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Thursday, June 30th, 2011

JoTo Tampa Bay: 83 Degrees Media

This month, we (JoTo) were written up in 83 Degrees Media. The article just came out so we thought we would share it with you…after all, you all have been part of our growth, so thank you and here’s to you!

JoTo: Growing Clearwater PR Firm Adds Jobs

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

“It was nearly two years ago when Karla Jo Helms and Diane Stein started a PR company out of Helms’ home. Both experienced in the PR field, the two women set out to start their own business, which has grown to five employees, a new office location and plans to double its workforce by the end of 2011.

“JoTo Extreme PR took an innovative approach to marketing using social media and advanced technology to beat out their competition, and grow into the company it is today. Now with a new office location in downtown Clearwater, the company owners are looking to grow even more.

“”We started renting our office space in downtown Clearwater earlier this month (July),” says Diane Stein, president of JoTo Extreme PR. “Before we rented the space, we were operating out of my business partner’s townhouse.”

“Stein says that it was important that the office be in Clearwater. “I live in Clearwater, and my business partner was a board member for the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, says Stein. “Both of us have an invested interest in the revitalization of downtown Clearwater, so having an office in downtown was important to us.”

“Now that Helms and Stein have an office space to call their own, the next item on their agenda is additional staff. “We are currently in negotiations to bring on our fifth employee, but we will plan to double our workforce by the end of the year,” says Stein. “We are going to need individuals who are skilled in the area of managing client accounts.”

“Stein says that in addition to being skilled in managing client accounts, prospective employees need to have a strong background in marketing. “PR without marketing is like steak without salt,” Stein says. “It just doesn’t work.”"

Writer: Kimberly Patterson
Source: Diane Stein, JoTo Extreme PR

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Sunday, April 24th, 2011

JoTo Tampa Bay: “Light Up Clearwater”

 

 

“Light Up Clearwater”

A Benefit to Restore the Historic Capitol Theatre, starring Suite Caroline

Even if you are not a local Tampa Bay-ite – this is something you’ll want to come to! JoTo has been asked to help out on a cool project, right here in Tampa Bay. We’re pretty honored. It’s a special benefit performance featuring Clearwater’s own sensational teen recording artist Suite Caroline and students from The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

The City of Clearwater and Ruth Eckerd Hall joined forces to renovate and revitalize the intimate Capitol Theatre located on downtown Clearwater’s beautiful Cleveland Street. Constructed and established in 1921, this classic structure, complete with a large mezzanine and furnishings reminiscent of a classic Hollywood theater, is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida. In 2009, the Clearwater City Council designated the Capitol Theatre a historical landmark. This is the first such designation by the city.

The benefit concert is to help raise funds to restore the historic landmark. Check out the event on Facebook here.

Don’t you know who Suite Caroline is?  We’ve done PR for the 4th Friday gigs in downtown Clearwater where she has performed several times.  She’s a prodigy!

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“At 13 years old, she’s a fireball of talent and guitar artistry, drawing enthusiastic crowds wherever she performs.” The Sounding Board – The Official Magazine of the Martin Guitar Company

“…it’s glaringly apparent that even though she’s just 13, when Suite Caroline straps a guitar over her shoulder and steps up to the mic, she definitely has ‘IT’.” ~David Norrie – What’s Hot Tampa Bay Magazine

The event is being hosted by The Hyatt Regency ~ Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa (301 South Gulfview Boulevard ~ Clearwater Beach, FL)

  • It’s Friday, May 20, 2011
  • 7:30 pm Performance – The Aqualea Room

Performance tickets are $25.00 each. Children eight (8) and under are free for performance only – restricted to two tickets per reservation with purchase of ticket(s) only.

There is also offering a Buffet Dinner Package from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the SHOR American Seafood Grill located in the hotel.

So, to recap:

  • Performance Only: $25 each
  • Adult Buffet Dinner & Performance: $65 each
  • Children’s Buffet Dinner & Performance: $50 each

Oh yeah, almost forgot – non-alcoholic beverages included in buffet price. Gratuity not included. They are advising guests to arrive no later than 6:30 pm so there is ample time to enjoy dinner. Seating is limited.

For more information or to make your reservation now, please contact our friend, Sherri Callahan, at the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce at 727-461-0011 or email her at scallahan@clearwaterflorida.org.  You can also visit the Chamber’s website at www.clearwaterflorida.org.

We’ll be there, of course, and we’d love to have some fun with you. So meet up with us!

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