TESTIMONIALS
FROM CLIENT EXECUTIVES:
“Ken is the perfect teacher of the art of public relations. He possesses a blend of real life experience and the ability to connect with all levels of the agency, which is very rare. Ken's interactive training sessions had a meaningful, positive impact on the skill level of the attendees."
Tom Coyne, Chief Executive Officer, Coyne PR
“I highly recommend Ken Jacobs! Ken’s knowledge of the practice of public relations is extensive, and his ability to understand and incorporate new social media techniques within a structured, results-focused discipline is impressive. On top of that, he is a good guy, who has always gone out of his way to make sure that things are not only done, but that they are done right and in the right way. We have utilized Ken’s services on a consulting basis for staff training at our agency. Ken has greatly exceeded our expectations. Working with a wide range of experience levels among our diverse staff, Ken has succeeded in imparting not only a fundamental understanding of contemporary public relations practice, but also a very practical, hands-on comprehension of client service issues that I have seen put into practice with our client base from day one.”
John Lonsdorf, CEO, R&B Public Relations
"Ken is a gifted teacher. I know, because we’ve used him as a consultant to teach and coach employees at my PR agency, CRT/tanaka.
The employees who Ken taught in workshops at my agency still rave about him. They appreciated the substance of his workshops but were even more impressed by his personal interest in their PR careers."
Patrice Tanaka, Co-Chair, Chief Creative Officer,
whatcanbe Ambassador, CRT/tanaka
"With a wealth and diversity of experience, Ken provides what every agency needs--seasoned and professional outside counsel on a range of public relations issues, from media relations to brand positioning. His reasoned and logical approach, developed from having faced virtually every situation one can imagine arising in communications, provides an invaluable, objective perspective on client needs and goals."
Bill Daddi, President, Daddi Brand Communications
FROM PR PROFESSIONALS:
"Ken Jacobs’ presentation on “Retaining Your Best and Your Brightest” to the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America was very well thought-out, authoritatively presented and thorough. It reflected his keen understanding of issues of vital importance to senior public relations managers today. In addition to sharing interesting case studies, Ken offered several unique solutions and a variety of practical recommendations that those of us in attendance would be wise to consider."
Ken Hunter, Programs Chair, New Jersey Chapter,
Public Relations Society of America
"Ken's segment of our Media Relations 101 Workshop provided excellent content and was taught with captivating style. He conveyed a number of important, practical, real-world points that the participants can use to improve their "hit" ratio and build stronger media relationships, both immediately and in the future. Their response, both during and after the session, made clear that Ken connects with his students in a powerful way and is a highly effective trainer."
Jeanne Salvatore, Past President, PRSA-NY,
Instructor, PRSA Media Relations Seminars
FROM TRAINING SESSION PARTICIPANTS:
"Your vast knowledge and experience was evident, and you provided very logical solutions for providing excellent service and managing clients. I have a new perspective on client needs and goals, and how I can exceed them."
"The program gave me new perspective on (agency's) relationship with our clients and motivated me to successfully improve those relationships."
"Ken was great and the presentation was really engaging. I particularly liked that he has a PR background, so he was able to give relevant, feedback, thoughts and examples."
"I really enjoyed the fact that it was a small, interactive training. (Ken) made everyone feel comfortable and important."
"Very insightful and engaging. Thanks!"
"Great session! Very valuable! Thank you!"
"He gave real life examples and practical advice and tips to navigate client demands."
"The information provided was directly applicable to our industry and sector."
"Extremely helpful by relating all tactics/advice to our personal issues."
"The comparison to five-star brands and how we can provide that level of service was very insightful."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Ken helped me to think outside of the box, while offering thoughtful and practical counsel. Overall, I found the presentation to be very helpful, as it gave me the tools to strive for excellence."
"I thought the program gave us some great tips and advice on how to deal with specific client situations--which I can't wait to use with my clients."
"I don't always come out of a seminar feeling like I learned how to do something better, but I certainly learned quite a bit from your excellent presentation. Attending the session helped me to strategically prepare for a make-it-or-break it interview. Your advice and answers to my questions were extremely helpful in focusing and guiding our corporate executives."
"This session was extremely helpful...it gave me numerous tips that will help me become a strong writer."
"Very helpful, and I like that you can raise questions and give comments at any time."
"Ken's explanation of how to manage your time seems very practical."
"Ken did a great job of answering questions and explaining his methods."
"The time management tips were very useful to help me accomplish more in my day."
"I thought that this was very helpful and Ken is a great teacher!"
"Showing that we have to make our non-work lives a priority--it's nice to hear that at work."
"Ken was very positive and...engaged the audience with feedback and by actively taking an interest in what we were interested in."