Honored to Receive the “Triple S” Award from Marion County Environmental Services Sustainable Business Network

Honored to Receive the “Triple S” Award from Marion County Environmental Services Sustainable Business Network

 VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. has been honored with the “Triple S” (Sustainable, Smart, Solutions) award from the Marion County Environmental Services Sustainable Business Network (formerly EarthWISE). This recognition is significant as sustainability has always been a paramount focus of VPR’s personal and professional endeavors.  The award was given at the recent Sustainability Summit in Keizer,…

VanNatta Public Relations Receives Certification Women Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business.

VanNatta Public Relations Receives Certification Women Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business.

In early March, VPR received notification from the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) that the company earned both its Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and its Emerging Small Business (ESB) certifications, as established in OAR 123-200-1000-2300. CEO Mary Louse VanNatta, CAE, APR, Fellow PRSA, said, “It was a long and detailed process to…

Local PR Firms Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations

Local PR Firms Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations

VanNatta PR Earns Two Top  Awards from Oregon Public Relations Society VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR, consulting, and event planning firm in Salem, Oregon, was honored by the Public Relations Society of America Oregon Chapter  (PRSA). They received two top Spotlight Awards for their work with the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs and the…

VanNatta Public Relations Earns Hermes Award

VanNatta Public Relations Earns Hermes Award

Beaverton, ORー Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Ministries, in conjunction with Harness Media and VanNatta Public Relations, was awarded the 2023 Hermes Creative Gold Award in the Electronic Media category. The award was granted for their work on the article: “5 Unique Women, 1 Amazing Commitment, 245 Years of Excellence.” The article featured all…

VanNatta Honored with Alumni Recognition for Professional Achievement

VanNatta Honored with Alumni Recognition for Professional Achievement

Salem, OR— Mary Louise VanNatta, CEO of VanNatta Public Relations, was awarded Willamette University’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Citation Professional Achievement Award. As a Willamette Alumni, VanNatta graduated with a triple major in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish in 1986. VanNatta received her recognition from Willamette President Steve Thorsett during Alumni Weekend on June 16,…

G. Harvey Gail Honored with the Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award from the Oregon Public Relations Society
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G. Harvey Gail Honored with the Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award from the Oregon Public Relations Society

Salem, OR (Oct. 26, 2022)—Salem public relations professional, G. Harvey Gail, received the Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award. He accepted the honor at the Oregon Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Annual Spotlight Awards on October 7. The statewide recognition is named for Ron Schmidt, who served as a press aide to…

Making Sense Of Rules

Making Sense Of Rules

By Mary Louise VanNatta   We’ve all heard the phrase “Rules are meant to be broken,” an expression from 5-star Army General Douglass MacArthur. The rest of the saying goes, “and are too often for the lazy to hide behind.” At any rate, it’s a rule, not a law (which we are required to keep),…

VanNatta Public Relations Receives SEDCOR Award

VanNatta Public Relations Receives SEDCOR Award

Salem, OR (Dec. 15, 2021).   The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) held its annual awards luncheon on Dec. 15.  VanNatta Public Relations (VPR) received the Community Service Award. Rich Duncan, president of Rich Duncan Construction, presented the honor. He said, “We’ve seen this business step up to help with media, public relations, communication, and event…

VanNatta Honored with Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award from Oregon Public Relations Society

VanNatta Honored with Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award from Oregon Public Relations Society

PORTLAND, OR (Dec. 10, 2021)—The Oregon chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized accomplished professionals at the 2021 Spotlight Awards on Nov. 19, 2021. Salem public relations professional Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE, APR, Fellow PRSA, was honored with the Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award. A longtime member of the PRSA Portland Metro…

Avoid the Trolls

Avoid the Trolls

Three Billy Goat’s Gruff is a famous Norwegian folktale. A mean, hungry troll lives under a bridge, and when the little goat wants to enjoy some green grass on the other side, the troll gives him trouble. In the world of social media or “social,” there are also trolls that wait for you and live…

Do you Recognize Virtue Signaling?

Do you Recognize Virtue Signaling?

I’m so generous! I’m so socially conscious! I recycle! I have a diverse team! I changed my Facebook profile picture for “awareness”! Check out any business or organization’s social media or website, and you may see them expounding their “virtues.” These can include claims of environmental friendliness, anti-racism, or COVID-19 safety protocols. Some groups can…

Consumer Behavior – When Are We Getting Back to Normal?

Consumer Behavior – When Are We Getting Back to Normal?

As COVID-19 restrictions lessen, we might expect to see people rushing to return to their favorite in-person activities. However, research in consumer behavior shows that this isn’t likely. If you ever took Marketing 101, you’ll have seen the “Five Stages of Consumer Adoption” process that includes Awareness, Interest, Evaluation, Trial, and Adoption. Marketing professionals have long…

VanNatta PR Ranked in Oregon Business Magazine Powerbook
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VanNatta PR Ranked in Oregon Business Magazine Powerbook

Salem, Oregon (Jan. 7, 2021) – VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has been ranked by January 2021 Oregon Business Magazine’s Power Book for Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations firms. This is the ninth time VPR has been included in the Power Book. Compared with other Northwest companies, VanNatta was ranked 15th (based on size) as one of the…

Local PR Firm Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations
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Local PR Firm Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations

VanNatta Public Relation wins five awards from the nation’s leading professional communications organization  VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon, was honored by the Public Relations Society of America Oregon Chapter (PRSA) during their Spotlight Award ceremony.  The company was recognized for five noteworthy PR campaigns in 2019-2020.  VPR has…