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March 3, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Continues Offer Of $899 RelevantPRlaunchpad® For Businesses, Professional Practices And Online Enterprises

Nationwide PR/marketing initiative includes a high-impact press release and media-distribution combo designed to reach specifically targeted audiences NEW YORK — Business owners searching for an effective and affordable way to promote their enterprise have a highly attractive option: The RelevantPRlaunchpad®. Introudced by Relevant Public Relations LLC  in June 2011, the RelevantPRlaunchpad® is a nationwide marketing initiative designed to […]
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February 26, 2013

Sandy-Shaken Onsite Caterer Marina Grand Reunites With Patrons As Weeknight Restaurant, Weekend Party Place

Click here to view NY1 news footage of the Marina Grand’s post-Sandy comeback Owners seek to spread word of reopening and get employees back to work as nearby sibling Marina Café awaits city permits required to complete renovations STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Marina Grand in Great Kills will be marking its 15th anniversary in March. Owners, however, […]
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January 26, 2013

New York Attorney Pens 2 Songs Among 10 Finalists Vying For CMT Listeners’ Choice Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 2013 Songs co-written by lawyer Jonathan D’Agostino are among the best 3 years running New York – A lawyer who handles accident cases for a living has proven that writing top-notch songs is no accident. For the third consecutive year, New York-based personal-injury attorney Jonathan D’Agostino has penned a top-ten […]
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January 22, 2013

4 Questions You Need To Ask Your Public Relations Firm

For your PR investment to work, it has to be strategized by a skilled professional. A friend recently pointed me to an article written by West Coast PR pro Bob Silver. The theme of the article is clearly found in its title: “Questions any public relations pro you pay must be able to answer.” Hmmm, a challenge? […]
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January 14, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Renews Deal With Comprehensive Wealth Management and John J. Vento, CPA

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – An agreement to have Relevant Public Relations LLC represent Comprehensive Wealth Management Ltd. and the accounting firm of John J. Vento, CPA has been renewed. “It was a relatively easy decision to extend our relationship with Relevant Public Relations,” said John J. Vento, the certified public accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner™ […]
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January 11, 2013

5 Easy Ways To Tune-Up Customer Service

By BARTON HOROWITZ President, Relevant Public Relations NEW YORK — Three of the most important tenets of running a business are SERVICE, SERVICE, and  MORE SERVICE. This is true of  all types of commercial endeavors, such as professional practices, restaurants, retail establishments and business-to-business enterprises. Customer service begins as soon as the initial contact with a […]
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January 8, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Suggests 4 Ways to Treat Your Business Like A Sport, But Not A Game, in 2013

By Barton Horowitz President of Relevant Public Relations LLC STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Competing in business can be compared to competing in sports: Success requires knowledge, training, focus and stamina. And, just like sports, “wins” in business matter. In business, I prefer to view the “wins” as “earns,” because that’s what they really are. To grow […]
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January 8, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Selected As PR/Marketing Rep For Manhattan-Based Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 2013   Relevant Public Relations Chosen By Dr. Victoria Veytsman As Rep  Of Madison Avenue Center For Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign Client is Official Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants   NEW YORK – Madison Avenue Center for Cosmetic Dentistry […]
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December 21, 2012

Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 2012   Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary  Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank triumphs amid challenging regulatory demands, rollercoaster shifts in U.S. economy, and other business hurdles STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank was born out of necessity. A meeting in 1995 between businessman Joseph J. LiBassi, banking and […]
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December 19, 2012

Relevant Public Relations Founder and President Barton Horowitz to Receive Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It seems no matter what he sets his mind to, Barton Horowitz has no problem achieving success. At 63, Horowitz has held several top job titles and held them all successfully — moving almost seamlessly from one to the next, making the difficult look effortless. Horowitz’s latest venture is Relevant Public Relations, […]
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December 12, 2012

12 Ways To Celebrate 12-12-12

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2012) – Today is the 12th day of the 12th month of a year that ends in 12.  This is a day we never again will experience in our lifetimes. You might be thinking, “Every day we live is another day we never again will experience.” So, what makes 12-12-12 additionally special? […]
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November 16, 2012

SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 2012   SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement Homeowners and renters can apply for damages to their home, personal property and vehicles; businesses can apply for damages to real estate, business contents, economic losses STATEN ISLAND, N.Y –  If your Staten Island […]
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November 16, 2012

5 PR Tips From Bond, James Bond

I will readily admit, I’m a huge James Bond fan. The newly released installment of the 007 movie franchise, “Skyfall,” was celebrated earlier this week as a Horowitz family outing. This is a tradition that’s been embraced by my family ever since my kids were old enough to share my enthusiam of Ian Fleming’s super spy. So […]
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November 14, 2012

Staten Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 2012 Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy Damage Owners of Chelsea Playground, Travis, plan to reopen within weeks STATEN ISLAND,, N.Y. — Chelsea Playground, a Staten Island indoor children’s playground popular with families, schools and day camps, is renovating in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “We […]
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November 13, 2012

Free Small-Business Seminar, Buffet Dinner on Monday To Simplify SBA’s Loan Options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 2012   Free Small-Business Seminar, Buffet Dinner on Monday To Simplify SBA’s Loan Options for Businesses, Professionals Noted Island-based attorney and Empire Bank president/CEO will explain opportunities and programs that local enterprises may utilize to obtain capital   STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you operate a business or professional practice on Staten […]
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November 9, 2012

Help for Staten Island small businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Loans for up to $2 million are now available for small business owners who sustained damage to their storefronts and livelihood as a result of Hurricane Sandy, which roared through Staten Island destroying everything in her path on Oct. 29 and 30.  The loans, being offered directly from the Small Business Administration […]
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