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Media Tour Promotes BA Flight and San Diego as a Destination

June 6, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

ConVis hosted a British Airways familiarization tour with reporters from the UK, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and France, among other European nations, in conjunction with the inaugural British Airways flight, direct from London’s Heathrow to San Diego, on June 1. From June 1 through 4, reporters were introduced to the diverse activities that San Diego offers to visitors, to generate … [Read more...] about Media Tour Promotes BA Flight and San Diego as a Destination

Mission Beach Is a “Best Beach Boardwalk for Families”

May 19, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

Family Vacation Critic reports: Ocean Front caters to outdoorsy people with Hamel's Surf Shop offering kayaks, surfboards, bikes and beach toys. Surfers have an alternative at FlowRider, a man-made wave generator machine that is easier for beginners to learn on. FlowBarrel also creates 10-foot waves for pros. A few minutes from the boardwalk, Belmont Park is an amusement … [Read more...] about Mission Beach Is a “Best Beach Boardwalk for Families”

Public Relations Recap for May

May 19, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

Recent media coverage on the San Diego region includes Conde Nast Traveller, UK, circ. 81,031; Coastal Living Magazine, circ. 676,285; Le Journal de Montreal, circ. 258,841; Le Journal de Quebec, circ. 110,226 and Alaska Airlines Magazine, circ. 62,548.  PR hosted or assisted all writers. Additionally, beach communities were showcased on a media familiarization tour on May … [Read more...] about Public Relations Recap for May

PR Produces Dwell Magazine “Borrego Springs’ Mod Houses” Feature

April 26, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

The ConVis Public Relations team worked with writer Aaron Britt to generate a story on Borrego Springs' modernist home design. Britt posted photos of mid-century desert respites, shot by Judy Parker. Take a tour compliments of Dwell Magazine:  www.dwell.com/articles/borrego-springs-mod-houses.html. —Robert Arends … [Read more...] about PR Produces Dwell Magazine “Borrego Springs’ Mod Houses” Feature

PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

April 7, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

In March 2011, Public Relations visited Phoenix and Scottsdale for scheduled calls with travel media. PR met with and pitched San Diego story ideas to Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Fairways, DRAFT Magazine, True West, ABC Phoenix, Lovin’ Life After 50 and AAA Highroads. Public Relations additionally participated in a CTTC New York City media event and pitched … [Read more...] about PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

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