Testimonials
Both the release and the pitch sound great! They are clear, concise and the tone makes me want to find out more. You and Ruth are clearly talented writers and marketers.
Thanks to you both!
In February, 2007 we were honoured by Tourism BC at the annual tourism conference with an award for the “Top Marketing Campaign” for the “What’s in the Box” launch of the Whistler Mountaineer last May.
In accepting the award in Victoria before 700 attendees, I made mention of the support received from our partners, and specifically noted AHA Creative Strategies.
On a more formal basis, I wanted to ensure you not only knew of the accolades the campaign received, but also of our appreciation of your involvement in making this product launch a terrific success.
Thank you again for your support of the 2006 launch campaign of the Whistler Mountaineer.
Working with the team at AHA Creative Strategies is a positive experience. They understand both traditional and online communications strategies and the appropriate tactics to effect results. Not only do they have the expertise and experience to deliver on what they promise... they take ownership for their work activities and demonstrate a personal commitment to deliver on their promises.
They view their work with me as a partnership and come to the table with everything I expect and more. They "get" the challenges of my role as a business strategist and work to provide the highest level of service possible to me. They communicate, they support and they deliver.
My experience with AHA Creative Strategies has been a categorical success. I often cite my decision to retain a PR Firm in general and AHA Creative specifically as my best business decision to date. Paul and Ruth know their stuff and I rely on them heavily for advice about building the HigherBracket.ca brand. My goal in the first six months was to get three national pieces of press... AHA helped us smash that goal!
Ruth is one of the best communicators in the country. She is a brilliant writer who also deeply understands all aspects of the communications field - a rare quality. What's more, she's a pleasure to work with not only because she is passionate about her work but because she makes it fun and easy for me as a client.
I have had the privilege of working very closely with the team at AHA Creative Strategies over the past two years. Having started a North America speaking tour in the fall of 2006, AHA has created numerous media opportunities for me, including network television news, newspapers, and online opportunities. As a professional speaker, having a PR firm like AHA that understands both traditional and online media channels, a firm that is focused on generating enormous media and public attention to my work is a strong asset in building a powerful bottom line for my group of companies.
Working with AHA Creative Strategies has increased our profile substantially within our own industry and in the business community. They are proactive, creative and a real pleasure to work with!
...The documents you have given me are great. They are simple but contain a lot of detail. You guys are also really efficient and on time with things. Plus you believe in me and the project - that helps. You need the people on your team to believe in your vision and share in the journey. And thank you for getting all the amazing media coverage!
AHA Creative Strategies is not your average communications company. What sets them apart is their in-depth knowledge of not only the media business, but more importantly, the trade of journalism. Senior Partner, Ruth Atherley is a seasoned journalist having worked for several national publications including Maclean's magazine. The result is a clear understanding of the needs of journalists with the added ability of identifying where and what the story actually is. Knowing what the journalist and media are looking for are the vital keys to "credibility" few companies can offer. Personal experience has demonstrated to me AHA does not make "frivolous" pitches and more often than not offer up solid story ideas.
AHA Creative Strategies understands what journalists need. They are virtually always reachable, and follow up quickly. That's a rarity, but a necessity in today's climate of 'immediate' and daily news deadlines. More than that, they 'get' the TV business both at home here in Canada and internationally, and are always proactive in suggesting story angles about their clients. I really appreciate the dependability and insight of what I consider to be one of the best boutique PR companies around.
You leave no stones unturned. That's why we love you.
The other day I was lucky enough to hear Ruth speak at a local Chamber of Commerce seminar on the value of PR to a business. Having recently established my own small business, and not having a clue about PR, I was all ears. After 45 minutes I was hooked, and completely sold on the fact that I needed to put pen to paper (or least fingers to my keyboard) and start peddling my story. I am pleased to say that, a week later, I have just secured a feature in the Vancouver Province! And I can honestly say that if it hadn't been for Ruth's passion and direction I wouldn't have even sent off my ideas, let alone be about to have my story published.
What I enjoyed most about working with AHA Creative was their professional attitude, quick response time to queries and complete calmness while meeting tight timelines. I wholeheartedly recommend them!