Testimonials

 

While Impact PR is technically an independent entity, we have come to think of them, and rely on them, as an integral part of our internal team.  Their guidance, professionalism, experience and attention to detail has proven to be indispensable to our organization and critical to our success and growth.  Our projects are varied in geography, asset class, construction, investment type, and otherwise.  The effective communications strategies that Impact has crafted and managed for us on these various projects are thoughtfully designed, specifically tailored, and always geared towards the individual goals of each project.  The implementations of these strategies in tandem with our project implementation has become a core tenet of our business plan and has markedly increased our ability to execute.

– Matthew Earl, Chief Operating Officer, Reynolds Asset Management

 

Working with Impact throughout our engagement was nothing short of fantastic.  Filomena and her team were always proactive, on top of their game, professional, and creative in their media promotion of our event.  We could not have asked for better results from them.  I look forward to working with them in the very near future.

– David Bova, Vice President/General Manager, Millbrook Vineyards and Winery

 

Lucky enough to work with Impact PR for more than five years, their team drove significant earned impressions throughout our partnership to keep the Orchard top-of-mind across the Hudson Valley community and beyond. – Angry Orchard Cider House, Walden, NY

– Angry Orchard Cider House, Walden, New York 

 

 

Filomena and her team at Impact PR are not just a great and helpful PR team, but they are a legitimate resource! Especially in the Hudson Valley, NY region. We would not have been able to get public approvals for our senior housing project without their advice and connections.

– Ken Spillberg, SVP of Development, Omni New York 

 

 

We cannot thank you enough for the comprehensive work you did for us and with us, from setting context, to planning a timeline to execution of the plan, to sharing contacts and resources. The board was so pleased with the exposure the Foundation got in print, on the Web, and on the radio waves.

– Angela Henry, Executive Director, Poughkeepsie Public Schools Foundation

 

We started working with Filomena a few years ago. Fil and her team immediately took a personal interest in both our projects and in us. Filomena helped us think through how to get our message out to the community, and how to do so in a thoughtful way that would be effective. She was thoughtful about our budget and her team was effective and a great partner. We would recommend them!

– Jacob Reckess, President, PAZ Management

 


The Team at Impact PR is AMAZING!!! I had partners that were skeptical in the beginning, in reviewing our 1st quarter of engagement, their response changed to “Worth every penny!!” We look forward to our continued growth thanks to Filomena, Kristin, Kate and the team.

– Chuck Omphalius, Co-General Manager, FC Malaga City New York
Managing Partner, Max It Out Retirement

 

 

I honestly do not know where to start but I just have to say first I LOVE WORKING WITH IMPACT PR. Kristin, Kate, Filomena are some real rock stars. From the first meeting the dream team got right to work asking questions, listening to my vision, adding insight/creativity-the glitter and gold. I contacted them for the purpose of building the brand. Now that we have created more relationships, impacted our community, saw growth to our bottom line. These are the results that we can quantify. If you are looking for a company to help your business be positioned for growth IMPACT PR needs to be your FIRST CHOICE! There’s more to come stay tuned….

– Micah Bennett, Owner, Hudson Valley Concierge Service

 

 

The team at Impact PR has proven to be one of the most effective pr firms I have ever worked with –and I’ve worked with many throughout the years. Filomena and Kate not only rose up to the challenge of meeting the goals we discussed, but they enhanced those goals with intelligent input and insight. They stayed in constant communication with us and produced exceptional results for our organization. There was none of the hot air that some pr gives you—they were all substance, hard work and persistence. We could not be more pleased with their performance.

– Lynnne Meloccaro, Executive Director, Dutchess County SPCA

 

 

We hired Impact PR after considering several different agencies. We were concerned that this local company would not have the reach we needed. After meeting Filomena and speaking with the team we decided to give them the opportunity to help us with our announcement. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They are professional, timely, efficient, reasonable, and they are excellent at what they do. They were able to get us placements, interviews, stories, features, etc. We were thrilled with the team on all levels and are very glad we had the opportunity to work with them. The team was excited about our project and supported us both professionally and personally. We highly recommend and will use Impact PR in the future.

– Gina Sullivan, Co-owner, Revel 32

 

 

Our partnership with the Impact PR & Communications team went above and beyond our expectations. The team is adept in the media landscape and how to best fit into the evolving news cycle. This, along with their thoughtful approach and strategic counsel, is why I’d recommend them to companies and organizations looking to build brand awareness and increase market presence.

– Amanda Baxter, President, R.L. Baxter Building Corporation

 

 

Impact PR & Communications provides quality service to help you get out in front of the necessary media for your business needs. They opened the door for Dutchess Tourism to develop relationships with media that we had tried for months to communicate with and they did it in weeks. You never have to worry about how your company is being presented because of the professional staff they have that are committed to your needs and to the story you have to tell. If you want results bring Impact PR & Communications on as your partner for your business.

– Mary Kay Vrba, President, Dutchess Tourism Inc.

 

 

Words cannot express how thankful I am for our partnership with Impact PR & Communications. The way the Impact team coordinated the media during our annual Medal Ceremony, from start to finish, was extraordinary; having them there to take control was a huge relief. I’m so pleased with how they kept the media organized and informed, and I’m thrilled with the resulting coverage. Impact is an awesome team.

– April N. Gozza, Executive Director, Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill
 

 

Impact PR & Communications put in a stellar effort on behalf of 17a-4 during our year-long project with them. The quality of media coverage secured by the team has been top-notch and has positioned us for much success in our sales effort.

– Charles Weeden, 17a-4, llc

 

 

Working with the Impact PR team is an exciting, educational experience that has truly been one of the most effective I have enjoyed in my career. Their insights and activities result in meaningful exposure for our company – more valuable and more cost effective than we could have expected through traditional advertising. Each time I talk with any of them, I get an enthusiastic, knowledgeable professional on the other end of the line. Without hesitation, I would say that the relationship I have with Filomena and her team is one of the most powerful tools in my toolbox.

– Kim Bellavia, Vice President, Tompkins Financial Advisors

 

 

As a filmmaker traversing the rocky terrain of Hollywood, I knew I would need a different approach to promotion for the East Coast Premiere of my film ‘No Alternative’ in my hometown of Westchester, New York. Kate Wark and everyone at Impact PR & Communications took the project, and its hot-button themes, head on and were able to generate tons of momentum, including newspaper cover stories, television coverage and radio interviews. While they’re adept at high-profile media coverage, I needed a more grassroots, regional strategy for this project, and that’s exactly what they delivered. For a period of a few weeks, no one in Westchester could avoid hearing about ‘No Alternative!’ If that’s not successful public relations, I don’t know what is!

– William Dickerson, No Alternative Filmmaker

 

 

The Millay Society is thrilled with the Impact PR team’s professionalism, attention to detail, and most of all, results! After researching our project, they placed articles in several A-list publications including The New York Times. Unlike PR groups that assign one account executive per client, Impact PR offers the whole team’s talents and skill sets to tackle issues as they arise, all under the close eye of their CEO and founder. We were impressed by their high level of expertise and consistently creative, positive approach and are happy to recommend their services.

– Holly Peppe, Literary Executor of Edna St. Vincent Millay, The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop

 

 

Tompkins Mahopac Bank is happy to partner with Impact PR. Filomena and her team are creative, responsive and proactive in helping us promote our brand.

– Amy Greiner, Vice President, Tompkins Community Bank

 

 

We’re showing up all over the place! Thanks for the energy and push you and your staff are providing. Your team is doing a good job and Impact is all I hoped it would be. You really are making an IMPACT on my business.

– Al Morales, President, Yorkville Sports Association

 

 

Impact PR’s expertise guides us. The team’s proactive outreach helps us get the impact of our work on children and families out to the community and, when opportunities arise, help secure media placements, awards and grant funds. It’s like having a right-hand person on staff. We love all their touches – the update reports, regular communications and impact of our work together. They don’t stop until all our needs are met, and celebrate our victories with us. I don’t know what we’d do without Impact.

– Sonia Barnes-Moorhead, Executive Vice President, The Children’s Foundation of Astor

 

 

ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) wanted to refresh its brand on a tight timeline and with a set budget. The team at Impact PR & Communications rose to the challenge. They took the time to get to know us and gave us their full attention. We are very pleased with the results and our team learned a lot from working with Filomena and Karen. We could not have asked for better partners on this project.

– Catherine Forbes, Director of Development, ADK

 

 

It’s great to work with a team that can make quick study of a PR plan and then execute it with enthusiasm while staying focused on results. Filomena knows the terrain. She and her team are committed, responsive and persistent. They’re a pleasure to work with.

– Janet Crawshaw, Publisher, The Valley Table Magazine and Founder, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

 

 

Filomena and her team are responsive, committed, and aggressive. Their conscientious focus on obtaining appropriate industry placements sets Impact apart from other PR firms.

– Ted Domuracki, President, MAST Construction Services, Inc.

 

 

Working with Filomena and her team is incredible. First they get to know you, your value system and your business before they make any suggestions. Second, once the proposed releases start flowing, there is a genuine give and take regarding the thoughts, wording and presentation. Third, the finished product is something that you and Filomena’s team can take great pride in. Finally, Filomena’s industry contacts in getting the word out and press releases published are incredible.

– Jeffrey M. Feldman, Partner, Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP

 

 

Impact PR is absolutely great to work with. Their quick turnaround time on pieces proves their efficiency time and time again. They are always thinking outside the box and presenting angles and sources we would not have thought of on our own. They have proven very helpful in publicizing our business by writing and sending press releases and securing expert by-lined articles by some of our staff. They are our go-to source for connecting us to the important local press outlets.

– Michelle Martinetti, Marketing Manager, Gold’s Gym Dutchess County

 

 

Filomena is an amazingly creative PR professional with a strong work ethic and a passion to succeed on behalf of her clients that’s second to none. I know because I helped her launch her public relations career at Rubenstein and watched her grow into one of our profession’s best.

– Steve Solomon, Executive Vice President, Rubenstein Associates, Inc.

 

 

Thank you so much for everything your team has done for us and for how much help you have been with the growth of our business. I truly believe that the impact (some pun intended) you have had on our business is immeasurable. When I first opened my practice, I was given some advice: If you want to strive to be the best physical therapist, surround yourself with only the best in every other profession you need to deal with. I knew from day one I found that in working with you!

– Justin Feldman, Owner, Feldman Physical Therapy

 

Filomena and the team at Impact PR know their craft. They bring to the table top-notch PR expertise. Whether it’s increased agency visibility through targeted media placements and opportunities for community engagement or an informative presentation to the Board of Directors, Filomena is creative, enthusiastic, fearless and strategic, while focusing on results. She gets the job done.

– Skip Pryce, Chief Executive Officer, Greystone Programs Inc.