Proven Media
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A multidisciplinary design and communications agency

YOU KNOW YOUR STORY
WE KNOW HOW TO TELL IT

Named Top 5 Most Powerful PR Firm
by the NYC Observer

Called “Star Makers” by North Valley Magazine

WHO WE ARE

AND WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

We help our clients elevate, grow, and protect their brands. Our priority is to take strong business visions and broadcast them across multiple platforms. With consistent and strategic narratives, we drive progress, innovation, and brand visibility in the evolving media landscape.

Established in 2008, Proven Media works with clients in North America and Latin America focused in the health and wellness sector. At our agency, we stay ahead of the curve and strive to make a global impact in the ever-evolving media landscape. We work with companies who have a strong vision and help them broadcast it with a strategic approach rooted in professionalism and integrity.

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Proven Media - Scottsdale, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts

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Proven Media - Scottsdale, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts

TAKING YOU TO A HIGHER LEVEL

INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS

Media Tours

BRAND DEVELOPMENT & CREATIVE DIRECTION

STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

CONTENT BRAND DEVELOPMENT

ADVERTISING & PR CAMPAIGNS

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PRESS RELEASES

Crisis Communications

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

CUSTOM MEDIA LISTS

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY & PANEL DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Media Relations

MEDIA OUTREACH, PLANNING & BUYING

SOCIAL MEDIA

E-COMMUNICATIONS

EVENT AND CONFERENCE MARKETING

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NEWS ROOM

Zoned Properties Names Berekk Blackwell President and Chief Operating Officer

Sep 27, 2022 |

Zoned Properties®, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced the appointment of Berekk Blackwell as President and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Zoned Properties has hired, engaged, and partnered with new commercial real estate professionals to support its quickly expanding national services in the regulated cannabis industry.

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Crisis Communication Plan

Aug 15, 2022 |

Does your business or organization have an action plan in place in case of a PR crisis? According to a poll, only 62% of businesses have a crisis communication plan—and of those that do—the majority do not update it as needed or practice scenarios where it can be implemented.

At Proven Media, we’re leaders in implementing communication, public relations, and marketing plans. This means crisis communication plans as well—which are vital to organizations of every size and in every industry. What is a crisis communication plan and why is it important? Read on to find out.

And the Oscar Goes To

Jun 8, 2021 |

For as long as there have been movies, the cinema has celebrated pop culture. While the critics may not have been kind to many of the top movies promoting the cannabis culture, stoners would easily give the Oscar to any of these cannabis cult classics.

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Proven Media - Scottsdale, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts

Kim Prince

CEO & Founder

She brings more than 20 years of B2B and B2C corporate marketing campaigns to the table. She has a passion for helping clients succeed and makes sure every client communications dollar is well-spent and effective. She helps strong, complex businesses and their visionaries reach their goals through the use of smart communications. She holds a degree in Journalism with an emphasis in advertising from NAU.

Neko Catanzaro

President 

Neko is a graduate of Brown University and leads the firm’s investor and stakeholder communications resulting in international coverage for clients in such prominent news outlets as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Korea Daily. She manages the team while serving the firm’s largest accounts by developing smart, go-to-market strategies and integrated campaigns. She is well respected by journalists and news outlets around the world. While leading our international efforts, Neko leverages multiple platforms to maximize visibility, build credibility and drive brand loyalty. Her work results in strategic, creative campaigns that are powerful and effective.
Dina Giovale
Director of Media Relations

Dina has a penchant for writing compelling client communications that emotionally move readers. She is a creative problem solver, and crafts stories and pitches that are highly engaging to reporters, readers, and viewers. She turns challenges into opportunities and is an experienced, dedicated, well-liked PR professional.

Chris Picknally

Senior Creative Director

Chris specializes in clean, crisp designs that have form and function. With more than 20 years’ experience, he is a technical expert and seasoned graphic designer. His calm, easy-going manner makes clients trust that he will get the job done. He is a master at publication design.
Michelle “Shelly” Talsma Everson
Content Strategist
Shelly is a talented writer, editor, and PR pro with over 15 years of experience. She has written and edited for dozens of publications locally and nationally. At Proven Media, she assists multiple clients with their content writing and PR needs, leading to quality, well-written materials and media success. Shelly has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and public relations from Northern Arizona University and is currently working on her master’s degree in communication through NAU as well.

Sadie Thompson

Publicist
Sadie Thompson is a recent graduate with honors from Northern Arizona University. With a passion for media and sports, Sadie maintained a dual major in Journalism and Strategic Communication with an emphasis in Advertising, while simultaneously writing and hosting a bi-weekly sports news television broadcast. Her in-depth understanding of journalism and the mechanics of news enable her to connect authentically with reporters, and she brings an innate ability to seek out public relations opportunities for clients. In addition, Sadie helps clients to develop and strengthen their social media presence and brand awareness by leveraging multiple social platforms. Sadie’s skills, her attention to detail, and her positive “can do” attitude help to build client relationships and exceed expectations.

Kaylie Tyrrell

Publicity Coordinator
Kaylie is a communications graduate of the University of Arkansas (Woo Pig!). She loves working with clients to help them achieve their publicity goals. She is a strong communicator and public speaker with a passion for customer relations, brand development and creative execution. She thrives in challenging environments, is a team player, and is dedicated to helping secure media placements for clients.

Cesar Vee

Creative Director

Cesar is a young, edgy branding expert who specializes in bold designs. While brand development is his specialty, he also creates strong logos and is a gifted illustrator. Cesar is skilled in print and packaging design and is experienced in working with cannabis and CBD branding accounts.

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Proven Media – with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts

 Headquarters
748 Easy Street, Suite 12
PO Box 2662
Carefree, Arizona 85377

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