Common Ground Public Relations Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Wins Seven Awards in International Awards Competition
St. Louis-based, woman-owned Common Ground Public Relations marks its 20th anniversary by winning Hermes Creative Awards in several categories recognizing its work in media relations, public relations campaigns, special events and thought leadership. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
The firm was awarded three Platinum awards, the top category, for campaigns in support of clients World Wide Technology Raceway, the Armory STL and CPC Logistics. Four Gold awards were earned for clients Atradius, Innovative Connections and Gateway Arch National Park.
“We take so much pride in our work. It’s deeply gratifying that our industry peers recognize the quality in what we deliver on behalf of our clients,” said Denise Bentele, founder and CEO, Common Ground Public Relations. “These awards are a great birthday present for the agency and this team.”
Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media. The award competition is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) which oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges, and awards outstanding achievement and service to the profession.
In recent years the agency has cultivated advanced practice areas in higher education, executive thought leadership, expanded message and presentation training, influencer collaborations, and consumer brands – offering a defined, six-layered approach to brand storytelling strategy.
Common Ground Public Relations was founded in 2003. The agency provides a full suite of marketing communications services including media relations, reputation management, social and digital strategy, special events and crisis communications to organizations across North America.
