Originally published August 2, 2013 by the Miami Herald, written by Lauren Book of Lauren’s Kids: Any parent can relate to the fear of a sexual predator lurking in the shadows near a playground, looking for the next victim. And while bad-intentioned strangers sometimes really do lurk in the shadows, the reality is that more than […]
Expanding its national reach and expertise, award-winning communications firm Sachs Media Group today announced it is opening a new office in Washington, D.C. Media relations expert and former journalist Mark Pankowski will head the office. The announcement marks an important milestone for Sachs Media Group, a Florida-based agency established in 1996 that has grown rapidly […]
Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. announced today that it has been named a finalist for the National Service Impact Award given by The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Through this award, CNCS recognizes outstanding impact in communities accomplished through service and volunteering. The nomination is specifically for the AmeriCorps Goodwill Goodworks! program which […]
Consumers considering whether to buy an extended warranty for their important back-to-school purchases now have a convenient, free tool to help them make good choices. The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is offering a simple and handy pocket buying guide with key questions that consumers should ask when considering a warranty. The pocket buying guides […]
We had a great video shoot today with the Florida State University Men’s Basketball players and coaching staff in support of the 2013 United Way campaign. Check out the following behind-the-scene shots:
One of the most fascinating innovations in recent years has been the Coca-Cola Freestyle – a new-age soda machine that offers more than 100 flavors of your favorite Coke beverage. Want a Coke? Have a Coke. Want a Sprite with vanilla? Dial it up. How about a Fanta Zero cherry? That’s available too. The “1 […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Retail Federation CEO Rick McAllister sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes to discuss how Florida’s sales tax holiday will mean big savings for back-to-school shoppers. From Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, back-to-school shoppers will enjoy not having to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax on […]
Local officials from across Florida have announced the creation of a new coalition that is launching a statewide initiative to enhance local government collaboration and efficiency and educate Floridians on the important work of front-line public servants. The goal of the Florida Local Government Coalition (FLGC) is to make sure officials in one community know […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Ken Lawson, Secretary of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson. Their discussion highlights Lawson’s efforts to streamline licensing and regulatory processes to help boost Florida’s economy. With more than 1 million licensees, Lawson’s agency oversees a wide range of professions […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Charles T. Corley sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes to discuss issues facing Florida’s 4.5 million seniors. Thanks to a steady influx of baby boomers and recent retirees, demographers expect Florida will soon only trail California and Texas as the most […]
At Sachs Media Group, we place an emphasis on each individual’s skill sets, believing those unique strengths contribute to form a smart, strong and strategic staff. We recently bolstered our team by adding four rising stars who demonstrate exceptional ability and consistently add value to even our most seasoned professionals. The firm welcomes Amy Ridings, […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Education Commissioner Tony Bennett sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson to discuss the state of Florida’s education system. In the wake of changes to Florida’s school accountability system, education officials are bracing for a potentially big decline in school grades this year. “We are going to be […]
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