TiE DC Selects SpeakerBox Communications as Communications Agency of Record
Agency to help drive new focus and growth of global entrepreneur network
Vienna, Va. – June 22, 2009 – The Washington, DC Chapter of TiE (TiE DC), Washington's largest organization of entrepreneurs, announced today it has selected SpeakerBox Communications, a DC-based technology PR and content marketing firm, as its Agency of Record (AOR). In this capacity, SpeakerBox (SBX) will provide strategic counsel and tactical support of TiE DC’s communications program. This announcement marks the commitment TiE DC has placed on publicizing and implementing its new branding.
Recently, the TiE DC board launched its five pillars for the future: Global Networking, Government Proximity, Expanding Entrepreneurship, Spotlight on India and Family Friendly Focus. These pillars will drive the focus and vision for events, engagement and communication strategies.
“TiE DC is at an inflection point in its growth, and we are building upon our solid framework to elevate the DC chapter to a new level,” said DP Venkatesh, president of the TiE DC chapter and founder and CEO of mPortal. “We want to engage our members in new and creative ways, bringing them greater value than ever before. SpeakerBox’s expertise in communication strategies, community engagement, social media and publicity tactics are what we need to complement our efforts.”
SpeakerBox will work with TiE to develop programming and resources that will establish TiE DC as the premier networking organization for entrepreneurs in the Greater Washington region. SBX’s vast experience and contacts in this area – from servicing clients such as Women in Technology and The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) to CEO Elizabeth Shea’s own practical knowledge as an entrepreneur – made the agency a natural selection for this opportunity.
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About SpeakerBox Communications, LLC
SpeakerBox Communications is a technology public relations firm that blends strategic communications counsel with flawless execution. With a focus on representing companies in the business of technology, SpeakerBox is proud of the conversations it creates for and about its clients. SpeakerBox has been repeatedly recognized as one of the largest independently owned public relations firms in the Greater Washington, DC. Area. For more information, visit www.speakerboxpr.com.
About TiE DC
The Washington, DC Chapter of TiE (TiE DC), Greater Washington's largest organization of entrepreneurs, is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. TiE is a not-for-profit global network of entrepreneurs and professionals. It passionately believes entrepreneurship is the key to economic development and job growth and has put forward a bold agenda to expand the base of entrepreneurs, surface new business opportunities by industry sector/emerging platforms and enhance management training to increase the likelihood of success. TiE DC is dedicated to supporting the community of entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic region through networking, mentoring and education. For more information, visit www.tie-dc.org.