The power of a large pr company, with the personalized focus of a boutique company.
Clients deserve one-on-one attention from experts who take the time to discover their unique needs. A pr company that cares.
We listen to our clients, we find them what they want. And then we deliver. Our client's success is our success.
We curate events, press trips, earned and paid media solutions that lead to trackable results within the clients target market.
With more than 20 years of experience, our company shares our contacts and expertise with our clients.
While there are a lot of media trainers, most have never worked in front of the camera, and therefore lack a real understanding of the pressure of an interview. Our founder comes from an on-camera television background.
We provide high-value outcomes without the high costs of an agency. From paid to earned media, public relations, content creation, branding and strategy, market research, social media, and event planning. Contessa Group is the media relations company that's putting clients in the conversation.
Contessa Group is a unique boutique company that values personal connection and individualized strategy for each of our clients. We hand-pick clients we believe in because we know authentic relationships and honest communication lead to measurable results. We pride ourselves on our personalized service.
Whether you are a small to midsize company looking to expand its brands presence, a professional executive trying to improve overall media relations, and garner notability in media outlets, Contessa Group provides the one-on-one attention necessary to cultivate success.
A boutique PR group that can offer a more comprehensive range of services to clients, including media relations, strategic marketing, and event planning. We support our clients in all areas.
After years as a broadcast journalist and TV anchor, Carla now focuses on getting others in the spotlight. Before jumping into PR, a field where her true passion lies, she spent close to twenty years at Global TV.
Managing newscasts for all the major cities across Canada, she also produced, edited and wrote national stories for Global's 24-hour news channel.
Over her TV career, she has lived in Vancouver, Calgary, Brandon, Toronto, Halifax, Salt Lake City, Oaxaca and Mexico City.
Educated at Loretta Abbey, a private girls school and at Ryerson University.
Volunteering and supporting various charitable causes has been an important part of her life. Always eager to help others she has volunteered in the Palliative Care Unit of Princess Margaret Hospital, been a Big Sister, and supported The Oaxacan Street Children Shelter.
As a trained and certified business coach, she was been helping women across the country realize their true potential.
Involved with The Artemis Project, a social enterprise founded on a collective of female entrepreneurs focused on disruptive change in global economic, environmental, and social development in mining.
She is a big supporter of The Terry Fox Run and has participated every year since 1986.
She was the Event Chair for The Pink Bedroom Party, a yearly event held at the Liberty Grand in conjunction with The Princess Margaret Hospital, all in support of breast cancer research.
Having lost her grandmother and stepfather to cancer she has worked closely alongside various cancer support groups, as this holds a special place in her heart.
She enjoys taking the time to build relationships, connecting with the community, running with her dog Max, and exploring new restaurants.
Katarina Szulc is a Canadian freelance journalist based in Mexico. She has covered breaking news, politics, and social issues, and economics both locally and nationally. She has a passion for storytelling and is dedicated to bringing diverse perspectives and voices to the forefront of her reporting. With her media contacts across Canada, the US and Mexico she provides our clients with tier 1 media exposure. Being fluent in Spanish ceraintly is an asset as well.
With her dedication, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, Katarina is a valuable member of the Contessa team. We are proud to have her with us.
Big companies often come with a big overhead, not to mention needless meetings and often impersonal client relations. We believe in relationships, and personal one on one service. How can we better serve you?
We offer specialized attention and results-driven services. We are a small firm with a big impact, specializing in individualism and people and companies who want highly focused attention.
Coming with nearly 20 years of working in mainstream media, we have cultivated the relationships, knowledge and experience to get our clients in the spotlight. We know how the industry works, and how to position our clients for success. We are on the cutting edge of the industry and know how to design a PR strategy that works, getting you and your project n the spotlight.
While we believe in our abilities, its our dedication to our clients that make us stand out. We take the time to understand who they are, and what their goals and objectives are. By investing in our relationships, we help them bring their brand to the next level of success.
Transform your vision into reality with our bespoke event planning services. We curate exceptional experiences, tailored to your preferences and objectives. Meticulous attention to detail, creative flair, and seamless execution ensure unforgettable moments. Whether intimate gatherings or grand affairs, we'll craft an event that leaves a lasting impression. Your extraordinary event starts here.
Event sponsorship, brand activations, charitable partnerships, collaborations and co-branding. Media partnerships. Working to create impact for our clients and their projects.
TV, Radio, Print, and Trade Publications. We get the word out.
Print and Trade Publications. Blogs and Opinion pieces.
Press releases and media materials. Executive profiles, bios, and backgrounders. Speech writing, key messages, and op-eds.
One-on-one personalized media training. Key messages. We prepare and support you before, after and during the interview.
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"Carla and her team got my company great exposure in the US. We had a two-day media event in Denver, which then led to National exposure for us."
"We had a big press conference coming up, and we knew we were going to be facing some really tough questions. Carla worked with us, prepping us in advance. We felt more confident with her help, and will always use her services in the future."
"As CEO of the company l had a vision of what l wanted. I told Carla that l wanted top media exposure across Canada. She came up with a media plan and executed it perfectly. I was more than impressed with the results. "
We are a unique group, with a focus on constantly striving to do more for our clients by providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet their needs.
We have offices in Toronto and Mexico City. Write to me at: carla@contessagroup.ca Press Inquiries: carla@contessagroup.ca
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