promote a positive image or message for an organization, individual, product, or cause. PR campaigns are strategic endeavors aimed at reaching and influencing a target audience, managing perceptions, and achieving desired outcomes.
Over the past three decades, GAC has run countless successful PR campaigns for political candidates, real estate and community projects, health care organizations and educational institutions, among others.
Hiring a Public Relations (PR) firm can offer many advantages for individuals, businesses, or organizations looking to enhance their communication strategies, increase visibility, manage their public image, or influence public opinion on an issue.
GAC team of experienced professionals specialize in strategic communications, media relations, and other aspects of public relations.
Our relationships with journalists, editors, and other media professionals have proven invaluable in securing media coverage, controlling the narrative and managing the dissemination of information to maximize impact.