A news release about the addition of a new club to The Alaska Club Network, written by KD/PR, resulted in a lengthy story in the Alaska Journal of Commerce about business expansion.

About KD/PR
Connected. Experienced. Alaskan.

Kathy Day Public Relations (KD/PR) specializes in public relations strategic planning, copywriting, media relations and special event planning.

KD/PR clients include the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Rasmuson Foundation, Renewable Resources Coalition, World Wildlife Fund-Alaska Field Office, Reclaiming Futures, Anchorage Youth Developoment Coalition, Spenard Builders Supply, Alaska Pacific University, Aurora Productions and Kenai River Sportfishing Association.

Owner Kathy Day is a 2003 Graduate of the Alaska Humanities Forum’s “Leadership Anchorage” program. In 1999, Kathy was chosen by the Alaska Journal of Commerce as one of Alaska’s “Top 40 Under 40,” a recognition given to Alaskans under the age of 40 who are some of the state’s most promising future business leaders.

Prior to opening her own firm, Kathy worked for Bernholz & Graham, Inc. for nine years as Director of Public Relations. Her other work experience includes working as a public relations account manager for Evans/Kraft Bean Public Relations in Anchorage; as a reporter, anchor, producer and anchor for the Alaska Television Network, KIMO Channel 13 in Anchorage; and, as news director and news reporter at KGTL Radio in Homer, Alaska.

Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree in radio and television journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder, and earned her accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America in 1997. Additionally, her freelance travel and feature articles have been published in newspapers and magazines nationwide including Baja Life, Cruise Travel, Spirit, Northwest Airlines World Traveler, Anchorage Magazine and Coast Magazine.

Kathy is the 2007 vice president of PRSA’s Alaska Chapter, serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of For the Kids Foundation, the fundraising arm of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Anchorage, and is a board member of Girl Scouts Susitna Council. She has been a Big Sister to two Anchorage girls and has mentored UAA public relations students through PRSA.

KD/PR is a member of the prestigious PRConsultants Group, a nationwide group of public relations and marketing specialists that services the needs of national accounts in local markets. The organization links carefully selected professionals, who are either with smaller agencies or are sole practitioners, to work together on a national basis. More information on PRConsultants Group can be found at www.PRConsultantsGroup.com.

KD/PR owner Kathy Day has seen the positive affects a positive adult in a young person's life can have. For that reason, Kathy has donated countless hours to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Anchorage program. She has been a Big Sister to two Anchorage girls and was named "Sisters of the Year," for her Match with Alicia in 1998.

Over the last few years, Kathy has volunteered to mentor several young women pursuing careers in public relations or related fields. These mentor relationships came about either formally, through PRSA's UAA mentor program, or when Kathy has worked with interns or on special projects with young people.

"I believe it's critical to give back and to share my knowledge with other women, so they too, can be successful. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing the young women who I have influenced receive a promotion, obtain a new goal or land that prestigious job."

Doing A Good Job and Being There For My Family

KD/PR's business philosophy is a simple one. Give excellent client service at a reasonable price. Promise only what you can deliver, and have fun doing it.

"I feel lucky every day that KD/PR has allowed me to grow professionally, but still keep what is most important in perspective. My sons, Trevor (6) and AJ (3) and my husband Paul are the most important things in my life. It's a blessing that I can make a living doing what I love, and still make family an uncompromised priority."

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