Rourk Public Relations
 
 
Public Relations Virginia Beach VA
Always Communicate

If you're not communicating regularly and effectively with your key audiences, someone else will and eventually lure them away. Rourk Public Relations uses a variety of communications tools to maintain customer loyalty and trigger potential customer calls.
 
 
Driving Business Results With Targeted Public Relations

Our Reputation

"When I started my investment advisory business, one of the smartest decisions I made was to get help from David Rourk. While he knew little about my business, he knew everything about his business. He developed our firm logo and Web site, as well as a short-range and long-range communications plan that he executes to perfection. He taught me about the importance of the press and how to work with them, which is far different than I expected. He always has another solid idea, and I appreciate that. His perspective of the business world is very different, and I am happy to pay for it!"

Jim Flinchum
Founder, Managing Principal
Bay Capital Advisors
www.baycapitaladvice.com

 

"Rourk Public Relations was instrumental in enabling me to dramatically enhance my visibility within my niche market, all in a matter of a couple of month's time. David Rourk has been uniformly insightful, helpful and available to me whenever the need arises. I am unaccustomed to having my expectations exceeded, but Rourk Public Relations has done so at every step of the process."

L. Steven Emmert
Appellate Lawyer
Author, Virginia Appellate News & Analysis
www.virginia-appeals.com

 

"Rourk Public Relations did an excellent job of coordinating a high-profile event for Hampton Roads Transit. As a client, we received plenty of personal attention from David Rourk as he fit seamlessly into our team. Working with David was a relief knowing that he had all the bases covered on the project."

James P. Toscano
Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications
Hampton Roads Transit

www.hrtransit.com

 

"Thank you for your good guidance and sound work on my web site. As a result, I have been utterly swamped with well wishes, old colleagues making new inquiries, and an overall huge and positive response to the quality of the web site and the products and services described therein. It will take me all week to get back to everyone! Man-o-Man what a response!"

Tom Davidson
President, Davidson Leadership
www.davidsonleadership.com

 

"The Virginia Beach Foundation and SNAP (Seatack Neighborhood Assistance Program) thank Rourk Public Relations for successfully promoting the Cardboard Boat Regatta to Hampton Roads. Both the general and military communities received ongoing updates on the event through publicity generated from television, radio, the Web and newspapers. Participants, volunteers and spectators enjoyed a beautiful September evening of races, laughs, and plenty of food and camaraderie. Thank you Rourk Public Relations for a job well done."

Debra Steiger
Executive Director
The Virginia Beach Foundation
www.vabeachfoundation.org


"When I hired you to get PR for my first public seminar in Norfolk, I told you I wanted at least 5 registrations and that I’d be thrilled with 10
. You can imagine how I felt after presenting to over 50 people! It was one of the best sessions ever. Your grassroots PR strategy was a great addition to the media plan and helped fill the room. I never would have thought of doing everything you did. It just goes to show you that you CAN teach an old Publicity Hound new tricks."

Joan Stewart
The Publicity Hound
www.thepublicityhound.com


"Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with your services
. The media coverage you've generated so far has been phenomenal. And the contacts I've established through you are priceless. I am also grateful for the guidance and feedback you've provided on a consistent basis. Rourk Public Relations is always there for me. You are the best!"

Sandy Dumont
The Image Architect
www.theimagearchitect.com

 

"Someone asked me what a well written press release looked like, so I showed them yours."

Melinda Forbes
Editor, Gracious Living/Food
The Virginian-Pilot
www.hamptonroads.com/pilotonline

 

"Rourk Public Relations is an excellent agency that has provided my business with the fresh look we’ve been looking for. Their courteous, professional staff has the depth of experience that is needed to move your business forward. I recommend them highly as a resource you cannot afford to ignore in this highly competitive business world."

Roscoe Redcross, President
EduStar Academy of Performing Arts, Inc.
www.edustaracademy.com


"Hiring Rourk Public Relations was key to my successful bid for Virginia Beach City Council. Political Consultant Brian Kirwin's grasp of the issues and advice on platform development were invaluable. His opposition research and focus on key issues gave voters a clear choice. No one gauges the voters' pulse better than Rourk Public Relations."


Councilman John Uhrin
Winner in May 2006 Virginia Beach City Council
Beach District Race

Defeated incumbent 16,760 to 13,554



"Rourk Public Relations provided invaluable input that helped me refine my campaign message and delivery
. With the help of Rourk Public Relations, I was able to communicate a consistent and articulate message that resonated with the voters. This allowed me to defeat the incumbent by a 56% to 44% margin."


School Board Member Lyndon Remias
Winner in May 2006 Virginia Beach School Board
District Race

Defeated incumbent 19,396 to 15,363


"Rourk Public Relations provided outstanding opposition and issues research to my campaign. Their great media contacts were an asset when things heated up. I also appreciated their hard work to bring my successful campaign in on budget."

Councilman Jim Wood
Winner in May 2006 Virginia Beach City Council
Lynnhaven District Race

Defeated challenger 21,921 to 13,586


"Architects and Developers must work together
, but both speak their own very technical language. We called on Rourk Public Relations to create a company brochure aimed at Developers that spoke their language. They interviewed leading developers to assess the key components they looked for in an architect firm. Instead of a brochure touting our skills, it talked about our understanding of Developers’ needs and how we work to accomplish and accommodate them. Rourk Public Relations was extraordinarily easy to work with, very professional, and always one step ahead. The result is a marketing brochure that more than accomplishes our goal and presents the right image for our company."


Laura Pavlus, VIA design architects, pc-


"Rourk Public Relations took the burden off of us
, as new business owners, and did a masterful and quick job of introducing our store and its unique marketing concept to the Virginia Beach area. We are thankful that we had them to lean on."

Sandra Bender
Owner, Vino100
"100 Great Wines for $25 or Less"


"As President of the Virginia Beach Performing Arts Foundation, I have had the pleasure of working with many professionals in bringing a performing arts theatre to Virginia Beach. One of these individuals, Brian Kirwin, served as co-chair of the public awareness committee. Brian's responsibilities included media relations, developing a communication plan for the entire committee, informational updates to community and business groups, and keeping the City Council and staff apprised of the committee's progress. Without his hard work and expertise the entire project may not have become a reality."

Linwood Branch
President, Virginia Beach Performing Arts Foundation


"Prior to my election to the Virginia Beach City Council in 2004 not many people gave me a chance of winning. Brian Kirwin helped me devise a strategy and implementation plan that paved the road to victory. Brian was a key element in my success."

Robert Dyer, PhD
Virginia Beach City Council Member, 2004 - present

Public Relations Virginia Beach

Rourk Public Relations
4548 Bob Jones Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Tel: (757) 478-0150
david@rourkpr.com

 

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