VETERAN COMMUNICATORS JOIN RON SACHS COMMUNICATIONS

January 30, 2012

TALLAHASSEE - Ron Sachs Communications is pleased to announce the addition of two veteran communications professionals to the firm, deepening the industry's most seasoned and experienced management team. Together they have almost four decades of experience at the highest levels of state government and public relations.

AAU President Convenes Two Task Forces to Recommend, Implement Stronger Protections

December 14, 2011

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. - The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) today announced that it has appointed two independent task forces of nationally recognized child safety and law enforcement experts to review, assess and make recommendations about the 113-year-old organization's "protocols, policies and procedures." AAU President Louis Stout said that the action steps "all are aimed at our overarching priority: to enhance the safety and protection of youth athletes."

FLORIDA PDMP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF STATE'S PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM

October 18, 2011

MIRAMAR, FL -This week Florida launched a powerful new tool to keep patients safe from dangerous drug interactions and fight prescription drug abuse. E-FORCSE, (Electronic Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substances Evaluation program) went live, giving physicians, pharmacists and dispensers access to the prescription drug history of Florida patients.

Senate President Mike Haridopolos Joins the Brody Family, Senator Benacquisto and Representative Grant in Supporting Justice for Eric Brody

October 18, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Senate President Mike Haridopolos, Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto and Representative James Grant today joined the Brody family and pledged their commitment to ensuring Eric Brody receives just compensation for permanent injuries he received more than 13 years ago in a serious car accident. Brody, then only 18 years old, sustained severe brain damage after a Broward County sheriff deputy struck his vehicle. Brody is disabled and requires around-the-clock care. The only remedy for justice for Eric Brody is relief through the legislative claims process.

Florida's Gadsden County, "Big Bend" Region Win Southeast's Largest Solar Farm Project

~National Solar Power announces $1.5 billion 400 MW project to boost jobs, economy~

September 26, 2011

Tallahassee, Fla. - National Solar Power today announced the company will build the Southeast's largest solar farm in Gadsden County, Florida - generating hundreds of new jobs and pouring $1.5 billion in economic investment into the region.

E. THOM RUMBERGER: June 11,1932- September 7, 2011

Florida's Legal, Environmental 'Giant' Remembered as "Courageous, Vigilant Guardian" of Everglades' Natural Treasures

September 08, 2011

TALLAHASSEE--E. Thom Rumberger, 79, nationally respected as one of Florida's most accomplished attorneys, environmental champions and political strategists, died Wednesday night (September 7), in Tallahassee, surrounded by loving family and friends, after complications related to diabetes.

Ron Sachs Communications Wins Gold As National 'Small PR Agency of the Year'

September 02, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2011) - Ron Sachs Communications has won the prestigious national "PR Agency of the Year" Gold award by the respected industry journal, Bulldog Reporter, for outstanding achievement by communications agencies and professionals in the category of firms with revenue between $3,000,001 and $5,000,000.

Independent Agents Urge Repair of Florida's Insurance Market

April 11, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, FL - With the start of hurricane season less than two months away, Florida's home insurance market is still on perilous ground. Along with other groups, including both business and insurance interests, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) is urging reforms to ensure private carriers can continue to pay claims and policyholders can be relieved of the burden of paying state-mandated assessments on auto and other policies.

Poll Finds Overwhelming Public Support for Reforms to Florida's Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Laws

April 11, 2011

Tallahassee, FL - More than nine of 10 Floridians support cracking down on automobile insurance fraud, reveals a statewide poll released today by the Sunshine Alliance to Erase Fraud. The poll comes ahead of Tuesday’s Senate Banking and Insurance Committee hearing on legislative reforms to protect consumers and provide law enforcement with more tools to combat widespread personal injury protection (PIP) fraud.

Ron Sachs Communications/Mason-Dixon Florida Poll Finds President Obama Trailing Govs. Romney, Huckabee

~Romney leads pack of Republican Presidential hopefuls~

April 11, 2011

Tallahassee, FL - Former Governors Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee would win Florida's 29 electoral votes over President Barack Obama if the 2012 Presidential election were held today, according to the results of a new statewide Ron Sachs Communications/Mason-Dixon Poll released Monday.

Florida Chamber of Commerce Launches Online News Program Featuring Florida's Elected Officials and Opinion Leaders

~Introducing The Florida Chamber’s “Bottom Line”~

March 24, 2011

Tallahassee, FL - The Florida Chamber of Commerce today launched a new weekly public affairs online television program -- “The Bottom Line.” The Web-based program, featuring key major figures from Florida’s corridors of power, will be produced weekly and will focus on Florida’s most important current political, legislative and economic issues, according to Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson, who will regularly provide perspective on the program.

Ron Sachs Communications is Agency of Record for Energy Companies

February 28, 2011

Ron Sachs Communications has been named as the agency of record for two new Florida energy companies.

Ron Sachs Communications Wins 11 ADDY® Awards, Including "Judge’s Choice” and Franceschi Public Service “Best of Show” Award

~Explore Adoption Life Book Wins Top Honors~

February 21, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ron Sachs Communications earned 11 ADDY® Awards, including two top prizes for the Explore Adoption Life Book, at the American Advertising Federation-Tallahassee awards ceremony on Saturday.

New Sachs/Mason-Dixon Florida Poll Shows Bill Nelson Vulnerable to Defeat in 2012

February 15, 2011

Tallahassee - Florida's Senior U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is vulnerable to defeat in 2012, according to a new statewide Sachs/Mason-Dixon Poll released today.

Ron Sachs Communications welcomes its new client, Bing Energy, to Tallahassee

February 10, 2011

Tallahassee, Fla. - Florida Governor Rick Scott today announced that Bing Energy Inc. (BEI) of Chino, California has selected Florida as the new site of the company's world headquarters. BEI, in collaboration with Florida State University's (FSU) Dr. Jim P. Zheng, is planning to turn revolutionary nanotechnology pioneered at FSU into a better, faster, more economical and commercially viable fuel cell. The move is expected to create at least 244 jobs paying an average wage of $41,655 in Florida.

Ron Sachs Communications Takes Florida's Public Affairs and Public Relations Online Through Launch of SachsDigital

February 09, 2011

Tallahassee, Fla. - Florida's leading public affairs and media firm Ron Sachs Communications today formally launched SachsDigital- a company division dedicated solely to providing a full range of smart and strategic digital solutions to complement advertising and public relations including social media consulting, online crisis communications, online advertising, email list management and online brand management among others.

Ron Sachs Communications Earns Two Suncoast Emmy® Awards

December 06, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, Fl. - Two productions by Ron Sachs Communications were awarded 2010 Emmy® Awards by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The winning projects were the "Quality of Life" public service announcement campaign series produced for the Florida League of Cities and the "Prevent Child Abuse" public service announcement campaign series produced for The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. This represents Ron Sachs Communications' sixth Emmy® Award since 2006.

Ron Sachs Communications Named Top Florida PR Firm in O'Dwyer's 2010 Rankings of High-Tech & Technology

November 17, 2010

Tallahassee, Fla. - Ron Sachs Communications, a Tallahassee-based integrated communications firm, today announced it has been named Florida's top rated high-tech public relations firm by O'Dwyer's PR Report - number one in Florida and 47th nationally.

Ron Sachs Communications Announces Social Media Tools to Follow Action in the Florida Capitol

November 16, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - In advance of the Florida Legislature's special November session, Ron Sachs Communications today announced free tools for Floridians to use to follow Florida's elected officials and members of the news media through social media.

"As social media continue to play a larger role in Florida's political arena, Floridians can now stay up to speed on the actions of their elected officials in the state capitol," said Ron Sachs, President of Ron Sachs Communications. "Our social media team has made it easy for Floridians to have the latest updates from Florida's leaders and members of the media at their fingertips."

Social Media Plays Breakthrough Role in Florida's 2010 Campaigns

November 02, 2010

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Tallahassee, FL - Florida's 2010 elections witnessed unprecedented use of social media as a central strategy and communication platform of every major campaign, allowing a new level of dialogue with voters. An analysis by a leading Florida communications firm reflects how heavily key candidates leveraged social networking. In both Florida's Governor's race and the three-way Senate race, the evidence is clear that social media has arrived as an integral campaign strategy.

Ron Sachs Communications Earns Three Suncoast Emmy Nominations

October 19, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, Fl. - Three productions by Ron Sachs Communications today were nominated for Emmy Awards by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, including the “Quality of Life” public service announcement campaign series produced for the Florida League of Cities, the “Prevent Child Abuse” public service announcement campaign series produced for The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the 30-minute television program, “Get Ready, America! The National Hurricane Survival Test” produced for Plylox.

Ron Sachs Communications Announces New Executive

September 30, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ron Sachs Communications recently added Ryan Duffy to its award-winning public relations team. Duffy adds deep state and national political, policy and public affairs experience to the firm, which is routinely ranked among the top independent public relations firms in Florida and one of the top 100 firms nationally.

Ron Sachs Communications Adds to Award-Winning Team with Four New Hires and Promotion

August 31, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ron Sachs Communications recently added to its award-winning public relations team with four new professional staff hires and a staff promotion. These professionals bring a variety of experience to the Florida firm, which is routinely ranked among the top independent public relations firms in Florida and one of the top 100 firms nationally.

Among the new professionals added to the firm's two Florida offices are Beth Watson, Senior Account Manager; Janelle Pepe, Senior Account Executive; Herbie Thiele, Account Executive and Jessica Isabelle, Account Executive. The firm also announced the promotion of its Director of Special Projects, Lisa Garcia, to Vice President.

Andrews Institute Site of Revolutionary Healthcare Pilot Project

Web Power Harnessed to Streamline Delivery and Reduce Athletic Injuries

August 30, 2010

CAMBRIDGE, MA. - Seeking a way to substantially reduce injuries among young athletes, the Andrews Institute for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine will soon be the site of a groundbreaking pilot project with positive ramifications for healthcare delivery across the globe.

A four-day strategic planning session at Harvard University, led by Professor John Donovan of Cloud Industries Health*, brought together Baptist Health Care of Pensacola and the Andrews Institute, seeking innovative uses of Web technology and existing medical assets and practices. "I find the answer often lies in what I like to call 'lazy assets,'" explains Donovan. "Those procedures already in place that, with just a little tweaking, can produce dramatically different and beneficial results."

National Hurricane Survival Initiative Reveals Coastal Residents Complacent after Quiet 2009 Hurricane Season

May 27, 2010

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. - Florida Governor Charlie Crist today urged Americans in hurricane-vulnerable states to "get ready now" for the 2010 hurricane season. A new National Hurricane Survival Initiative poll of coastal residents in nine states reveals a frighteningly high level of complacency after the relatively quiet 2009 hurricane season. Even in Florida, the state with the longest coastline that historically has been battered by killer storms, one in three residents say they have no family disaster plan or hurricane survival kit.

BANFILL, FARAJ-JOHNSON NAMED PARTNERS AT RON SACHS COMMUNICATIONS

May 13, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - Two members of the leadership team at Ron Sachs Communications have been named partners in the firm, which is routinely ranked among the top three independent public relations firms in Florida and one of the top 100 firms nationally.

Ron Sachs Communications Ranked Among Top 75 Public Relations Firms In U.S., Top 4 In Florida

May 05, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, FL - PR Week- the most respected national journal of the public relations industry - rated Ron Sachs Communications among the top 100 firms in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year. The firm ranked 75th in the nation for 2010.

New "Capital Soup" Web site dishes up news and opinions "straight from the source"

March 11, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - A new Web site - capitalsoup.com -- dishes up a daily 'serving' of news and opinion directly from all of Florida's newsmakers, including elected officials, government agencies, political campaigns, statewide associations and business interests.

Ron Sachs Communications Wins 27 ADDY® Awards, Including "Best of Show" and "Judges' Choice"

FSU Women's Basketball Web Site Wins Top Honors

February 24, 2010

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ron Sachs Communications earned 27 ADDY® Awards, including two top prizes for the FSU Women's Basketball site, seminolehoops.com, at the American Advertising Federation-Tallahassee awards ceremony on Saturday.

New poll: Media landscape shifting

Print in decline, Web growing,
but TV still on top

December 29, 2009

A newly released poll conducted for Ron Sachs Communications depicts a shifting media environment with traditional print media in decline, online media growing, and with television sitting atop the media heap as Florida's most influential news source.

Governor's 'Explore Adoption' TV Special Receives Coveted Emmy Award

~4th Emmy Award Since 2006 Earned by Ron Sachs Communications~

December 07, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, Fl. -The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has awarded a 2009 Suncoast Emmy to "Explore Adoption," a 30-minute special television program produced by Ron Sachs Communications, in cooperation with Core Message and Evolution Media. This is the 4th Emmy award earned by Ron Sachs Communications since 2006.

Ron Sachs Communications Earns Two Suncoast Emmy Nominations

October 28, 2009

Emmy Award nominations have been made by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for, "Explore Adoption" and "Get Ready, America!" (The National Hurricane Survival Test), two 30-minute special television programs produced by Ron Sachs Communications, in partnership with CoreMessage and Evolution Media.

"It is a great honor to be nominated this year, especially since these productions impart such valuable information to millions of people," said Ron Sachs, CEO of Ron Sachs Communications. "If we help one child find a loving home or one family survive a deadly hurricane, these programs have proved their worth."

GameFace Episode #1

September 11, 2009

Hey, Florida Sports Fans! Football season means it's time to put on your GameFace! Tune in to our weekly online TV program, GameFace, for the latest intel about your favorite Florida college and pro football teams, with host Ron Sachs and "The Sports Addict," Gary Fineout.

Ron Sachs Communications Wins Seven Statewide Public Relations Awards, Including Top Prize

August 14, 2009

(BOCA RATON, FL.) Ron Sachs Communications earned seven statewide Golden Image awards from the Florida Public Relations Association this week, including the Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award, Florida's top public relations award for the year.

Ron Sachs Communications Named to Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in Florida

July 23, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) July 23, 2009 - Ron Sachs Communications has been named one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For -- one of only five firms in Tallahassee to make the list.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALIA FARAJ-JOHNSON, Winner of the 2009 Bronze Bulldog Award for Best Crisis Communications

August 12, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) August 12, 2009 - Ron Sachs Communications congratulates our Vice President Alia Faraj-Johnson on her recent recognition by the 2009 Bulldog Awards for Excellence in Media Relations and Publicity, a competition judged exclusively by working journalists.

New Banners Create Fresh Image for Downtown Tallahassee

July 28, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) - The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority (TDIA) today unveiled a new series of colorful and evocative street banners designed to capture downtown Tallahassee's distinct flavor. The new banner series features images of the local cultural icons that represent Florida's capital city.

McCollum leads Sink in Governor's race, Cabinet contests wide open in Sachs/Mason-Dixon poll

June 30, 2009

A new statewide poll conducted for Ron Sachs Communications shows Attorney General Bill McCollum leading Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink 41 percent to 35 percent in the race for Florida Governor, with 24 percent undecided.

McCollum enjoys high name recognition from 87 percent of registered Florida voters, while Sink is recognized by 61 percent.

In the Republican Primary for Governor, McCollum has a crushing lead over Florida Sen. Paula Dockery - 53 percent to 4 percent among likely Republican Primary voters. Dockery's name is recognized by only 24 percent of likely voters.

In a hypothetical General Election matchup between Dockery and Sink, Sink leads 43 percent to 18 percent, with 39 percent undecided.

Click here to download the poll.

Sachs/Mason-Dixon poll: Crist leads all for Senate; Meek leads Brown among Democrats

June 29, 2009

A new statewide poll released by Ron Sachs Communications shows Gov. Charlie Crist leading 51 percent to 23 percent over former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate, with 26 percent undecided.

Crist enjoys virtually total name recognition among Florida Republicans, while Rubio is recognized by 52 percent of likely Republican primary voters.

In the Democratic Primary, Congressman Kendrick Meek leads Congresswoman Corrine Brown 27 percent to 12 percent, but nearly two-thirds of voters, 61 percent, remain undecided. Name recognition for both candidates among Democratic voters remains under 50 percent.

Click here to download the poll.

The Mason-Dixon Line

May 20, 2009

Click the link below to watch "The Mason-Dixon Line."

New Poll Shows Crist with Big Lead over Rubio, Governor's Race Up for Grabs

May 19, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) - A new non-partisan poll from Ron Sachs Communications shows Gov. Charlie Crist with a commanding lead over Marco Rubio in the race for U.S. Senate, with other statewide races in a toss up.

The Sachs FlaPoll conducted by Mason Dixon Polling & Research shows Attorney General Bill McCollum ahead of Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (40%-34%) in the race to replace Crist as Governor, with 1 in 4 Floridians undecided. The full poll is available at www.ronsachs.com.

MAY 2009 FLORIDA POLL

May 19, 2009

This poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. from May 14 through May 18, 2009. A total of 625 registered voters were interviewed statewide by telephone. All stated they vote regularly in state elections.

Ron Sachs Communications Ranked Among Top 100 Public Relations Firms In U.S.; Top 3 In Florida

April 28, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, FL. - PR Week- the most respected national journal of the public relations industry - rated Ron Sachs Communications among the top 100 firms in the U.S. for the third consecutive year in its coveted annual rankings. The firm ranked 88th in the nation for 2009.

The firm, now in its 14th year, ranks third overall in the state. Other Florida firms in the top 100 include The Zimmerman Agency of Tallahassee (43), and the RBB of Miami (82). Other Florida firms in the rankings included Moore Consulting Group of Tallahassee (108).

Ron Sachs Communications Receives PR News Legal PR Award For Media Relations For The Alan Crotzer Claims Bill

April 16, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) - Ron Sachs Communications today announced it has received a coveted PR News Legal PR Award for media relations during crisis and litigation for Vice-President Alia Faraj-Johnson's pro-bono work on the Alan Crotzer Claims Bill.

The annual Legal PR Awards program is the industry's only awards competition saluting excellence in litigation PR and law firm communications. The competition highlights the opportunity to showcase the creativity, business savvy and media relation expertise of legal communicators and marketing professionals worldwide.

Ron Sachs Communications Ranked Among Top 3 Public Relations Firms in Florida; Top 100 in U.S.

March 16, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) - Ron Sachs Communications this week was ranked one of the top three firms in Florida and among the top 100 independent public relations firms in the U.S. by O'Dwyer's PR Report. In an earlier list released by O'Dwyer's, Ron Sachs Communications was ranked the top firm specializing in public affairs and environmental communication in Florida.

Ranking number 78 nationally, Ron Sachs Communications has been ranked among the top three public relations firms in the state and the top 100 nationally for the past three consecutive years. The only other Tallahassee-based firm to make the top 100 list was Moore Consulting Group, ranked number 95 in the nation.

Ron Sachs Communications Wins 18 ADDY® Awards, Including Best of Shows

March 04, 2009

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) - Ron Sachs Communications, a Tallahassee-based integrated communications firm, won five Gold and 10 Silver ADDY® Awards - plus two Best of Show awards and the Franceschi Award for top honors in public service - for advertising excellence in the 2009 competition.

"We have the most creative team of individuals, whose hard work and collaborative efforts shine through in every piece of work we produce," said Ron Sachs, president and CEO of Ron Sachs Communications. "I am pleased to congratulate the graphic design and production team for these high honors."