Witeck-Combs Communications Marks 10th Anniversary 10/1/2003
From: Ciaran Clayton of Witeck-Combs Communications, 202-887-0500, ext. 26 or cclayton@witeckcombs.com WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- This month, Washington-based Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. commemorates its first decade providing strategic communications counsel to Fortune 500 corporations, public agencies, foundations and nonprofit leaders. As an issue-based public relations agency -- dedicated primarily to cause-related missions, Witeck-Combs Communications has developed unique marketing expertise to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community, as well as on vital issues of health and disability. Based in Washington, D.C., the company also focuses much of its work helping to promote Washington's respected institutions and causes. "As communicators, in 1993 Wes Combs and I were determined to build trusted bridges between corporate America and under-served communities. We also knew we wanted most to work on causes we shared such as civil rights, disability and access to health care. After a decade, we see that seed flourishing in the work we do every day," said Bob Witeck, CEO and co-founder of Witeck-Combs Communications. Wesley Combs, President and co-founder, said, "We are excited and humbled to celebrate this milestone with all who share our values. Doing the work we really care about makes all the difference. This is a moment we reflect and thank all those who have contributed through their partnerships and dedicated teamwork." Building a national reputation through a deeper knowledge of the gay and lesbian, as well as health and disability communities, Witeck-Combs Communications helped pioneer the niche marketing and communications efforts of some of the nation's most recognized brands including American Airlines, IBM, Coors Brewing Company, Wachovia, the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, Ford Motor Company and the City Museum of Washington, D.C. This year, American Demographics magazine named Wes Combs and Bob Witeck two of the 25 most influential people over the past 25 years in the field of demographics and market trends for their work quantifying the GLBT market. Client observations: "We've worked shoulder to shoulder with Witeck-Combs Communications for nearly ten years," said Robbin Burr, National Sales Manager - GLBT Community, American Airlines. "American Airlines strongly believes that reputation is our most valuable asset, and there's no question in our mind that Witeck-Combs shares major credit for helping American secure our premier standing among gay and lesbian customers." "We consider Witeck-Combs Communications a partner in our strategic planning," noted Christopher Reeve, Chairman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. "They embrace our issues with sensitivity, creativity and conviction. As new developments occur that affect those living with paralysis, from stem cell research to issues of daily life, Witeck-Combs does an excellent job of informing the public." "Witeck-Combs Communications' savvy with media proved invaluable to us when we opened our doors in May," said Barbara Franco, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the City Museum. "Due in large part to the tremendous attention we received, we had one of the most successful new museum openings in recent memory." ------ About Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. Based in Washington, D.C., Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. is a strategic public relations, marketing and public affairs firm founded by Robert V. Witeck and Wesley I. Combs in 1993. Clients include American Airlines, the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, IBM, Ford Motor Company, the National Association for Public Hospitals and Health Services, and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. among others. Visit us at http://www.witeckcombs.com or email at info@witeckcombs.com. | |