Kudos

While our true reward is working with a great group of clients to raise their profiles, sometimes it’s nice to be recognized by our peers for a job well done.
Here are some awards and recognition that we’ve received..
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Dallas Business Journal Top 25 PR Firms

For the past two years, Cooper Smith Agency has been ranked among the top 25 public relations firms in North Texas (2008 & 2009).


Katie Awards Finalist

Cooper Smith Agency was a finalist for the Press Club of Dallas’ 48th annual Katie Awards for itsmedia relations campaign for Taste of Dallas.

The Katie Award is the nationally recognized symbol of excellence in the fields of journalismand public relations that honors the best and brightest communicators in the Southwest (Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Arkansas)..

MarCom Creative Awards

Cooper Smith Agency was honored by several MarCom Creative Awards in 2006 and 2008:.

2008:

  • Platinum Award for Writing/Editorial – “Therapeutic Spaces: Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas” for TBG Partners

2006:

  • Platinum Award Poster Design – “100th Anniversary Timeline” poster Ben E. Keith Beers Division

  • Gold Award for Design – “Retailer Survey” Ben E. Keith Beers Division

  • Honorable Mention – Media Placement category for a Wall Street Journal story on Tempest Tea

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The Communicator Awards

Cooper Smith Agency was recognized twice in the print media division of the 2006 “The Communicator Awards”:

  • Award of Distinction – “What’s On Tap” Ben E. Keith Beers Division Employee Newsletter

  • Honorable Mention – “The Importance of a Comprehensive Design Plan” bylined article for TechCon Dallas, Inc.

SMU “Rising Star”

In 2005, Cooper Smith was recognized by the Division of Public Affairs & Corporate Communications with its first-ever “Rising Star” award which is given to one young alumnus (under 35) each year.

PR legend Stan Levenson was recognized the same evening as the year’s “Legendary Communicator.”.

Here’s what people are saying about Cooper Smith Agency…

“Wish there were more in the industry like you. There are those who actually do seem to have a problem making time for publicity, usually free, for their companies/clients. You truly seem to ‘get it.’”
- Lou Iannaco, Senior Editor, Floor Covering News

“Our decision to use the Cooper Smith Agency as our media relations representative is rooted incorporate strategy. To grow nationally, to work creatively, to communicate clearly and effectively, to address the question at hand while sharing the heart behind our mission. The Cooper Smith Agency clearly gets it…so that others may do the same.”
- Dave Finley, President & CEO, LeadsOnline.

“As a new business it has been imperative to market ourselves as aggressively as we have done forour clients. Cooper Smith Agency has been instrumental in our company’s growth by consistently being “on the ball” and positioning our brand effectively in the marketplace.”
- Dawn Meifert, Founder & President, Merge Media Group.

“Cooper Smith is one of those rare PR professionals who always has his clients’ best interest atheart and maintains complete integrity with the media. I have really enjoyed working with Cooper. He has brought me some of the most wonderful guests! Plus he’s always smiling and is very easy on the eyes. You can tell he really loves what he does.”
- Mattie Roberts, Reporter on All Things Fabulous.

“Cooper Smith Agency is a tremendous resource for our clients. As a world-class communicator, Cooper’s writing style conveys the finest confidence and professionalism while his innovative ideas present new and common sense approaches to solving today’s most challenging business problems.

“We place full confidence in Cooper’s ability to work directly with top-level executives to ensure rock solid results for our clients.”
- Wayne Goodwin III, President, Verge Media Group