Long-time SMU/Central Expressway-area hotel undergoes top-to-bottom makeover, joins the world’s largest hotel group Dallas, August 31, 2012 – The Radisson Hotel Dallas Park Cities, a long-time staple of SMU families, Dallas visitors and business travelers, is getting a new name and a modern, new look, thanks to a $8 million renovation that will upgrade the hotel’s 295 rooms, meeting areas […]
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Snelling ranked among top 50 U.S. staffing firms
With 119 offices nationwide, Snelling earns top-tier status in U.S. staffing industry rankings DALLAS, August 24, 2011 – Dallas-based staffing services firm Snelling has been ranked 46 on the list of the fifty largest U.S. staffing firms, as reported by Staffing Industry Analysts, a global advisor on contingent work, based on estimated 2010 revenue. With 119 offices nationwide, Snelling generated […]
read moreCooper speaks to West Dallas Chamber about social media
Lately, I’ve been called upon to give workshops or to talk to industry groups about social media, PR and/or how the two mix. Below are my slides from a presentation I gave today to the West Dallas Chamber’s first-ever “Brainstorm at the Belmont” series. My topic was building your business through social media. Using Social Media To Build Your Brand […]
read moreThe Pillow Bar featured on ABC’s The View
Our client, The Pillow Bar, was named one of Whoopi Goldberg’s “Favorite Things” on ABC’s hit daytime show “The View.” Cooper Smith Agency introduced Whoopi and the ladies of The View to The Pillow Bar’s luxurious pillows this Spring and they were immediately a hit at the studio.
read moreOur client The Pillow Bar featured on “The View” as one of Whoopi’s Favorite Things
Our client, The Pillow Bar, was just featured on ABC’s hit daytime show “The View” as one of Whoopi Goldberg’s Favorite Things. It was fantastic coverage! If you’re a side sleeper, THIS is your pillow! – Whoopi Goldberg Click here to see more of Whoopi’s Favorite Things.
read morePin It To Win It: Five Tips For Doing Pinterest Right
InIt seems like Pinterest, the new social media darling that recently hit 18 million unique users, came out of nowhere to become one of the most influential social media platforms of the day. Recent reports rank it the third most popular social media site, behind only Facebook and Twitter. I’ve also heard from friends with blogs and retail sites, particularly […]
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Cooper featured in Oak Cliff People
Cooper was the featured in a Q&A for Oak Cliff People, the community newspaper for the area of Dallas where he lives. It’s a fun read, including the best & worst gifts he’s ever gotten, why Dr Pepper is the devil and what he’d write a book about (if he were to ever write one). Click the image below or […]
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KWA Construction builds award-winning senior-living center
Dallas’ Hillside West Honored With NAHB’s Best Affordable Rental Award Dallas, March 5, 2012 – GroundFloor Development’s Hillside West senior-living facility in Dallas was recently recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) with the Best Affordable Rental “On the Boards” award. Designed by RPGA Design Group, KWA Construction was selected to build the 155,846-square foot, affordable housing complex […]
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Daltile featured throughout Jewel’s house
In early 2011, we worked with the wonderful designer (and our good friend) Kim Lewis to makeover the Stephenville, Texas, home of Grammy award-winning singer Jewel. Daltile’s Manufactured Stone, natural stones and tile were used throughout the rustic home that the singer shares with her rodeo star husband, Ty Murray. Kim knows a thing or two about making over houses […]
read morePR Trends for 2012
With the prolonged recession and the continued rise of social media in 2011, a seismic shift in the PR industry towards new media, social media and online marketing that started a couple of years ago was magnified. With the financial pressures on traditional media to stay in business and the general public’s increased reliance on social media to get their […]
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