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At SPR, we understand the critical difference between generating stories and generating news.

People read stories.  People respond to news. 

SPR is always aggressive, never pushy. We look for every opportunity to place our clients - their ideas, their products, their people, their services, their innovations -- at the forefront of the media and its consumers. 

We take advantage of our extensive media contacts, established through mutual respect and developed through years of experience.  We also constantly pursue new relationships with untapped news outlets around the country and around the world. 

In the process, however, we are always mindful that the object is not simply to get your name in as many places as possible.  The object is to reach your targeted audiences.

And if your news is big, we'll make it bigger.
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January 3, 2008

MSNBC, Luminex shares hit year high as FDA clears test for detecting 12 strains of respiratory virus

November 29, 2007

Memphis Business Journal, Overton Park nursing home makes poor performing list

November 16, 2007

Nashville Business Journal, $11 million cooler opening leaves Purity lots of room to chill

October 29, 2007

USA Today, Slave-owner heirs find harmony over history

October 26, 2007

St. Augustine Record, Study: Seniors fear loss of independence

October 24, 2007

The New York Times, Automated Phone System Warns San Diego

September 26, 2007

The Tennessean, TN Winfreys hope to help revitalize Cleveland Park area
Oprah''s dad''s barbershop will anchor commercial part of Winberry Place residential-retail development

September 20, 2007

The Boston Globe, MA Red Sox unveil green initiatives for Fenway

September 19, 2007

Country Weekly, Hitmen Hit the Ryman for Benefit

September 19, 2007

Belle Meade News, TN If you want it, they will frame it

September 12, 2007

WKRN, TN "Rolling Mill Hill Condo Project To Break Ground"

September 9, 2007

Tennessean, TN Mrs. Tennessee can now laugh about rattlesnake bite
Local company provides anti-venom, kind gesture

September 5, 2007

Nashville Business Journal, TN DeVry University's Nashville campus opens

September 4, 2007

New York Times, NY Heavy Waters

September 1, 2007

NFocus, TN Purity pleasure
Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ is a taste fest on a hot afternoon

August 29, 2007

HealthLeaders, Employee Dishonesty Major Headache for Healthcare Providers

August 21, 2007

The Tennessean, TN Dragon boat races set for the Cumberland
Saturday festival will benefit two river agencies

August 17, 2007

Austin Business Journal, TX
Plumgood to move; expand beyond natural foods

August 8, 2007

The Detroit News, MI Progress on beach closures may slow
Environmentalists say governments must act to improve water quality.

August 1, 2007

Southeast Real Estate Business, GA Office towers to change landscape in Florida and D.C.

July 30, 2007

Multi-Housing News, One Beale Begins Condo Sales, Rakes in $17M in First Week

July 25, 2007

Nashville Public Square project wins green roof award

June 19, 2007

Reuters, Senopsys and Patheon Collaborate to Develop Palatable Drug Products

May 18, 2007

The Tennessean, TN Velocity sells 85 units on first day

May 14, 2007

Forbes, PlantCML Acquires REVERSE 911(R)

May 11, 2007

The Wall Street Journal, Animal House Meets the Empty Nest
Condos Built for Hipsters

May 4, 2007

Ashville Business Journal, TN Harmonizing in Music City
Barbershop group''s relocation to Nashville demonstrates the pull of Music City brand name

May 2, 2007

The City Paper, TN Giarratana buys downtown’s historic St. Cloud Corner

May 1, 2007

CommercialAppeal.com, TN At one with Beale

April 25, 2007

The Tennessean, TN Local Business Briefs: Seigenthaler Group Wins Top PR Award

April 19, 2007

USA Today Getting gold out of green

April 17, 2007

MArket Watch, USA Specialized Telephone Helps Moms with Hearing Loss Connect with Family, Loved Ones
Clarity''s C410 an Ideal Mother''s Day Gift

March 30, 2007

The Tennessean, TN Behind Music Row: Banker's career began with love of music
Lisa Harliss heads the entertainment and sports division for Regions, AmSouth banks

March 28, 2007

Northwest Florida Daily News, Fl- VIDEO: Virtual tour of the Terceira condo

March 21, 2007

Houseboat Magazine, Harpeth Shoals Marina to Launch This Weekend
Public Invited to Attend Grand Opening Event

March 12, 2007

Forbes- HealthStream Buys Private Research Firm

March 4, 2007

Jackson Hole Star Tribune, WY- Organ donation gets easier

March 1, 2007

NFocus, TN- It’s alive!
Adventure Science Center’s Caper breathes new life into classic experimentation

February 28, 2007

Newsweek- Do 'Green Oscars' Matter?
Some critics dismissed the Academy Awards’ carbon-neutral claim as a publicity stunt. But organizers say there’s substance behind the label.

February 26, 2007

MSNBC-Utility TXU agrees to $32 billion buyout
Deal would be largest U.S. private-equity acquisition

February 16, 2007

The Tennessean, TN-Wash, wax and a latté to go
Franklin ''spa'' reflects entrepreneur''s affection for all things automotive

January 24, 2007

Baltimore Sun, MD- Plane trash
BWI, a few other airports recycle to hold down costs

January 21, 2007

The Tennessean, TN - As boomers, singles move in, the sky's the limit downtown
New towers to pave way for much higher profile

January 16, 2007

Yahoo! Finance- New Pharmaceutical Services Company - Senopsys - Makes Pharmaceuticals More Palatable
Massachusetts Firm Improves Taste, Aroma, Texture and Mouth Feel of Drugs, Enhancing Patient Acceptability and Compliance, Health Outcomes and Product Sales

January 8, 2007

The Tennessean, TN - Crank it up? Better not
With more than 10 million Americans suffering from hearing damage due to loud noise, it may be time to turn down the music

December 29, 2006

The Los Angeles Times - Attention, drivers: There's a sermon ahead
Punny church signs inspire chuckles and books. Not everyone thinks they''re divine.

December 25, 2006

The Palm Beach Post, FL - Study links pesticide to learning disorder

December 18, 2006

WTVF, Nashville - Old Building On Broadway Gets New Life As Diner

December 14, 2006

The Chattanooga Times-Free Press - NEW TEST DEVELOPED TO PREDICT HEARING-AID SUCCESS

December 5, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - CEOs devour business books for how-to tidbits
Business books sales growth driven largely by rank and file employees

December 3, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Artesia to grace West End Park, overlook Parthenon

November 12, 2006

The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Native land
Local citizens must manage development to protect natural resources

November 7, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - AmSouth customers now can access Regions network
Changes to come gradually, bank tells customers

November 7, 2006

Drug Law Weekly - US WorldMeds initiates phase 3 trial of lofexidine for treating opiate withdrawal symptoms

November 5, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Luxurious life on the water
Marina projects draw buyers who want river access and easy condo lifestyle

November 5, 2006

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Walk-in medical clinics at drugstores are spreading, but not to S.D. yet

November 2, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Belle Meade Town Center breaks ground

November 1, 2006

WKRN, Nashville - Belle Meade Landmark To Receive Makeover

November 1, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Plumgood Food expands delivery service range

November 1, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Inspiration for trendy condo names — Tony G. asked his mom for her advice

October 30, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Let's be smart in preserving Tennessee's natural resources

October 18, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Tulip Tree moves to new building

October 18, 2006

Nashville Business Journal - Encore sales center launches

October 18, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Planetarium project launched
Adventure Science Center plans new Sky and Space wing

October 17, 2006

The Commercial Appeal, TN - One Beale could be a real gem

October 13, 2006

The Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - Drug firm seeks patients for opiate-withdrawal test

October 10, 2006

The Hearing Review - Phone Designed for Millions with Hearing Loss Makes Ideal Holiday Gift

September 26, 2006

The Leaf-Chronicle, TN - Midstate buyers scoop up luxury waterfront condos
Cheatham County officials hope development will boost Clarksville''s chance at marina

September 22, 2006

The Star-Press, IN - Water company praises used-drug collection

September 22, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Phase I units of Braxton project sell out

September 21, 2006

Nashville Business Journal - First phase of Ashland waterfront condos sold out

September 20, 2006

Country Weekly - Keith Urban and Bon Jovi Surprise Crowd at Charity Show

September 20, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Crescent Resources to manage former Primus campus

September 11, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Just what a parent needs: Help
Lecture series brings noted child expert to town for workshop

September 7, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Center explores Pluto's plight

August 18, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Belle Meade project to break ground

August 7, 2006

NashvillePost.com - People: Holt-Southeast promotes executive to COO

August 1, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Signature to include Hotel Palomar

July 31, 2006

WPLN, Nashville Public Radio - Signature Gets Luxury Hotel

July 31, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group to have boutique hotel in Signature Tower
10-story hotel is key part of the $275 million skyscraper

July 29, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Find out your bug 'Fear Factor'

July 12, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Work on Encore marks beginning of new-look SoBro

July 9, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - NPT's chief out to share Nashville with the U.S.

July 7, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - The Plant Man: Vanishing bees a problem for gardeners and farmers

June 21, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - 'USA Today,' 'New York Times' give Nashville props

June 21, 2006

The New York Times - Creating Demand for City Living in Nashville

June 20, 2006

United Press International - Racial differences in seat-belt use

June 20, 2006

NashvillePost.com - Nashville execs launch consulting firm

June 20, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - 12 captains of local industry form their own consulting firm
Experience ranges from restaurants to highway construction

June 20, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - High-level business executives form consulting firm

June 20, 2006

The Newark Star-Ledger, NJ - Study: Blacks buckle up less than whites
But disparity doesn''t exist under Jersey''s primary law

June 18, 2006

MSNBC - Tests show mercury at high levels in the air

June 16, 2006

USA Today - Who's the biggest fish in the South?

May 22, 2006

TWICE Magazine - Aging Boomers Spur Amplified Cordless Market

May 14, 2006

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, GA - Building for bragging rights
Nashville plans the South''s tallest tower and other cities have ambitions, but Atlanta won''t be elbowed aside, city leaders say.

May 8, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Education Notebook: Nashville School of Law dean honored with roast

May 3, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Signature Tower stretches higher
Developer proposes a boutique hotel that would add 10 stories and $75M

May 1, 2006

Charlotte Observer - Don't sell our federal forests

April 29, 2006

Memphis Commercial-Appeal - Sell our land to fund their schools? No thanks

April 28, 2006

WPLN: Nashville Public Radio - NPT Offers House Sessions on TV

April 7, 2006

The Gallatin News Examiner - When disaster strikes Sumner

April 3, 2006

Healthleaders - Certifying Internal Controls: Should Nonprofit Hospitals Succumb to the Pressure?

April 3, 2006

The Tryon Daily Herald, NC - Selling forests to raise money for rural schools ‘a bad idea’

April 2, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Help area prepare for worst
Emergency Preparedness Challenge needs 2,000 local volunteers

March 29, 2006

The Salisbury Post, NC - Column: Land sale wrong strategy for schools, forests

March 10, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Icon construction under way
Residential, retail tower targets young professionals

March 9, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Southwestern hires high-level executives

March 7, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Class shows medical personnel how to add realism to injuries

February 24, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Dominican church expansion project nears completion
Final revitalization needs $600,000

February 14, 2006

The New York Times - At the Pharmacy: Prescription Labels Often Pose Language Barrier

February 10, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Olympic hero Joyner-Kersee joins local fundraiser

February 8, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Miles facility gets go-ahead

February 8, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Zeitlin & Company launches urban residential division

February 3, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Signature developer taking registrants

February 2, 2006

Genetic Engineering News - Prescription Label Translations Could Help Prevent Medical Errors
Meharry Journal Says Small Pharmacies Are Most Likely To Provide Them, But Computer Translations Are Not Always Accurate

February 1, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - Opponents say most can't afford health savings plan
Supporters see accounts as way to help businesses

January 24, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - FRA’s quiet classrooms use PC technology

January 22, 2006

The Tennessean, TN - New leader at Southwestern will marshal rapid growth

January 16, 2006

The Dallas Morning News - Antidote maker gets shot in arm
Small British firm benefits as storms, suburban growth spur demand for antivenin

January 15, 2006

The Miami Herald - Snake antivenin drug maker stands out during hurricanes

January 15, 2006

L.A. Times - Antivenin Drugs Help During Hurricanes

January 11, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - Conversation with a Leader

January 6, 2006

The Nashville City Paper - LifePoint, Advocat update deals

January 3, 2006

The Oregonian - Technology, low costs draw smaller cities to emergency system
Telephone alerts - Investing in Web-based systems allow for many residents to be called quickly

December 29, 2005

The Nashville Scene, TN - Getting settled: On the horizon

December 23, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - West Meade moms market designer hospital gowns

December 20, 2005

The Indianapolis Star - Stylish hospital stays

December 20, 2005

The Gulfport Sun Herald, MS - STYLEHospital fashion

December 18, 2005

The Chicago Tribune - Comfy gowns have patients covered with a dash of style

December 9, 2005

The Hendersonville Star News, TN - Indian Lake Village passes

December 9, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Mini-skirt moment turns into 'Glamour' film short for local woman

December 9, 2005

The Nashville City Paper, TN - Protherics announces major deal

December 7, 2005

The Nashville City Paper - Southeastern Telecom chosen as Symphony Center's provider

November 30, 2005

The Senior Journal - New Digital Technology Introduced to Enhance Phones for Hard of Hearing

November 23, 2005

The Nashville City Paper - THA, AHA tabs Gracey

November 19, 2005

More local women give in vitro a chance
Higher success rates, more facilities cited for spike in procedure''s popularity

November 10, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Study praises Waller Lansden

November 8, 2005

MSNBC - Foundation trustees relieved of duties by judge

November 3, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Shop, save and benefit charity at one time

November 1, 2005

Good Housekeeping - Help your aging parents

November 1, 2005

WNBC, New York, NY - Phones, Remote Controls, To Help The Elderly

October 31, 2005

WTVF 5, Nashville, TN - Medical Conference Looks for Minority Healthcare Improvements

October 26, 2005

The Salt Lake Tribune, UT - Check out gadgets that make aging safe, independent

October 25, 2005

The Sacramento Bee, CA - Savvy Consumer: Help your aging parents

October 24, 2005

WJAC, Johnstown, PA - Best Phones And Remote Control For Elderly

October 13, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Developers have eyed Bells Bend for years
The latest plans call for 1,200 homes on 800 acres in the area that has kept its rural character.

October 7, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Downtown is more than just fun; it's a place to call home

October 6, 2005

The Nashville City Paper, TN - Giarratana sees Encore near symphony center

October 5, 2005

Cabling Installation & Maintenance - Southeastern Telecom appoints vice president

October 3, 2005

The Nashville City Paper, TN - Bells Landing: A bit city in the country

September 29, 2005

The Nashville City Paper, TN - Curley to lead NPT

September 29, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - NPT board makes Curley station's permanent CEO

September 28, 2005

The Tennessean, TN - Protherics wants to stir up a buzz with U.S. stock
London-based company plans for its American division to grow and market new drugs on its own.

September 28, 2005