By Will Gregory, Intern from Penn State Abington Leza Raffel, president of The Communication Solutions Group and public relations professional, visited the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for a presentation catered to aid the business managers of school districts with communication strategies. The presentation was held in Norristown, Pa., this January. Raffel presented “Garnering Community Support for the 2023-2024 Budget: Why Communication is Critical.” A large talking point from the event was the importance of a …
Communication Solutions Group Wins Award at PRSA Pepperpots
This article was published on the Jenkintown Patch on December 28, 2022. The Communication Solutions Group is pleased to announce that it has received a Pepperpot Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Philadelphia Chapter. Its recognition in the category of Communication Relations was based on the goal of increased enrollment for Delaware County Technical Schools’ (DCTS) Licensed Practical Nursing Program’s Fall 2022 class. “We were honored to win an award for our …
Jared Lamberg Reflects on Hands-On Summer Internship
Starting a New Position Prior to starting my summer internship with The Communication Solutions Group, I had very little expectations. Although I was excited to start a new position, I was not very knowledgeable about what exactly I would be doing on a day-to-day basis for the company. Right when I walked in on my first day of work here at “ComSol,” a nickname for the company, I could already sense the family atmosphere, and …
Communication Solutions Welcomes PR & Social Media Specialist
The Communications Solutions Group welcomes Jessica Lis to the team as a Public Relations & Social Media Specialist. Jessica has a diverse background in writing and social media. She has experience copywriting for multiple businesses in Philadelphia, as well as running social media campaigns for nonprofits. Through blogging Jessica was able to increase website traffic for all of her clients. Her writing topics vary from covering emerging Health and Wellness trends to conducting interviews and …
Communication Solutions Group Adds PR Specialist
The Communication Solutions Group welcomes Michael Berman to the team as a Public Relations Specialist. “Michael is a talented addition to our team who jumped right in and has already secured great media coverage for his clients. I am thrilled to have him with us,” said President Leza Raffel. Michael brings a wide variety of experience to his new role. He has worked as an editor and print designer for a group of news publications …
Royer-Greaves School for Blind Honors Kellie Patrick Gates with Esteemed Award
This article was published in the Abington Patch on January 20, 2022. The Communication Solutions Group is honored to announce that Senior Public Relations Specialist Kellie Patrick Gates is the 2021 recipient of the Annual Jessie Royer-Greaves Award. Each year, Royer-Greaves School for Blind honors someone who exemplifies dedication and service, and represents their founder’s high standard of conduct, devotion, caring and community civic mindedness. This award is the highest honor Royer-Greaves bestows upon someone. …
Litter Removal Sponsorship Helps Energy Companies Localize CSR Efforts
By Kellie Dietrich, Public Relations & Marketing Specialist This article was published in the November/December 2021 issue of SHALE Oil and Business Magazine. Is your energy company doing all it can to maximize goodwill within your local community? A growing number of energy companies recognize the importance of being connected with initiatives that demonstrate their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). According to Harvard Business School, CSR is defined as “the idea that a business …