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Who we are:

Hamilton Ink Media & Public Relations is a San Francisco Bay Area-based PR firm servicing eleven bay area counties since 1985.

We specialize in public relations for arts and entertainment, events, and businesses, who want to broaden their visibility through print, radio and television. Known for our hands-on approach, we help create and develop an effective media plan by working closely with you, our client, to help you realize your goals and enhance your brand.

TEL : 415-381-8198

FAX : 415-381-3319

EMAIL : Publicity@HamiltonInkpr.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - A La Carte, A La Park - Fillmore Jazz Festival - Film Institute of Northern California’s Oscar Night - Hanson Gallery Sausalito - International Sportsmen’s Expo - Italian Heritage Festival - Jeep King of the Mountain Ski & Snowboard Competition - Kid’s Day at the Landing - Marin County Fair - Marin Center Performing Arts Series - Marin Theater Company - MarinScapes Exhibition and Sale - Mill Valley Film Festival - Mill Valley Wine & Gourmet Food Festival - Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival - Osher Marin Jewish Community Center (JCC) - Oktoberfest by the Bay - Project Bandaloop - Reggae in the Park - Rod, Custom & Motorcycle Show - Stapleton Ballet - Sunny Hill’s Children’s Garden Grape Festival - Solano County Fair - Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival NON - PROFIT - Buckelew Programs - Hospice of Marin - Marin History Museum - Marin Human Race - Sunny Hill’s Children’s Garden Family Services - The Redwoods Retirement Community - EAH – Ecumenical Association of Housing - Whistlestop Meals, Wheels and More - Northern California Community Loan Fund

COMMERCIAL - Andrew Thompson for County Supervisor - Bank of Marin - Debra Nichols Design - Dutra Materials - Elaine Corrall Kendall - Glidehouse by mkarchitecture - Larkspur Landing - Madison Marquette Shopping Center Management - Rialto Cinemas Lakeside - San Rafael Rock Quarry - Simeon Commercial Properties - Solano County Revitalization Project - Town Center Corte Madera - World Wine Market PAST CLIENTS -California Pizza Kitchen – Bay Area grand openings - Disney on Ice™ - Hamilton Field Residential Dev.& Com. Properties - Joseph Schmidt Confections - Marin Ballet, Great Chefs in Great Homes - New Beginnings Homeless Shelter - New Century Chamber Orchestra - Portola Valley Equestrian Center - Rex Foundation - Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus™ - Russian River Blues Festival - Stars Agency - The Container Store – Grand Opening - Union Street Art Festival - Univision 14 – KDTV - Voicetrax San Francisco, Inc.

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Hamilton Ink works with clients on both a retainer and project basis. Sometimes we start out with a project and end up staying on board year-round. Our core strength is Bay Area media (servicing a total of 11 counties) from San Jose, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, to Sonoma & Napa counties, to Contra Costa and Solano Counties. We’ve also managed PR campaigns for a number of national clients and enjoy working with media in all markets.

"I wanted a real PRO to do the PR for the Glidehouse and this is exactly what I found with Hamilton Ink. The Hamilton Ink group are amazing to work with and have facilitated wonderful press relations for the Glidehouse in a way that has been effortless for me."

- Michelle Kaufmann, Architect & Creator,
Glidehouse by mkarchitecture

• Identification of short & long term objectives for a
  strategic communications campaign
  
  
• Identification of the target audience & target media
  outlets
  

• Development of a strong, consistent message
  & public relations identity
  

• Ongoing client counsel about media relations
  
  
• Development & maintenance of press kits
  
  
• Ongoing help in positioning the company in the
  marketplace
  
  
• Publicity for all company events is covered by one
  monthly fee (over a agreed-upon term)

Project Services

Project work has been a specialty at Hamilton Ink since the beginning. Many of our clients have an event they want publicized such as an art show opening, a film festival, or a performing art series. Project services typically begin three months prior to the opening date and end when the event or project is completed. Within this time frame we perform the following:

• Determine your objectives for the project and suggest
  options for delivering your message
  
  
• Identify your target audience and target media
  
  
• Develop and assemble media kit materials – press
  release, photos, and other promotional materials.
  
  
• Implement a comprehensive media relations campaign
  in print, radio and television - to ensure maximum
  coverage for your project/event.
  
  
• On site presence to help coordinate media appointments
  - as needed

Media Reports

At the end of a project or term, Hamilton Ink provides clients with a Media Report that includes copies (and originals) of print and web media coverage. For an additional fee, Hamilton Ink will include a PR Trak report showing the relative value of the PR coverage you received as compared to the equivalent coverage in advertising dollars.

PROFILE (Back to Top)
Learn about our company.

Pam Hamilton founded Hamilton Ink in 1985 after a 17-year broadcast media career in New York City. During that tenure, she held senior management positions with the CBS Radio Network, where she was Director of Sales Promotion and RKO Radio Networks, where she worked as Vice President, Creative Services for the two news networks and the syndicated entertainment network. In these roles, she had full responsibilities in the areas of advertising, sales promotion, special event planning and public relations. She worked with national talent on media tours, promotional programs and sponsor-based events, while handling national, regional and local media. Many of the on-air personalities are still prominent in the industry. Pam is active in the local community, serving as past president and board member of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and other community endeavors. Normally a rational person, Pam continues to root for the New York Jets.

Stephanie Clarke has been a senior associate at Hamilton Ink since 1992. She and Pam helped grow the company and establish the client roster it now enjoys. She took a short hiatus in 2000-2001 to work as Director of Communications for an internet security firm, but returned to Hamilton Ink in 2002. In addition to her extensive media work, her background includes entertainment, film, music and live event production. She has helped manage a number of musicians and songwriters and has worked with record labels from concept to distribution. Of the many live music events she has produced throughout the years, she is proud to include a star-studded concert for the 52nd Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC.; a number of live music & film events and tributes for the Mill Valley Film Festival, and an all-star concert at the Beacon Theater, NYC for the release of Rob Wasserman TRIOS album.

Serene Moussa joined Hamilton Ink PR as a full-time staff member in 2005. As a junior publicist, she is responsible for all aspects of media and public relations including working closely with clients to create an effective PR campaign. Serene has a B.A. in Communications from the University of California at Santa Barbara where she graduated magna cum laude and with academic distinction in her major. After graduation she polished her journalism/writing skills working at the Santa Barbara Independent and pursued her passion for travel- taking a much needed break and sharpening her foreign language skills. When she returned home to Marin, her interest in media brought her to Hamilton Ink as an intern where she spent a year learning the business and developing PR skills. Her work at Hamilton Ink includes everything from writing press releases and helping hone a client's brand message, to managing on-site media coverage.

Clara Franco joined Hamilton Ink in 2005, bringing a diverse knowledge of media and production to the team. After graduating from San Marcos State University with a B.A. in Visual and Performing Arts, Clara worked in Television production in Los Angeles for well known networks such as E!, NBC, and FOX. Her repertoire includes working on a variety of ''reality'' shows such as The Anna Nicole Show, The Apprentice, and Nanny 911. As a Production Manager, Clara had a wide range of duties including overseeing SAG contract relations, hiring of crew, on-location work, and maintaining production budget and schedule. She moved back to her home town of Petaluma in 2004 to be closer to her family and pursue freelance work on feature films in the Bay Area where she has produced for both San Francisco Independent Cinema and White Light Studios.

Gabrielle Harris has taken on the role of Intern for Hamilton Ink PR with infectious excitement and enthusiasm. As a graduate of the University of California at Davis with B.A. in International Relations, Gabrielle's interest in PR was heightened after an internship in Washington D.C. with a reputable firm specializing in non-profit and environmental groups. In her supporting role there, she gained valuable experience learning the inner workings of PR as it relates to a major metropolitan area and international hub. Gabrielle has lived in the Bay Area since she graduated from college, and now regards the eclectic and high-powered community her home. At Hamilton Ink PR, Gabrielle helps create media reports for clients, maintains the database, assists in all communications, and participates on site at client events and trade shows. She hopes to continue learning all aspects of PR and gain valuable insight on the day-to-day operations of a successful Public Relations company.

CONTACT (Back to Top)

TEL : 415-381-8198

FAX : 415-381-3319

EMAIL : Publicity@HamiltonInkpr.com

Hamilton Ink
250 Camino Alto, Suite 200
Mill Valley, CA 9494

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