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
