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Public Relations firm based in Leland, N.C. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pioneerstrategies.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://pioneerstrategies.com/news/) - [Pioneer Strategies receives Partnership Excellence Award from North Brunswick Chamber](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-receives-partnership-excellence-award-from-north-brunswick-chamber/) - [A Leader’s Responsibility and Impact as a Spokesperson](https://pioneerstrategies.com/a-leaders-responsibility-and-impact-as-a-spokesperson/) - [How to Kill Your Presentation](https://pioneerstrategies.com/how-to-kill-your-presentation/) - [The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/) - [Remember Your Core Focus](https://pioneerstrategies.com/remember-your-core-focus/) - [Four Cornerstones of a Strong Brand Reputation](https://pioneerstrategies.com/four-cornerstones-of-a-strong-brand-reputation/) - [Your Brand: Much More than a Logo](https://pioneerstrategies.com/your-brand-much-more-than-a-logo/) - [Plans are Useless, but Planning is Indispensable](https://pioneerstrategies.com/plans-are-useless-but-planning-is-indispensable/) - [Building Success Through Effective, Strategic Communication](https://pioneerstrategies.com/building-success-through-effective-strategic-communication/) - [Two Pioneer Strategies team members serving on 2025 NCPRSA board of directors](https://pioneerstrategies.com/two-pioneer-strategies-team-members-serving-on-2025-ncprsa-board-of-directors/) - [Williams launching new podcast](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-launching-new-podcast/) - [Don’t Move the Target Without Telling Those Trying to Hit It](https://pioneerstrategies.com/dont-move-the-target-without-telling-those-trying-to-hit-it/) - [Beware Dollar Store Diamonds](https://pioneerstrategies.com/beware-dollar-store-diamonds/) - [There is No PR Silver Bullet](https://pioneerstrategies.com/there-is-no-pr-silver-bullet/) - [Hiring a PR Firm? How Your Leadership Style Can Make or Break the Relationship](https://pioneerstrategies.com/hiring-a-pr-firm-how-your-leadership-style-can-make-or-break-the-relationship/) - [Pioneer Strategies Team Members Wrap Up Parallel Presidencies](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-team-members-wrap-up-parallel-presidencies/) - [Zach Drennan celebrates five years with Pioneer Strategies](https://pioneerstrategies.com/zach-drennan-celebrates-five-years-with-pioneer-strategies/) - [Williams attends NFIB Small Business Day at the Capital in Raleigh](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-attends-nfib-small-business-day-at-the-capital-in-raleigh/) - [Details Matter](https://pioneerstrategies.com/details-matter/) - [Where Are You Headed?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/where-are-you-headed/) - [Strategy First!](https://pioneerstrategies.com/strategy-first/) - by Frank L. Williams In the past, I’ve occasionally gotten strange looks from clients when I ask about their big-picture business or organizational goals. One even seemed a bit defensive and asked me why I wanted to know. The reason is simple: EVERY communication program or activity should be designed to move you toward your - [Williams completes term as NCPRSA President ](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-completes-term-as-ncprsa-president/) - [The Dangers of a Communication-Strategy Disconnect](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-dangers-of-a-communication-strategy-disconnect/) - [Want Truly Strategic Communication? Seat Your Communicator at the Strategy Table!](https://pioneerstrategies.com/want-truly-strategic-communication-seat-your-communicator-at-the-strategy-table/) - [Felton completes internship with Pioneer Strategies](https://pioneerstrategies.com/felton-completes-internship-with-pioneer-strategies/) - [Williams graduates from Leadership North Carolina's 30th Class](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-graduates-from-leadership-north-carolinas-30th-class/) - [Williams attends NFIB Small Business Fly-in in Washington, D.C.](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-attends-nfib-small-business-fly-in-in-washington-d-c/) - [Connecting Communication with Strategy](https://pioneerstrategies.com/connecting-communication-with-strategy/) - [Crosby joins NCPRSA Board of Directors as Communications Chair](https://pioneerstrategies.com/crosby-joins-ncprsa-board-of-directors/) - [Williams leads "Becoming an Effective Spokesperson" training for REALTOR® Association](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-leads-becoming-an-effective-spokesperson-training-for-realtor-association/) - [A Plan on a Shelf](https://pioneerstrategies.com/a-plan-on-a-shelf/) - [Pioneer Strategies announces reorganization, promotes Drennan, Crosby](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-announces-reorganization-promotes-drennan-crosby/) - [Williams installed as NCPRSA President, Drennan joins board of directors](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-installed-as-ncprsa-president-drennan-joins-board-of-directors/) - [The Power of Social Engagement](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-power-of-social-engagement/) - [Take 2023 by the Horns](https://pioneerstrategies.com/take-2023-by-the-horns/) - [Williams organizes successful public relations conference in Raleigh](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-organizes-successful-public-relations-conference-in-raleigh/) - [Williams delivers keynote address at N.C. State University’s annual PR Day event](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-delivers-keynote-address-at-n-c-state-universitys-annual-pr-day-event/) - [Little Things that Will Make a Big Difference for Young Professionals Entering the Workforce](https://pioneerstrategies.com/little-things-that-will-make-a-big-difference-for-young-professionals-entering-the-workforce/) - [The Value of Patience](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-value-of-patience/) - [Williams accepted into 2022-23 Leadership North Carolina Class](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-accepted-in-2022-23-leadership-north-carolina-class/) - [Crosby promoted to Account Executive](https://pioneerstrategies.com/crosby-promoted-to-account-executive/) - [Does Your Organization Suffer from “Irrelevant Great Idea Syndrome”?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/does-your-organization-suffer-from-irrelevant-great-idea-syndrome/) - [Drennan named Vice President of North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce](https://pioneerstrategies.com/drennan-named-vice-president-of-north-brunswick-chamber-of-commerce/) - [Crosby earns Meta Certified Creative Strategy Professional credential](https://pioneerstrategies.com/crosby-earns-meta-certified-creative-strategy-professional-credential/) - [Drennan wins Chamber's "Young Professional of the Year" Award, company among "Business of the Year" finalists](https://pioneerstrategies.com/drennan-wins-chambers-young-professional-of-the-year-award-company-among-business-of-the-year-finalists/) - [Eight Presentation Killers and How to Avoid Them](https://pioneerstrategies.com/eight-presentation-killers-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - [Williams interviewed by N.C. Institute of Political Leadership](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-interviewed-by-n-c-institute-of-political-leadership/) - [Get Out of Your Echo Chamber](https://pioneerstrategies.com/get-out-of-your-echo-chamber/) - [Pioneer Strategies wins Hermes Creative Award for Carolina Crab Brewing Company mascot logo](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-wins-hermes-creative-award-for-carolina-crab-brewing-company-mascot-logo/) - [Beware a Design with No Plan](https://pioneerstrategies.com/beware-a-design-with-no-plan/) - [What’s Your Communication “Why”?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/whats-your-communication-why/) - [What Comes First: the Pie, or the Slice?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/what-comes-first-the-pie-or-the-slice/) - [Effective Networking Begins With a Strategy](https://pioneerstrategies.com/effective-networking-begins-with-a-strategy/) - [Demonstrating Your Expertise](https://pioneerstrategies.com/demonstrating-your-expertise/) - [Zach Drennan joins Pioneer Strategies as Account Coordinator](https://pioneerstrategies.com/zach-drennan-joins-pioneer-strategies-as-account-coordinator/) - [Zach Drennan promoted to Senior Account Executive](https://pioneerstrategies.com/zach-drennan-promoted-to-senior-account-executive/) - [Zach Drennan joins North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors](https://pioneerstrategies.com/zach-drennan-joins-north-brunswick-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors/) - [Pioneer Strategies kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-kicks-off-20th-anniversary-celebration/) - [Frank Williams reflects on his roots in public relations](https://pioneerstrategies.com/frank-williams-reflects-on-his-roots-in-public-relations/) - [Frank Williams' first freelance PR client](https://pioneerstrategies.com/frank-williams-first-freelance-pr-client/) - [Pioneer Strategies' first client](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-first-client/) - [Best Wishes to Emma Ericksen](https://pioneerstrategies.com/best-wishes-to-emma-ericksen/) - [Williams re-joins NFIB Leadership Council for North Carolina](https://pioneerstrategies.com/williams-re-joins-nfib-leadership-council-for-north-carolina/) - [Pioneer Strategies holds 20th anniversary ribbon-cutting](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-holds-20th-anniversary-ribbon-cutting/) - [Lessons Learned from 20 Years in Business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/lessons-learned-from-20-years-in-business/) - [Pioneer Strategies celebrating 20 years in business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-celebrating-20-years-in-business/) - [Don’t Confuse Them with the Facts](https://pioneerstrategies.com/dont-confuse-them-with-the-facts/) - [Paint Your Own Barn](https://pioneerstrategies.com/paint-your-own-barn/) - [Pioneer Strategies team members join NCPRSA Board, Committees](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-team-members-join-ncprsa-board-committees/) - [How Changes in Purchasing Decisions Could Affect Your Business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/how-changes-in-purchasing-decisions-could-affect-your-business/) - [Owned Media: Don't Put All of Your Eggs in a Basket Controlled by Someone Else](https://pioneerstrategies.com/owned-media-dont-put-all-of-your-eggs-in-a-basket-controlled-by-someone-else/) - [Emma Ericksen promoted to Account Coordinator](https://pioneerstrategies.com/emma-ericksen-promoted-to-account-coordinator/) - [Is the Written Word Becoming a Lost Art?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/is-the-written-word-becoming-a-lost-art/) - [Pioneer Strategies wins MarCom Award for After the Republic web video ad](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-wins-marcom-award-for-after-the-republic-web-video-ad/) - [Pioneer Strategies wins MarCom Creative Award for City of Northwest seal design](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-wins-marcom-creative-award-for-city-of-northwest-seal-design/) - [2021 is Coming, and Not Soon Enough!](https://pioneerstrategies.com/2021-is-coming-and-not-soon-enough/) - [The "R" in RPIE](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-r-in-rpie/) - [How to Be a Good Client](https://pioneerstrategies.com/how-to-be-a-good-client/) - [A Refresher in Media Relations](https://pioneerstrategies.com/a-refresher-in-media-relations/) - [When Tensions are High, Think Before You Speak, Post, or Send](https://pioneerstrategies.com/when-tensions-are-high-think-before-you-speak-post-or-send/) - [Pioneer Strategies team members earn Facebook marketing certifications](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-team-members-earn-facebook-marketing-certifications/) - [Pioneer Strategies wins Hermes Creative Award for City of Northwest seal design](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-wins-hermes-creative-award-city-of-northwest-seal-design/) - [Pioneer Strategies promotes Zach Drennan to Account Executive](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-promotes-zach-drennan-to-account-executive/) - [My first professional news release (before email was a thing)](https://pioneerstrategies.com/my-first-professional-news-release-before-email-was-a-thing/) - [Pioneer Strategies launches new website for Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-launches-new-website-for-brunswick-county-association-of-realtors/) - [Starting my first PR Job at the Beginning of a Pandemic](https://pioneerstrategies.com/starting-my-first-pr-job-at-the-beginning-of-a-pandemic/) - [Leadership, Communication and Setting the Tone During a Crisis](https://pioneerstrategies.com/leadership-communication-and-setting-the-tone-during-a-crisis/) - [Leadership, Credibility and Communication During the COVID-19 Crisis](https://pioneerstrategies.com/leadership-credibility-and-communication-during-the-covid-19-crisis/) - [Seahawk Salute to Emma Ericksen, UNCW Class of 2020](https://pioneerstrategies.com/seahawk-salute-to-emma-ericksen-uncw-class-of-2020/) - [My first year in the Public Relations profession](https://pioneerstrategies.com/my-first-year-in-the-public-relations-profession/) - [How I Ended Up in PR](https://pioneerstrategies.com/how-i-ended-up-in-pr-4-30-2020/) - [Pioneer Strategies designs new city seal, website for the City of Northwest](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-designs-new-city-seal-website-for-the-city-of-northwest/) - [Credibility and Your Business' Reputation](https://pioneerstrategies.com/credibility-and-your-business-reputation/) - [PR: It's About Relationships, Not "Spin" or "Free Publicity"](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pr-its-about-relationships-not-spin-or-free-publicity/) - [Build Your Reputation Before You Need It](https://pioneerstrategies.com/build-your-reputation-before-you-need-it/) - [The Coronavirus Shock: A Time for Leaders to Lead](https://pioneerstrategies.com/the-coronavirus-shock-prepare-dont-panic/) - [Webinar: Leadership and Communication in a Crisis](https://pioneerstrategies.com/webinar-leadership-and-communication-in-a-crisis/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president joins Brunswick Community College Small Business Center Advisory Committee](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-joins-brunswick-community-college-small-business-center-advisory-committee/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president chairing Boy Scouts’ second Leadership Breakfast in Leland](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-chairing-boy-scouts-second-leadership-breakfast-in-leland/) - [Boy Scouts’ Leland Leadership Breakfast raises $6,500](https://pioneerstrategies.com/boy-scouts-leland-leadership-breakfast-raises-6500/) - [Frank Williams installed as president of Leland Area Rotary Club](https://pioneerstrategies.com/frank-williams-installed-as-president-of-leland-area-rotary-club/) - [Pioneer Strategies celebrates ten years in business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-celebrates-ten-years-in-business/) - [Pioneer Strategies plans successful statewide conference for N.C. Alliance for Public Charter Schools](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-plans-successful-statewide-conference-for-n-c-alliance-for-public-charter-schools/) - [Pioneer Strategies' president presents workshops, moderates media panel at Charter School conference](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-presents-workshops-moderates-media-panel-at-charter-school-conference/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ founder conducts small business PR seminar for Brunswick County Chamber](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-conducts-small-business-pr-seminar-for-brunswick-county-chamber/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ founder speaks to Leland Area Rotary Club on “Building Your Brand”](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-speaks-to-leland-area-rotary-club-on-building-your-brand/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ founder joins NFIB Leadership Council for North Carolina](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-joins-nfib-leadership-council-for-north-carolina/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ founder attends NFIB Small Business Day at the Capital](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-attends-nfib-small-business-day-at-the-capital/) - [Pioneer Strategies celebrates 15 years in business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-celebrates-15-years-in-business/) - [Pioneer Strategies' founder attends NFIB Small Business Day at the Capital in Raleigh](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-attends-nfib-small-business-day-at-the-capital-in-raleigh/) - [Pioneer Strategies' founder co-launches new promotional products company, Pioneer Specialties](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-founder-co-launches-new-promotional-products-company-pioneer-specialties/) - [Pioneer Specialties, Pioneer Strategies hold ribbon-cutting at new office](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-specialties-pioneer-strategies-hold-ribbon-cutting-at-new-office/) - [Emma Ericksen joins Pioneer Strategies as Public Relations Assistant](https://pioneerstrategies.com/emma-ericksen-joins-pioneer-strategies-as-public-relations-assistant/) - [What is Credibility and Why Does it Matter?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/what-is-credibility-and-why-does-it-matter/) - [Cornerstone or Afterthought?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/cornerstone-or-afterthought/) - [Get Out of The Weeds and Resist the Tyranny of the Urgent](https://pioneerstrategies.com/get-out-of-the-weeds-and-resist-the-tyranny-of-the-urgent/) - [Things to Consider As You Evaluate Your Marketing Communication Program](https://pioneerstrategies.com/things-to-consider-as-you-evaluate-your-marketing-communication-program/) - [A Sign of the Times: How People Find and Interact With Businesses in the Digital Age](https://pioneerstrategies.com/a-sign-of-the-times-how-people-find-and-interact-with-businesses-in-the-digital-age/) - [Remember Your Focus: All That Glitters is Not Gold](https://pioneerstrategies.com/remember-your-focus/) - [Will You Realize Your Vision in 2017?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/will-you-realize-your-vision-in-2017/) - [15 Years? Hard to Believe!](https://pioneerstrategies.com/15-years-hard-to-believe/) - [Planning for PR Impact: The Right Tools for Your Strategy](https://pioneerstrategies.com/planning-for-pr-impact-the-right-tools-for-your-strategy/) - [Chick-fil-A's drive-thru social media clinic](https://pioneerstrategies.com/chick-fil-as-drive-thru-social-media-clinic/) - [Planning for PR Impact: Identifying Strategies](https://pioneerstrategies.com/planning-for-pr-impact-identifying-strategies/) - [Taking Time to Recharge](https://pioneerstrategies.com/taking-time-to-recharge/) - [Planning for PR Impact: Defining Your Desired Outcomes](https://pioneerstrategies.com/planning-for-pr-impact-defining-your-desired-outcomes/) - [Planning for Impact](https://pioneerstrategies.com/planning-for-impact/) - [What is your Focus?](https://pioneerstrategies.com/what-is-your-focus/) - [Public Relations: A Strategic Cornerstone, Not an Afterthought](https://pioneerstrategies.com/public-relations-a-strategic-cornerstone-not-an-afterthought/) - [Public Relations: A Leadership Function](https://pioneerstrategies.com/public-relations-a-leadership-function/) - [A Few Misconceptions About Public Relations](https://pioneerstrategies.com/a-few-misconceptions-about-public-relations/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Social Media](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-social-media/) - [Small Business Survey Results: News Sources](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-news-sources/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Challenges to Marketing & Promoting Businesses](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-challenges-to-marketing-promoting-businesses/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Business Plans & Marketing Plans](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-business-plans-marketing-plans/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Views of Marketing and Public Relations](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-views-of-marketing-and-public-relations/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Views of the Economy](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-views-of-the-economy/) - [Small Business Survey Results: Challenges Facing Businesses](https://pioneerstrategies.com/small-business-survey-results-challenges-facing-businesses/) - [Results of Pioneer Strategies' small business survey](https://pioneerstrategies.com/results-of-pioneer-strategies-small-business-survey/) - [Pioneer Strategies signs on as Bronze Sponsor of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County’s Ninth Annual Benefit Gala for Children](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-signs-on-as-bronze-sponsor-of-communities-in-schools-of-brunswick-countys-ninth-annual-benefit-gala-for-children/) - [Pioneer Strategies celebrates nine years in business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-celebrates-nine-years-in-business/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club, discusses Social Media 101](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-addresses-south-brunswick-islands-rotary-club-discusses-social-media-101/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president speaks at N.C. Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ conference](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-speaks-at-n-c-alliance-for-public-charter-schools-conference/) - [Pioneer Strategies' president to present breakout session at NC Alliance for Public Charter Schools' conference July 12](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-to-present-breakout-session-at-nc-alliance-for-public-charter-schools-conference-july-12/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president joins board of directors of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-joins-board-of-directors-of-communities-in-schools-of-brunswick-county-inc/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses Leland Business Association, discusses 12 Keys to Effective Business Networking](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-addresses-leland-business-association-discusses-12-keys-to-effective-business-networking/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president chairs Boy Scouts’ first Leadership Breakfast in Leland](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-chairs-boy-scouts-first-leadership-breakfast-in-leland/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president to speak on "Leveraging the Internet to Promote Your Business"](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-to-speak-at-brunswick-county-college-small-business-center-seminar-on-apr-7-topic-is-leveraging-the-internet-to-promote-your-business/) - [Pioneer Strategies’ president makes presentation on earned media & public relations in political campaigns](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-president-makes-presentation-on-earned-media-public-relations-in-political-campaigns-at-civitas-institute-academy-of-practical-politics/) - [Pioneer Strategies celebrates eight years in business](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-celebrates-eight-years-in-business/) - [Author of "Networking in the South" to Speak at Pioneer Strategies’ Friday Morning Leadership Forum on Sept. 14](https://pioneerstrategies.com/author-of-networking-in-the-south-to-speak-at-pioneer-strategies-friday-morning-leadership-forum-on-sept-14/) - [Pioneer Strategies adopts Strike for Survival as 2007 Pro Bono Client](https://pioneerstrategies.com/pioneer-strategies-adopts-strike-for-survival-as-2007-pro-bono-client/) - [John Toepel, R.I.P.](https://pioneerstrategies.com/john-toepel-r-i-p/) - [Thoughts from Raleigh PR Society's Media Panel](https://pioneerstrategies.com/thoughts-from-raleigh-pr-societys-media-panel/) ## Pages - [home](https://pioneerstrategies.com/) - [Pioneer Strategies 25th Anniversary](https://pioneerstrategies.com/25th/) - Pioneer Strategies is celebrating 20 years in business this August! Celebrate with us at a 20th Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting and drop-in open house. - [Zach Drennan](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/zach-drennan/) - Zach is the senior creative strategist for Pioneer Strategies, a public relations and strategic communication firm based near Wilmington, N.C. Zach's specialties include web design, logo design, creative work and web video production. - [Lori Williams](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/lori-williams/) - Lori is the co-founder of Pioneer Specialties, a branded promotional products distributorship and Pioneer Strategies' sister company. - [Newsletter](https://pioneerstrategies.com/insights/newsletter/) - Sign up to receive the monthly enewsletter. - [Neil Moore](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/neil-moore/) - Neil is an experienced strategist with extensive relationships in western North Carolina. He lives in Belmont, located just west of Charlotte in Gaston County. - [Kelly Crosby](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/kellycrosby/) - Kelly Crosby is the senior account leader with Pioneer Strategies, a public relations and strategic communication firm based near Wilmington, N.C. - [Contact Us](https://pioneerstrategies.com/contact-us/) - Have a conversation with us to see how our public relations and marketing team can work with you to communicate the right message to the right audience at the right time. - [Digital](https://pioneerstrategies.com/digital/) - [Services](https://pioneerstrategies.com/services/) - Pioneer Strategies provides strategy, communication planning, traditional media relations, and web design and digital advertising. Based in Brunswick County, North Carolina, the firm works with clients throughout North Carolina and the nation. - [Website Design](https://pioneerstrategies.com/web/) - [Websites](https://pioneerstrategies.com/websites/) - See examples of how Pioneer Strategies has partnered with our clients to develop communication plans that move them closer to their vision and goals. - [Frank L. Williams](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/frank-l-williams/) - Frank is the founder, president and CEO of Pioneer Strategies, a public relations and strategic communication firm based in Brunswick County, N.C. Frank lives in Leland, N.C. - [Webinars](https://pioneerstrategies.com/webinars/) - [Copy of Insights](https://pioneerstrategies.com/insights-copy/) - [Insights](https://pioneerstrategies.com/insights/) - [AENCSpringConference2023](https://pioneerstrategies.com/aenc2023/) - [Web Design Old](https://pioneerstrategies.com/web-design-old/) - [Old-Services](https://pioneerstrategies.com/old-services/) - Pioneer Strategies provides strategy, communication planning, traditional media relations, and web design and digital advertising. Based in Brunswick County, North Carolina, the firm works with clients throughout North Carolina and the nation. - [About](https://pioneerstrategies.com/about/) - Learn more about the Pioneer Strategies team providing everything from communication planning to traditional media relations to web design and digital advertising. - [Partner](https://pioneerstrategies.com/partner/) - Pioneer Strategies augments services by leveraging partnerships with designers, writers and other professionals and firms. Find out more and partner with us today. - [Work](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/) - See examples of how Pioneer Strategies has partnered with our clients to develop communication plans that move them closer to their vision and goals. ## Portfolio - [NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation Impact Video](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/nc-realtors-housing-foundation-impact-video/) - [NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation 20th Anniversary Video](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/nc-realtors-housing-foundation-20th-anniversary-video/) - [Savannah Area REALTORS® Website Design](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/savannah-area-realtors-website-design/) - [Electus Governmental Affairs Logo](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/electus-governmental-affairs-logo/) - [Electus Governmental Affairs Website](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/electus-governmental-affairs-website/) - [Stevens, Martin, Vaughn and Tadych PLLC Website](https://pioneerstrategies.com/work/stevens-martin-vaughn-and-tadych-pllc-website-2/) - 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