At Singer Associates we recognize that every client has a unique set of communications objectives.
We are committed to achieving those objectives through creative, results-oriented strategies and tactics. It is this level of commitment and personal attention that has led to the following results for our clients and nationwide industry recognition of our work.
Public Affairs Agency of the Year – Gold
Small Agency of the Year – Silver
September 2011
Singer Associates doubled up in The Bulldog Reporter’s ”2011 Stars of PR Awards”, winning Gold in ”Public Affairs Agency of the Year” and Silver in “Small Agency of the Year”. Winners were chosen exclusively by working journalists from hundreds of entries representing the very best strategic and tactical prowess that PR/corporate communications has to offer.
Jason Barnett – named one of PR Week’s “Top 40 under 40″
Vice President, Singer Associates
A former political aide, Jason Barnett has worked as a leading strategist and policy influencer across several sectors, including land use development, green energy, and US labor issues. In his current role, Barnett provides strategic direction to a diverse set of clients, among them Chevron, Lennar, Calpine, and Big Lagoon Rancheria Indian Tribe. Among Barnett’s accomplishments was his strategic role in the $4 billion redevelopment of a former naval shipyard in San Francisco into a mixed-use housing community. In addition, his work with Calpine led to the company getting approval to build the US’ first power plant with a federal limit on greenhouse gas emissions. – PR Week, August 2010
Courtney Lodato – named one of PR Week’s “Top 40 under 40″
Vice President, Singer Associates
A former journalist, Courtney Lodato is recognized as a leading strategist in California, handling major public projects in numerous sectors – healthcare, energy, the environment, recycling, and transportation. Lodato leads internal and external communications efforts for several regional healthcare organizations that are undergoing $3 billion in renovation and building projects. She co-manages communications for the Transbay Joint Powers Authority in San Francisco, and is helping Norcal Waste Systems rebrand and launch the US’ first major food-recycling program. Lodato’s expertise also extends globally; she orchestrated PR for an international global warming treaty for The Climate Group of London. Previously, Lodato did PR work for the San Francisco Symphony. – PR Week, August 2009
Agency of the Year Finalist
July 2009
Singer Associates has been named a finalist by PR News, a leading trade publication, for its coveted Platinum PR ‘Agency of the Year’ award. Each finalist will receive an award during the PR News awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in New York City on October 21.
Silver Anvil Award Winner
May 14, 2009
Singer Associates won PRSA’s Silver Anvil Award for best Crisis Communications Program for our work representing the San Francisco Zoo in the wake of an escaped tiger.
Gold SABRE Award Winner
May 12, 2009
Singer Associates won the coveted Gold SABRE Award for the agency‘s crisis communications achievements in managing media coverage of an escaped tiger at the San Francisco Zoo.
2009 Silver Addy Award
March 12, 2009
Singer Associates was recently honored as a winner at the San Francisco Ad Club Addy’s Award Competition for our work on Norcal Waste Systems’ “Recycling changes everything” truck advertisement campaign. Using a unique 3-D process, the campaign artwork creates the illusion that the viewer can actually “see” inside a collection truck, the campaign focused on increasing recycling and composting awareness. Most of the image is true to life and exactly as you’d expect. But there’s one section of the photograph that appears inside the outline of a recycling/compost cart – where the benefits of resource recovery are seen. The ultimate point of the campaign is made clear by the headline on the side of the truck: “Recycling changes everything.” With over 60,000 entries annually, the Addy Awards are the world’s largest and arguably toughest advertising competition.
Publicist/Spokesperson of the Year: PR News – PR People Awards
Sam Singer, President, Singer Associates Inc. – November 2008
When things look bleak, Sam Singer’s the guy to call. He’s been dubbed “The Fixer” by the San Jose Mercury News and “Top Gun for Hire” by the San Francisco Chronicle for his talent to turn the news around when times look tough for clients. He acquired these nicknames after a string of campaign strategies hatched to deal with the fallout of the largest sex scandal in history at San Francisco City Hall as well as a tiger escape at the San Francisco Zoo. Under his guidance, Singer Associates Inc. enjoyed a 20% growth rate in 2007 and generated nearly $6 million in revenue.
Public Affairs Agency of the Year Winner: Holmes Report
“While firms that specialize in consumer public relations or corporate reputation management lose sleep over how to measure the success of their efforts, Singer Associates founder and chief executive Sam Singer has no such worries. He has a simple definition of success: he knows he’s achieved it when his clients emerge victorious in litigation, labor and land use disputes; when they win political campaigns, defeat unwanted regulation or manage issues so they don’t turn into crises.”
2008 Stevie Awards: International Business Award
Singer Associates was recognized for Best Communications Campaign by the 2008 Stevie Awards for our work on the TJPA Design & Development Competition and the unveiling of the “Grand Central Station of the West.”
2007 Northern California Bronze Award: Public Relations Society of America
Winner for “A Winning Bet for Barstow” media kit for Big Lagoon Rancheria Indian Tribe.
Sam Singer – selected as one of “The 49 Most Influential People in Town” by 7X7 magazine
December 2007/January 2008
“Singer’s name – “The Fixer” – says it all. If your reputation, fortune or political future is at stake, he’s the man you call to convince the public, the politicians or the judge that you’re in the right. That’s why BART, the 49ers, Levi Strauss and the Lennar Corporation (redevelopers of Candlestick Point and the would-be landlords of the 49ers) have hired Singer as their spokesman.”
Adam Alberti – named one of PR Week’s “Top 40 under 40″
December 2007
A rising star in the public affairs and corporate communications, arenas, Adam Alberti is responsible for more than $5 billion in major real-estate development projects at the San Francisco-based firm. According to agency president Sam Singer, Alberti’s innovative thinking and ability to generate strong public support is key to many projects’ ultimate success. Alberti now spearheads a number of accounts, including the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, which is charged with creating one core transit center and mixed-use development in downtown San Francisco. He is also a key member of teams serving Bay Meadows Land Company and Norcal Waste Systems’ massive food-scrap recycling program. A one-time liaison between San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo and the team’s players and coaches, he left to join political consulting firm Staton & Hughes. From there he continued on to GCI Group before joining Singer. December 2007
Agency of the Year Nomination: PR Week 2005, 2006
Singer Associates selected as one of five national finalists for PR Week’s Small Agency of the Year Award for the second year in a row.
Crisis Communications Campaign Winner: PRSA Compass Awards
Singer directed an intense media and community relations campaign for the acute-care hospital following the abduction of two-day-old “Baby Kerri” from her mother’s room.
Rebranding Public Relations Campaign Nominations: SABRE Gold Award, Integrated Marketing, and SABRE Silver Award, Tourism and Travel
A re-branding effort for San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay, directed by Singer Associates, followed a complete renovation with a new look, new collateral and a new name.
Corporate Communications Winner: PRSA Compass Awards (2)
Singer has handled more than 40 domestic and international public affairs and public relations assignments for ChevronTexaco including crisis training services and conducting major oil spill drills, in Papua New Guinea, Great Britain, Alaska, and throughout the U.S.
Advertising and Marketing Campaign Winner: San Francisco Ad Club “Gold Addy” Award
Singer launched Esprit’s first television ad campaign, which was issue-oriented and controversial. Additionally, the agency provided public relations services in major U.S. markets and served as counsel to Esprit’s owners and senior executives.
State of Nevada Public Affairs Campaign Winner: Telly Awards
Singer was retained by Nevada’s Governor to direct a major public information and education campaign concerning the Yucca Mountain nuclear storage project. This campaign was also a winner for the PRSA Compass Award, Las Vegas Women In Communications EAM Award, Las Vegas Ad Club Addy Award, Creativity in Public Relations Award, and the PRSA Bronze Anvil Award.