Elizabeth Eames

Owner of Brooklyn, New York-based Contemporary Communications Consulting, a full service communications and marketing firm established in 2007. Over 10 years experience in content writing, editing, communications strategy, media relations, training and presentations.

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Empower Word of Mouth Marketing

September 19, 2014

Use Content to Create Brand Advocates A brand advocate is an unbiased third party that generates positive word of mouth about your business. There is little stronger in contemporary communications and marketing than someone who is not employed by or paid by your business who is speaking about …

Inland Auto in Murrieta, Ca: Honesty and Meticulous Work Set Small Business Apart in Crowded Market

August 25, 2014

From marketing to car maintenance, owner Mike Mattes’ guiding principle keeps Inland Auto running strong Mike Mattes works in a tough business. He owns an auto shop in Murrieta, CA, a place where there are over 230 other auto shops for customers to choose from. But Mike’s shop, Inland Auto, …

Golden Care in San Diego: Passion and Planning Build a Thriving Business

August 10, 2014

Advice for creating a mission-driven business from Golden Care Owner Porsha Vogt. For Porsha Vogt, founder and owner of Golden Care, a senior in-home care agency, starting a business was personal. She was motivated to start a senior care business because of experiences in her own family, and …

Building a Strong Foundation and Listening to Customers Keep Small Businesses Strong

July 29, 2014

Advice from AVPA President Matthew Grisafe. Matthew Grisafe, president of AVPA, a Crestron programming company for the audiovisual industry, and author of the small business book Our Code: History, Practices and Process of AVPA, has learned from thirteen years in business, how important it is to …

The Difference Between a Media Alert and a Press Release

July 24, 2014

How to use a Media Alert for event promotion Communications consultants and PR professionals help clients gain exposure and promote events through strategic deployment of media outreach tools including the old standbys: the press release and the Media Alert. Media Alerts are particularly effective …