Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses Leland Business Association, discusses 12 Keys to Effective Business Networking

LELAND, N.C. – Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., addressed a gathering of the Leland Business Association (LBA) on Wednesday, June 9.  Williams discussed 12 keys to effective business networking. “Networking can be one of the most effective tools for building a strong, vibrant business,” says Williams.  “Unfortunately, far…

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Pioneer Strategies’ president makes presentation on earned media & public relations in political campaigns

LELAND, N.C. – Pioneer Strategies’ president, Frank Williams, conducted a workshop on earned media and public relations in political campaigns for the John William Pope Civitas Institute’s Academy of Practical Politics in Raleigh on Wed., Mar. 24. “My goal for this presentation was to provide the college students in attendance with a birds-eye view of…

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Pioneer Strategies celebrates eight years in business

LELAND, NC – Pioneer Strategies, a public relations agency that does business in southeastern North Carolina and the Raleigh-Durham area, recently celebrated eight years in business. Since its inception in August 2001, the firm has provided public relations counsel and services to more than 70 small businesses, non-profit organizations, political campaigns and other organizations throughout…

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Author of “Networking in the South” to Speak at Pioneer Strategies’ Friday Morning Leadership Forum on Sept. 14

Gary Davis, author of Networking in the South, will be the guest speaker at Pioneer Strategies’ Friday Morning Leadership Forum on Sept. 14. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $15 per person and includes a buffet breakfast; attendees must…

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John Toepel, R.I.P.

It is with a heavy heart that I report the unexpected passing of John Toepel, Jr., president of Concept Golf. John and his wife Linda lived in Wake Forest, North Carolina. When I decided in mid-2001 to strike out on my own and form Pioneer Strategies, John and his firm became my first client. I…

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Thoughts from Raleigh PR Society’s Media Panel

One of the hats I wear is that of Vice President of the Raleigh Public Relations Society. Tuesday’s RPRS meeting featured a Media Panel comprised of Sharon Delaney, news anchor at NBC17 in Raleigh; Rob Christensen, top political reporter at The News & Observer; and Rick Smith, managing editor of WRAL LocalTechWire. The panel offered…

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