Reflections on Attachmate
For the past seven years, we have had the pleasure of working with Attachmate, one of the world’s most established software brands. Attachmate’s business is rooted in providing technologies that help companies extend their investments in mainframes and other host data systems. While terms like “terminal emulation,” “DMSII” and “DoD PKI” were new to us when […]
“Revel-utionizing” Retail: Elevating the Executive Profile for Revel Systems’ Co-Founder and CEO Lisa Falzone
Revel Systems, is a San Francisco-based retail tech company that is (excuse the pun) “Revel-utionizing” the retail industry by transforming old school, clunky cash registers into sleek, sophisticated and secure point of sale (POS) systems for merchants worldwide. Revel Systems is an award-winning leader in iPad POS systems for restaurants, retail outlets and grocery stores; […]
The Value of Rapid-Response Pitching
Rational Interaction, a digital agency here in Seattle, was one of our city’s best-kept secrets when we first starting working with them. But the secret’s out. With coverage in some of the largest publications in the industry, including AdAge and Adweek’s Agency Spy, Rational’s expertise has been shared with key industry publications and their readers […]
Seattle’s Spaceflight Industries Raises $20 Million to Accelerate Growth
Spaceflight Industries, a next-generation, integrated space products and services company and one of our clients at Communiqué PR, recently closed a $20 million Series B funding round co-led by New York City-based RRE Venture Capital and Paul Allen’s Vulcan Capital with additional investment from Razor’s Edge Ventures. The funds, which validate the company’s pioneering role […]
LeoSat Hits the Satellite Industry Scene, Reveals Plans for a Global Data Network
As every PR pro can attest, one of the best parts of our job is supporting companies doing interesting, innovative things that make the world a better place for all of us. We recently had such an opportunity with our client LeoSat, a newcomer to the satellite industry devoted to bringing high-performance, cost-effective broadband service […]
PR is Cumulative
Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to PR. When beginning work with a new client, there is an excitement in wanting to share their story with the world and, more specifically, with journalists who can help you share that story. However, with journalists receiving hundreds of pitches daily, cutting through the noise requires […]
Revel Systems Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding
Revel Systems, the leading iPad Point of Sale (POS) platform and one of our clients at Communiqué PR, recently closed a $100 million Series C financing round to bolster support and operations. The round includes an initial $65 million investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a New York-based private equity firm, with an […]
History Provides Insights That Can Help Shape Successful Strategies
George Bernard Shaw famously wrote, “We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.” Even the most cursory review of our society’s recent history would prove his sentiment. However, smart business people know that historical perspective is key to achieving success. The start of a new year provides the perfect excuse for the busiest […]
Founded by Former Microsoft Data Executives, Parllay Launches to Help Fuel Social Media Management
Much to the dismay of marketers around the globe, the social media landscape has become extremely crowded and noisy. Today, there is an over-abundance of social tools available that include monitoring, analytics and publishing for brands and agencies to drive and manage brand engagement. What has been missing is a way to unify all the […]
Looking Back on 2014 – A Big Year for Communiqué PR
2014 has been a momentous year for Communiqué PR, bookended by two significant milestones: the firm’s 10-year anniversary in February and moving into new office space in December! We look forward to celebrating both of these milestones with an open house in Q1 2015! (Stay tuned for more information.) However, before jumping into the New […]