10 to 1 Public Relations Doubles Down on Winning PR Strategy with Updated Branding

10 to 1 Public Relations Doubles Down on Winning PR Strategy with Updated Branding

Following a year of dramatic growth and winning several Agency of the Year awards on both a national and local level, Scottsdale-based strategic communications firm 10 to 1 Public Relations is reintroducing itself with an updated look and sharpened focus.

“For nearly a decade, 10 to 1 PR has been offering public relations services that are targeted, compelling, and achieve our clients’ goals. In addition to wanting a modern, great-looking website, we wanted it to reflect our growth as a nationally-focused PR firm by showcasing our array of strategic communications services, as well as highlighting several success stories within the various industries we serve.”

Josh Weiss, Founder and President, 10 to 1 Public Relations

Focused mostly on B2B and service-oriented B2C clients with a national or multi-city focus, 10 to 1 PR’s services include media relations, product and brand launches, employee communication, corporate social responsibility, trade show media, crisis communication management, awards submissions, speaking opportunities, and more. The new website also showcases more than 20 case studies of various strategic communications projects and campaigns that the firm has successfully designed and executed.

10 to 1 PR has built a diverse clientele of businesses across the U.S. and the globe from numerous industries including financial, health and wellness, professional services, real estate, manufacturing, mechanical and construction, technology, and transportation. The company collaborates with each client to develop a custom strategic communications plan built around achieving the client’s desired results.

“By working with organizations from a wide range of industries and goals, we’ve seen that public relations can be an integral part of any company’s holistic communications strategy. It’s great to have a brand and website that truly illustrate all that we are able to offer,” added Weiss.

10 to 1 PR was founded in 2012 on the philosophy that it takes 10 good things to be said about a business to equal one bad impression. The company achieves this by leveraging its storytelling skills to dominate industry and local market media to generate consistent, positive news coverage and by positioning its clients as industry thought leaders.

In recent years, the strategic communications firm has earned numerous industry accolades including 4 national Agency of the Year awards (Bulldog PR Awards, Titan Awards, PR World Awards, and the Stevie Awards), and local Agency of the Year honors from the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter. Last week, the company was named a Finalist for the second year in a row for the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics.

The new website and updated logo were designed by brand communication and design firm TMB Partners of Scottsdale, Arizona and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

10 to 1 Public Relations Walks Away Victorious in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards

10 to 1 Public Relations Walks Away Victorious in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards

TITAN Business Awards (TITAN) announced the list of 2021 Season 1 winners of the inaugural season of its distinguished awards program. This year, 10 to 1 Public Relations decidedly takes the TITAN Gold award for PR Agency of the Year, the TITAN Gold award for PR & Communications for Health Products and Services, and the TITAN Platinum Award for PR & Communications for Best Crisis Communications Strategy. The PR & Communications awards recognized a campaign that 10 to 1 PR crafted and orchestrated to help a health services client during the coronavirus pandemic.

“The fact that 10 to 1 PR continues to be recognized with top-tier industry and business awards is a true testament to the quality work that each member of our team brings to the table. I’m so proud of all that we’ve been able to accomplish on behalf of our clients, especially helping them successfully navigate such a tumultuous and challenging year.”

Josh Weiss, President and founder of 10 to 1 Public Relations.

In recent years, the strategic communications firm has earned numerous industry accolades including 4 other national Agency of the Year awards (Bulldog PR Awards, Globee American Best in Business Awards, PR World Awards, and the Stevie Awards), and local Agency of the Year honors from the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter. 10 to 1 PR was also named a Finalist for the second year in a row for the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics this year.

10 to 1 PR was recognized at the TITAN Business Awards virtual event

The TITAN Business Awards cater to SMEs, large, public, and private organizations, as well as other business professionals worldwide, whereby IAA hopes to honor achievements and nurture excellence in every aspect of work life, from entrepreneurs to companies and organizations, public relations, customer service, marketing, management, human resources, information technology, etc.

“We celebrate the remarkable Titan-like achievements of a wide range of organizations, from all industries, as well as their efforts to better both the workspace and company culture,” said Kenjo Ong, CEO of IAA. “Persevering through adversities and hardships, we aim to inspire and embolden all businesses, being the advocate of integrity for all corporate professionals worldwide.”

From 28 countries worldwide, including: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Ireland, to name a few, as many as 650 entries were nominated, and only the best emerged victorious. Each project was blind judged by the TITAN jury panel, comprised of distinguished professionals of the international business scene, and evaluated on criteria determined by the merits of TITAN Business Awards. The winners were chosen based on the average scores provided by the jury members.

The TITAN Business Awards jury panel featured a variety of global business leaders, including: Graham Kelly (Originate Pte. Ltd.), Kevin Yu (Sidechef Inc.), Marie O’ Riordan (EML), Oscar Solano Brenes (Porter Novelli), Roland Bägén (Tata Consultancy Services – TCS), Santiago Villegas (1903 Public Relations), and Thanasis Papapostolou (AIP Consulting Ltd).

“Our jury members’ extensive backgrounds in the business field ensures that the subjective qualities, such as: business acumen and innovative business concepts, are part of the consideration.” Ong said. “Ensuring high standards of high quality, providing winners with the international exposure they deserve.”

Please visit the TITAN Business Awards’ official website for the complete list of award winners.

10 to 1 Public Relations Wins National PR Industry Awards for Agency of the Year and Crisis Communications

10 to 1 Public Relations Wins National PR Industry Awards for Agency of the Year and Crisis Communications


The 2021 Bulldog PR Awards recognizes the most outstanding public relations campaigns and agencies

10 to 1 Public Relations, a strategic communications firm serving clients in varied industries such as healthcare, technology, transportation, finance, and more, announced it had been honored in this year’s Bulldog PR Awards. The 2021 Bulldog PR Awards recognizes both the most outstanding public relations and communications campaigns, and the most extraordinary individual and agency contributions to the industry. The Bulldog Awards are the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists.

10 to 1 PR was recognized with a Gold award in the Best Crisis Management category and a Silver award for Small Agency of the Year. 10 to 1 PR saw exceptional growth in the last two years, more than doubling its client list from 10 distinctive clients to more than 20. In addition to adding new clients, 10 to 1 PR is exceptional at retaining clients long term, working with several clients for more than 3 years and as long as 8 years. In 2020, despite challenges that all businesses faced with the coronavirus pandemic, 10 to 1 PR generated more than 5,000 verified news stories for its clients.

“Our team has been working so hard over the last year to help our clients plan for and meet their goals, whether we’ve needed to adapt our strategies or break into new markets; it’s rewarding to receive this kind of recognition for our efforts by one of our leading industry groups,” said Josh Weiss, founder and President at 10 to 1 Public Relations.

“I was very moved to judge this year’s entries due to the pandemic,” says Mary Ellen Walsh, award-winning journalist and Bulldog Awards judge. “Nearly every team had to readjust strategic planning to include a more compassionate look at the power of public relations on a deeper level.”

The full list of winners for the 2021 Bulldog PR Awards is available at https://bulldogawards.com/winners-circle/winners-pr-awards/. Sign up for the Bulldog Reporter newsletter at this link.

Laura Slawny of 10 to 1 PR Admitted to Global Leadership Academy

Laura Slawny of 10 to 1 PR Admitted to Global Leadership Academy


Nine-month Program Provides Participants with Access to a World-class, One-of-a-kind Educational Opportunity 

10 to 1 Public Relations, a strategic communications firm serving clients in varied industries such as healthcare, technology, transportation, finance, and more, has announced that Laura Slawny has been accepted into a leadership development program for emerging PR and marketing professionals in IPREX, a premier global communications network of independent, partner agencies with 1,220 staff and 110 offices worldwide.

Laura Slawny, 10 to 1 PR’s Director of Public Relations

Slawny, Director of Public Relations at 10 to 1 PR, is one of 18 members in the inaugural class of IPREX Academy, a nine-month program that exposes participants to top industry practitioners and seasoned agency principals from the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific as they engage in international staff exchanges, a mentoring program and robust course modules that delve into subjects beyond marketing and communications, providing holistic business management skills. 

“IPREX Academy harnesses the expertise of both members and outside experts to build a unique professional development opportunity for agency professionals who have been recognized as emerging leaders,” said Alexandra Mayhew, IPREX Executive Director. “The seasoned professionals and independent agencies that make up IPREX represent some of the world’s foremost brands, so tapping into that experience is powerful and provides participants with diverse perspectives and learnings that have extremely relevant applications. We are thrilled to have Laura as part of our inaugural class.”

A former television reporter, news producer, and executive producer, Slawny is a gifted storyteller that has earned numerous awards including four regional Emmy awards and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. Most recently, Slawny worked as a publicist for another firm where she earned noteworthy local, regional, industry, and national coverage for clients’ media coverage and is excited to bring these talents to assist our clients. Slawny joined 10 to 1 PR in 2018 and was recently promoted to Director of Public Relations to oversee the company’s strategies and direction in serving clients across multiple industries and markets.  

“IPREX Academy has been an eye-opening experience for me, as over the last few years, I’ve learned to leverage my extensive journalism career to generate successful public relations campaigns and initiatives,” said Slawny. “I look forward to applying what I learn in the Academy to support 10 to 1 PR’s continued growth into new industries and markets.”

IPREX received applications from all over the map – from Washington State to New York, from Ireland to Tokyo – for its inaugural class and has tapped more than two dozen experts from different regions of the world to deliver the Academy’s curriculum.

In addition to the IPREX Academy course modules – which encompass business strategy, financial management, leadership skills, and sessions on the importance of diversity and cross-cultural communications – the program offers Academy members a dedicated session in IPREX’s annual Emerging Leaders Conference; a mentoring program; international staff exchange; a global group project; and virtual social meetups, which can range from coffee chats to happy hours depending on participant time zone.

Upon completion of the leadership program, participants will receive IPREX Academy accreditation. Mayhew added: “Dynamic learning opportunities such as this are increasingly valuable as communications and marketing professionals navigate a rapidly evolving and extremely competitive industry. We’re thrilled to launch this unique leadership development opportunity to help keep our members ahead of the competition.”

About 10 to 1 Public Relations

For nearly a decade 10 to 1 Public Relations (10 to 1 PR) has been offering public relations services that are targeted, compelling, and achieve our clients’ goals. 10 to 1 PR’s creative plans and messages are distinctive and memorable with original, highly relevant approaches to storytelling that break through the noise and grab the attention of media outlets and target audiences. 10 to 1 PR offers a variety of services including media relations, product launches, crisis communication management, awards submissions, trade show media, and more. Learn more about 10 to 1 PR’s extensive services and success stories at 10to1pr.com.

About IPREX

IPREX is a $420 million network of communication agencies, with 1,220 staff and 110 offices worldwide working across the spectrum of industry sectors and practice disciplines. For more information or to connect with an IPREX partner agency throughout the world, visit iprex.com

10 to 1 Public Relations Offers Insights in Global Communications Survey

10 to 1 Public Relations Offers Insights in Global Communications Survey.


IPREX survey shares perspective from public relations leaders in 17 countries on how the pandemic has affected the global communications industry

Scottsdale, Arizona | March 1, 2021

Strategic communications firm 10 to 1 Public Relations was among the public relations industry leaders across the world invited to participate in the latest industry survey from IPREX, the $420m global communications network, of which it is a proud member. The global survey released insights about the lessons of 2020 and implications for 2021 for the independent PR and marketing industry, based on inputs from its offices around the world. Despite – or maybe because of – its many challenges, 2020 heightened the need for communications services.

“While the impacts of the pandemic and the economic disruptions weren’t experienced uniformly across sectors or markets, there are some powerful learnings that both give optimism for the year ahead and highlight areas for communications and marketing leaders to prioritize, wherever they operate. Challenges abound and vary widely, but solutions without fail include solid communications strategies,” said Julie Exner, Global President of IPREX.  

Josh Weiss, President of 10 to 1 Public Relations and sole Arizona member of IPREX, shared his perspective on how different companies in Arizona and across the country have addressed the disruption brought on by the pandemic. 

“In 2020, we saw companies generally follow one of two strategies: to hibernate or accelerate. The companies that chose to hibernate essentially tried to minimize their footprint and costs to conserve cash with the plan to reenter the fray once the pandemic passed. The companies choosing to accelerate were the ones who doubled down by being more aggressive or pivoting their businesses quickly to maximize short term returns in hopes of a long-term positive effect,” said Weiss.

The latest IPREX survey revealed the following insights:

Uneven Disruption and Uneven Recovery 

Firms with deep experience supporting hospitality, tourism, and travel suffered alongside their clients, as the impacts of the pandemic brought much of that sector to an abrupt halt. While these firms continue to recover, many IPREX firms also expect to be impacted by the emergence of new or changed trade dynamics, from the aftermath of Brexit for the E.U. and the U.K., to the next generation of China-U.S. relations under a Biden administration, among a myriad of others. 

Global Scale Challenge Reinforces Global Scale Solutions 

While each country, region and metropolitan area around the world shaped its response to the challenges of COVID-19 based on local realities, the capacity to share experiences, stories and data created a strong awareness of the value of global connections. Alliance efforts in the future won’t be a return to past practices or models, but new forms of global cooperation, collaboration and partnership with independent firms on-the-ground in key markets operating with the benefits of shared talent, technology and best practices. 

The Complicated Future of Facts Means More Communications Needs

Both the pandemic and the accelerating polarization of societies around the world have contributed to the fracturing of traditional sources of public information, undermining citizens’ confidence in official messaging from government and private brands. IPREX firms have seen an increased demand related to developing strategies to reinforce the credibility of those institutional players. This need isn’t likely to abate anytime soon. Specifically, IPREX firms report a rise in the increasing sophistication required in using digital and social media tools for the delivery of effective messaging. 

Purpose-Driven Work on the Rise

Many corporations supported by IPREX firms are engaging in unprecedented efforts to ensure they are meeting their obligations to all their stakeholders: customers, employees, communities and investors. Corporate social responsibility efforts are moving into new levels of investment and sophistication.  IPREX firms report clients are increasingly coming to their agencies for environmental, social and governance (ESG), sustainability and purpose-driven work.

Equity and Systemic Racism Demand Thoughtful Navigation

Set off by events in the U.S. (in particular, the death of George Floyd), but reverberating around the globe, issues of racial and ethnic equity have now been raised to a level of awareness such that brands and organizations cannot sit on the sidelines. Authentic and inclusive voices, as well as clear intentionality, are now reputational commitments being made by IPREX itself, as well as by the clients IPREX agencies serve through their public relations and strategic communications services.

Weiss emphasized how these changes have impacted his Scottsdale-based public relations company: 

“The number of new prospect inquiries at our firm has increased sharply at the end of 2020 and into 2021 from both companies that have been accelerating and those that have been hibernating. As vaccination rates increase, I am optimistic we’ll see inquiries continue to blossom from companies that want to be well positioned for the PC (Post COVID) economy,” added Weiss.

More information about the IPREX survey can be found at https://www.iprex.com/outlook-report/.

About IPREX IPREX is a $420 million network of communication agencies, with 1,220 staff and 93 offices worldwide working across the spectrum of industry sectors and practice disciplines. IPREX is the tenth largest communication group as ranked by The Holmes Report in its survey of public relations holding companies and global networks.


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    We’re the 2020 Agency of the Year!

    Each year, the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter hosts the Copper Anvils awards to recognize the best public relations campaigns, tactics, agencies, and teams in the Greater Phoenix area. While the event was virtual this year, we were still happy to join colleagues in the industry to celebrate the great work we had done over the last year.

    As the awards for campaigns and tactics were coming to an end, it was time to announce the 2020 Agency of the Year (or the public relations agency with the greatest accomplishments of the past year).

    And the winner was… 10 to 1 Public Relations!

    We are truly honored to be recognized by our industry peers with this award, as we are very proud of how far we’ve grown as a firm in just the last couple of years. Here are just a few highlights:

    • Grew our client list to more than 20 clients
    • More than doubled our staff count since 2017
    • Moved into larger offices in a prime location in 2019
    • Generated more than 2,500 news stories for our clients in 2019 (not wire stories, but direct placements)
    • Handled crisis issues for numerous clients, including one being attacked by Presidential candidates
    • Won the 2019 The Greater Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award for top local business
    • Won 4 AMA-Phoenix Chapter Spectrum Awards in 2019, sweeping the public relations category
    • National third-party review website Clutch.co named 10 to 1 PR to the top if its Leaders Matrix of top PR firms, including several individual categories including Healthcare and Crisis Communications

    In addition to the recognition of Agency of the year, we walked away with an additional five Copper Anvil awards, a record for our firm! Here they are:

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    A Copper Anvil Award of Merit for our community relations campaign for Worzalla to build a better relationship and recognition between the 125-year-old book printer and the local community.
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    A Copper Anvil Award for our crisis communications work to help a group of Mesa police officers oust a sexual predator from the department.
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    A Copper Anvil Award of Merit for our crisis communications campaign for Havenpark Communities to correct the record and rebuild their reputation.
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    A Copper Anvil Award of Merit for our reputation management campaign for Rosendin, building the company’s reputation in key markets across the country as they celebrated their 100-year anniversary.
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    A Copper Anvil Award of Merit for our reputation management campaign for Platinum Living Realty, helping the independent real estate brokerage to build and maintain its reputation under a new brand.

    Thank you again to PRSA Phoenix and our fellow public relations professionals for all this recognition given to our agency and clients. And our heartfelt congratulations to all our peers and fellow agencies that were recognized with a Copper Anvil award at this year’s event.

    10 to 1 Public Relations Named Finalist of 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

    10 to 1 Public Relations Named Finalist of 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics.


    Scottsdale, Arizona | September 4, 2020

    Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named 10 to 1 Public Relations as a finalist for the 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses who operate with integrity. 

    “The Better Business Bureau has a well-earned a reputation of trust among the public that can’t be ignored, and for the BBB to recognize our team as a finalist for this year’s Torch Awards for Ethics is extremely humbling and gratifying,” said Josh Weiss, President of 10 to 1 Public Relations. “As an industry, public relations is often portray as spinning accuracy or the truth for the short-term gain of the client. Hopefully this honor from the BBB breaks some of those negative perceptions and highlights the transparency and honesty our team performs every day towards our clients and the members of the media.”  

    The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics were established to recognize outstanding businesses that maintain a solid commitment to ethics and trust in the marketplace. Companies are selected by an independent panel of volunteer community leaders based on criteria established by the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.

    All finalists completed an evaluation where they demonstrated their commitment to ethics in six categories:

    1. Transformation at the Top: Leadership Commitment to Ethical Practices
    2. Reinforce & Build: Communications of Ethical Practices
    3. Unite the Team: Leadership Practices to Unify the Organization
    4. Steer Performance: Organizational Commitment to Performance Management Practices
    5. Treasure People: Organizational Commitment to Ethical Human Resource Practices
    6. Enthusiastically Re-invest!: Organizational Commitment to the Community

    “Ethics play a vital role in the success of a business, especially during a pandemic. For 18 years, BBB has been recognizing companies for their solid commitment to doing things right in their companies and industries,” said Shelley Bradley, Director of Signature Events for BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest. “This year’s finalists represent BBB’s community of trustworthy businesses that operate with integrity at the forefront.”

    BBB made the critical decision to pivot this year’s in-person celebratory event to a virtual format as an ongoing commitment to keep our community safe and healthy. Throughout October, finalists and judges will be celebrated through a visual digital campaign on BBB’s social media channels

    For a complete list of this year’s BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists and to view the announcement of winners on October 28, visit BBB’s website.

    This is the second honor presented to 10 to 1 Public Relations during the month of September, as the company was also named the 2020 PR Agency of the Year from the Phoenix Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.


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      10 to 1 Public Relations Named Agency of the Year by Industry Group

      10 to 1 Public Relations Named Agency of the Year by Industry Group.


      The Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter recognized 10 to 1 Public Relations with top honor at annual awards event

      Scottsdale, Arizona | September 2020

      Scottsdale-based strategic communications firm 10 to 1 Public Relations was named Agency of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter (PRSA Phoenix) at the annual Copper Anvils awards event on September 17, 2020. PRSA is the nation’s largest professional organization serving the communications community, and each year, the Phoenix chapter recognizes the best public relations campaigns, tactics, agencies, and teams in the Greater Phoenix area at its annual awards event. 

      “With so many businesses struggling during this pandemic, it’s very humbling to have continued to grow as a firm in recent months and now to be recognized by our local public relations peers as agency of the year,”,” said Josh Weiss, President at 10 to 1 Public Relations. “This recognition is 100% attributable to our amazing team and their passion to ensuring our clients thrive and gain media recognition and community awareness to further grow and succeed.” 

      In the last two years, 10 to 1 Public Relations has experienced exceptional growth, doubling its staff count and client roster. In 2019, the company generated more than 2,500 verified news stories for its twenty different clients across a plethora of industries and specialties. Furthermore, 10 to 1 Public Relations has been recognized by many other business and professional organizations for its outstanding work. For the third year in a row, the firm has been ranked as one of the Top Public Relations Firms in North America by independent, third-party review site Clutch.co. 10 to 1 Public Relations was also named winner of the 2019 Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award for business excellence. Bolstering the firm’s national and global reach, 10 to 1 Public Relations is also the sole Arizona member of the IPREX Global Communication Platform of more than 70 independent public relations agencies across the globe.

      In addition to being named Agency of the Year at this year’s Copper Anvils, 10 to 1 Public Relations was also recognized with five different Copper Anvil awards in the categories of crisis communications, reputation management, and community relations. 

      “What I’m most proud about winning these Copper Anvil awards is the results we were able to deliver our clients through our targeted public relations campaigns and tactics,” added Weiss. “Our team is made up of some of the best story-tellers I know, and I am proud to work with them.”

      A traditional public relations firm, 10 to 1 Public Relations is focused on media relations, crisis communications, speaking engagements and award nominations. Launched in 2012, 10 to 1 Public Relation’s philosophy is that it takes ten good things to be said about a business to make up for one bad, and it is therefore essential to build up a company’s “good will bank” to protect its long-term image. This philosophy led to the company’s name, 10 to 1 Public Relations.


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        10 to 1 Public Relations Hires Two Executives, Adding to its Award-Winning Team

        10 to 1 Public Relations Hires Two Executives, Adding to its Award-Winning Team.


        Scottsdale, Arizona | July 7, 2020

        While many PR and marketing firms are cutting back salaries and staff because of the COVID-19 crisis, others have bucked that trend. Scottsdale-based strategic communications firm 10 to 1 Public Relations has grown during the pandemic, adding veteran public relations professionals Sharda Veeramally and Jeff Davidson to its award-winning team.

        Veeramally joined the team in March, just weeks before Stay-at-Home orders hit Arizona. The increase in several new clients since her hiring, combined with several long-held clients increasing or returning to their pre-COVID budgets, led to the hiring of Davidson, who started in June. Each hold the title Senior Account Executive.

        “We’re excited to add two talented storytellers, Jeff and Sharda, to our award-winning team,” said Josh Weiss, President at 10 to 1 Public Relations. “Our clients are going to greatly benefit from Jeff and Sharda as each have proven track records of success helping international and national clients grow public awareness and protect their brand reputations.”

        Sharda Veeramally has worked in public relations, marketing and social media for the last decade in both India and Arizona. Her experience includes assisting numerous technology companies, as well as large national homebuilders. Most recently, she held a senior PR position at The SPR Agency.

        Jeff Davidson has more than ten-years of experience in progressive roles at leading communication agencies in New York City and Arizona, with an emphasis on implementing media relations and community outreach strategies for local, national and international companies. In addition to work at Phoenix based advertising firm RIESTER, he previously served as Director of PR at Allison+Partners in their Scottsdale office, and at Brainerd Communicators in New York City.

        Weiss attributes the firm’s growth during the pandemic to “zigging when other firms zagged”. As the effects of COVID-19 began hitting the U.S. economy, 10 to 1 Public Relations took a more aggressive approach to helping its clients pivot within the crisis while continuing to share client story opportunities with the media in ways that fit the new abnormal. The firm also increased its own business development efforts while many other marketing and PR firms were hard-hit and forced to reduce salaries and staffing.In the last 18 months, the Arizona company has experienced exceptional growth, doubling its staff count and client roster. In 2020, the firm won two Stevie Awards® by The Annual American Business Awards® and for the third year in a row, the firm has been ranked as one of the Top PR Firms in North America by independent, third-party review site Clutch.co. In 2019, 10 to 1 Public Relations was named winner of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award for business excellence.


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          10 to 1 Public Relations Adds Four New Clients in Midst of COVID-19

          Scottsdale-based strategic communications firm 10 to 1 Public Relations announced four new clients in April. All four companies are nationally focused and  service a wide range of industries.

          “It’s very humbling to add four new clients at a time when so many marketing and PR firms across the U.S. are hard hit by the pandemic,” said Josh Weiss, President of 10 to 1 Public Relations. “All four companies came to us after COVID-related stay-at-home orders had already begun, making their signings even more exciting. It’s encouraging to see company leaders across a mix of industries, geographies, and company maturity (start-ups and well-established) planning through these unprecedented times and looking beyond to a post-COVID-19 reality.”

          10 to 1 Public Relations’ four new clients are:

          Phamatech

          Headquartered in San Diego, California, Phamatech is one of the leading providers of rapid 1-step diagnostic devices for the detection of fertility, drugs of abuse, and infectious diseases. More information is available at www.phamatech.com 

          Inspected

          Headquartered in Davie, Florida, Inspected, is a patent-pending mobile application for local governments enabling them to conduct commercial and home inspections virtually. The Inspected system lets government employees work remotely and makes GPS verified record-keeping easy and efficient. For more information, visit www.inspected.com 

          Ninja Focus

          Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Ninja Focus is a meditation and mindfulness app designed to help young children understand and control their emotions as they navigate the early stages of life. This new app features short videos and interactive games to help children be more focused, compassionate and get better sleep using calming breathing techniques and healthy eating habits. More details are at www.ninjafocus.com

          Runbeck Election Services

          Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Runbeck Election Services preserves the integrity of the American democratic process by partnering with cities, counties, and states to provide a trusted election experience with ballot print and mail services, and equipment and software technology solutions that are accurate, transparent and efficient. Runbeck leverages five decades of experience to successfully innovate the process of producing elections with cutting-edge equipment, software, and production methods. More information is available at www.runbeck.net.

          10 to 1 Public Relations specializes in proactive media relations, crisis communications, product and market launches, and trade show related media support. It services clients across the U.S. in multiple industries including: Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Real Estate, Technology, Finance, Public Safety, and Public/Private partnerships. In the last 18 months, the Arizona company has experienced exceptional growth, doubling its staff count and client roster. In 2019, 10 to 1 Public Relations was named winner of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award for business. Nationally, the firm has been ranked as one of the Top PR Firms in North America by independent, third-party review site Clutch.co.