Cathy Husid-Shamir

An award-winning national media relations specialist and trainer. I have designed and implemented hundreds of publicity strategies that enhance clients’ corporate images while contributing to the bottom line. I specialize in obtaining lifestyle and consumer story placements in broadcast, print, trade and online media. Placements include The New York Times, USA Today, Anderson Cooper 360, Good Morning America, The O’Reilly Factor, The View, NPR, Associated Press, Huffington Post, Yahoo News, Travel + Leisure, Cooking Light, Time, SPA, Elle Décor, and Hospitality Design.

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

• Whole Living magazine (3-5)
• Edible Berkshires (1-2)
• Next Avenue - PBS online (1-2)
• Yoga Journal (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

• United Nations (1-2)
• Berkshire Visitors Bureau (10+)
• Wholesome Sweeteners (10+)
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (10+)
• William Caligari Interiors and Architecture (10+)
• Pastor Frank Schaefer Trial (3-5)
• Omni Hotels & Resorts (3-5)
• Fortress Press (1-2)
• Fogarty Klein Monroe PR (10+)

Awards

Recipient, Public Relations Society of America Gold Excalibur award for public relations program, 2003 Recipient, Public Relations Society of America Excalibur award for press kit design/content, 2002 Recipient, Texas Public Relations Association Silver Spur award for media relations, 2002 Recipient, Association for Women in Communications award for a special event, 1999 Recipient, International Association of Business Communicators Bronze Quill award for a special event, 1999 Recipient, International Association of Business Communicators Bronze Quill award for writing, 1999 Recipient, Public Relations Society of America Excalibur award for a special event, 1999 Recipient, Texas Public Relations Association Silver Spur award for marketing, 1998