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Baker Public Relations Honored by Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards
Baker Public Relations, a full-service, woman-owned public relations agency based in Albany, N.Y., is pleased to announce its national recognition in Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards. The firm’s team collaborated with the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce on its “Here to Stay” video campaign, which earned an Honorable Mention in the Informational Video category. The campaign, which supports the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District and the creation of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, was shot on location in St. Petersburg over the course of four days by Baker Public Relations’ videographer, Pierre Zellner.
“At Baker Public Relations, we understand the immense value of video in conveying our clients’ stories, which is why we’ve invested heavily in our creative services department,” said Megan Baker, president and CEO of Baker Public Relations. “For this campaign, we worked as an extension of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s team to bring their vision to life, resulting in a compelling video to educate the public and the business community about the project. We are truly grateful to Ragan for this recognition.”
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards honor video production, design creativity and virtual event execution that demonstrate “unmatched creativity, innovation and strategic brilliance.” Awards are presented in various categories, including Informational Video.
Baker Public Relations was founded in 2007 by Baker. In addition to creative services, the firm offers media relations, crisis communications, event planning, marketing, social media, public affairs, advertising and strategic planning. The agency’s practice areas include healthcare, technology, education, lifestyle, real estate, food and beverage, tourism, legal, energy, public affairs and more. Baker Public Relations has locations in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla. For more information, please visit bakerpublicrelations.com.
