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      Kaitlyn Webb, Account Coordinator, Bob Gold & Associates was honored in Cablefax - The Magazine’s Work Culture List as the 2020 "Employee Spirit Hero."   This year's winners are being highlighted for their innovative and attractive work environments in the media and broadband industry alongside dynamic individuals like Webb who mentor and champion their colleagues.   See complete listing of Cablefax "The Work Culture List 2020" honorees here.

Over the years, we’ve learned that if we focus on client satisfaction, we’re golden. In any partnership, the most important consideration is our customer’s happiness.    That’s why we continue to refine our knowledge of best practices for corporate communications, event management, and online reputation management firms. We’ve maintained a strong focus on the latest trends in crisis communication as well.   It’s no surprise that we’ve been recognized by Clutch, a B2B directory resource site, as a leader in those same categories!     Our public relations services have been rated according to Clutch’s data-backed methodology. They analyzed our market presence, specialized services, and, most importantly, verified client reviews. Using the results of this research, they determined that we’re a leader in our industry.   Looking at our reviews on the ratings and reviews platform, it’s no surprise that we’ve achieved this award. Our nine reviews average out to a stellar 4.9 rating out of 5 possible stars!   “Clutch has been a great partner for our agency - and a primary source of referrals to us.” — CEO, Bob Gold & Associates   All of our reviews give us exceptional ratings for the quality of our services, our ability to meet deadlines, and our value for cost. We also received high ratings on the client’s willingness to refer our services to others.     This award reminds us why we’re named Bob Gold & Associates, instead of Bob Silver and Associates. Our founder, Bob Gold, has a last name that exemplifies our high standards.   We’ll never be satisfied with positive recognition. Instead, it inspires us to continue striving to reach higher levels of customer satisfaction. If you’ve been searching for public relations assistance, we’d love to chat! We’ll help you tell the story your audience has been waiting to hear.  

  WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2019 – Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform, published its annual ranking of the top advertising and marketing agencies as part of its 2019 Global Leaders Awards.   Clutch highlighted the top 15 service providers across its advertising and marketing categories. These segments include the top 15 content marketing agencies, market research firms, social media marketing agencies, and more.   Overall, the report highlights 240 top companies. Clutch bases its rankings on the quality and recency of the companies’ verified client reviews, their industry expertise, and their ability to deliver results.   You can read more about the methodology for Clutch’s Global Leaders here.   “Clutch is proud to recognize the best firms in the marketing and advertising industries as part of its Global Leaders Awards,” said Senior Analyst Sara Philibotte. “These companies display skill, creativity, and a commitment to producing the best possible results for their clients.”   Clutch’s research on the best advertising and marketing agencies is ongoing and it invites companies to get listed on Clutch now to increase their chances of being included in the 2020 Global Leaders Awards.   The full listing may be found here.  

WASHINGTON, DC – December 2, 2019 – Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform, published its second annual ranking of the 1000 best B2B service providers around the world.    The Clutch 1000 is the most exclusive award offered by the platform. The list highlights companies that have rankings within the top 1% of all companies on Clutch.    To determine rankings, Clutch analyzes a company’s:   Quality and quantity of verified client reviews Recency of verified client reviews Offered services Portfolio of clients Brand reputation Visibility in its target market   Companies on the Clutch 1000 come from 35 countries and 374 different cities around the world.    The most popular services offered among companies on the list are mobile app development (21%), custom software development (15%), and web development (13%).   “As a member of the Clutch 1000, these companies represent the top tier of service providers on our platform,” said Clutch Founder Mike Beares. “With an impressive array of projects and clientele, superior knowledge, and attentive, detail-oriented customer service, these companies have established themselves as industry leaders both locally and in the global B2B market.”   The full listing may be found here.

If you missed the 55th Annual Los Angeles PRism Awards hosted by PRSA-LA, you can still check out Bob's acceptance speech here! https://youtu.be/UeNgIjReJiU Mic drop! Bob Gold, President & CEO of Bob Gold & Associates has always known how to keep a crowd entertained. It's no surprise that guests at the 55th Annual Los Angeles PRism Awards rose from their seats in a standing ovation to celebrate Bob being honored by PRSA-LA as the 2019 Communications Professional of the Year!

    At Bob Gold & Associates, clients are given personalized attention, valuable communications counsel, and streamlined strategic execution. For our clients who range from Fortune 500 firms to startups, our goal is to educate media and analysts about their agencies, establish their executives as thought leaders, ad demonstrate the effectiveness of their products or services. Our over 20 years of experience means our team has the experience, track record, and contacts to ensure our clients succeed. By providing more bang for our clients’ budgets, we have been recognized as a leading public relations firm in the media industry.   Clutch awarded Bob Gold & Associates a leading public relations agency in the media industry! Through our relationship with Clutch, we have not only garnered recognition as an industry leader but also new clientele:   By creating a Bob Gold & Associates profile and submitting frequent client reviews, we’ve been successful at highlighting our successes which has translated into securing new business.   The ratings and reviews platform based in Washington, D.C. connects business. Annually, the team awards companies ranked highly on the platform. Clutch determines rankings based on market presence, project histories, and verified reviews.   One satisfied client spoke with a Clutch analyst to provide the following review:     The Manifest expands upon the success of our client relations. The B2B buying guide lists Bob Gold & Associates as one of the top 25 boutique PR agencies. To support informed hiring decisions, the platform lists industry leaders with relevant business information including details about a notable project, company size, and location.   We look forward to expanding our relationship with Clutch by developing a presence on their second sister site, Visual Objects, which features the portfolios of industry leaders. The site connects buyers with B2B service providers with visual content to encourage effective collaboration.   The entire Bob Gold & Associates team appreciates the award and the time our clients have taken to speak with Clutch.   Ready to tell a great story? We can’t wait to hear from you.

PRSA Los Angeles’ Board Selects Bob Gold to be Honored at the 2019 PRism Awards in Los Angeles Bob Gold, President and CEO of Bob Gold & Associates, a Southern California boutique public relations and marketing agency, has been voted by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Los Angeles Board of Directors to be honored as the 2019 Communications Professional of the Year to be presented at the Los Angeles PRism Awards celebration on October 15 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.   Bob Gold was selected for the program’s most distinguished individual accolade, Communications Professional of the Year, for his outstanding leadership and management skills, innovation and creativity, and unparalleled impact and outcomes for clients, as well as his commitment to important causes, charities and mentorship of young professionals. His award will be presented by longtime friend, KTLA-TV News anchor, Glen Walker. “To be recognized by peers is the ultimate compliment for every professional,” said Gold. “This honor is entirely unexpected, and deeply appreciated.” With over 30 years of experience in public relations and marketing, Gold’s impact on the industry and results for his clients are internationally recognized. The firm has recently been on a tear, adding new clients, staff and partners around the world. In the past year, the company has been recognized as the #2 Boutique PR Firm by Clutch, #13 PR firm in Los Angeles by O'Dwyer's, #2 B2B Advertising and Marketing Firm in Los Angeles by Clutch, and one of the Most Innovative and Attractive Work Environments by Cablefax. Bob Gold founded and manages Bob Gold & Associates, one of the premier independent integrated communications public relations agencies in the country.  The agency’s specialty is being experts at the nexus where video content meets technology and distribution. He has also helped raise millions of dollars for charities, taught hundreds of students and helped further strategic business plans for numerous businesses and associations. Throughout his career, Gold has helped launch dozens of companies, re-branded many others and created countless successful campaigns for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Gold is also the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Hemisphere Technologies Inc., a Nevada corporation, which is dedicated to investing in publicly traded and privately held technology companies. Gold has extensive experience in small and large-scale transactions and works as a key member engaged in all aspects including sourcing, evaluating, structuring, monitoring, and, where applicable, harvesting investments. Gold is also a published author of a popular children’s picture book, The Shiny Penny. Gold holds many honors including being inducted into the Cable TV Pioneers along with Comcast’s Brian Roberts, CNN’s Ted Turner and other notables. He holds a Master’s degree in Communications Management from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California, where he also sits on the Alumni Board of Directors. When he’s not helping others, Gold can usually be found more than 60 feet underwater on a scuba diving “mancation” with his three sons. PRSA is the world’s largest and most reputable association for public relations professionals. For 55 years, PRSA-LA has been hosting the PRism Awards — the Los Angeles region’s premier awards program recognizing excellence in public relations strategic campaigns and tactical programs. The Los Angeles Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is comprised of nearly 600 agency, in-house and independent public relations professionals representing LA-area corporations, academic institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

WASHINGTON, DC – September 24, 2019 – The best creative and design agencies understand the specific needs of the markets they work within. What works well in the retail industry may not succeed in the legal field. Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform, released a new report highlighting the top-performing creative and design agencies in 14 specific industries. These industries are: automotive, business services, dental, ecommerce, education, financial services, financial technology, healthcare, hospitality, legal, media, nonprofit, real estate, and retail. The full listing may be found here.

In its annual 2019 report, Clutch selected more than 560 agencies as leaders across a variety of marketing and creative categories based on the companies’ thought leadership, the quality and breadth of their services, and their ability to deliver results to diverse clientele. Bob Gold & Associates ranks: #1 Crisis Communications #2 Boutique PR Agency#3 Online Reputation Management#4 Corporate CommunicationsView listing here.