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Empower Public Relations operates on an entirely new business model: profit through appreciation. At Empower, we value the journey more than the destination. Our clients receive outstanding press and often benefit from learning about our business model. Through authentic, upfront communication and aligning activities with our clients’ goals we achieve a sense of happiness that helps us be the best PR people in the world. We keep our agreements and seek clients who will do the same. We only represent organizations that have interesting stories and which have personable and available spokespeople. Finally and most importantly, we function best with clients who view us as partners and freely express their appreciation for a job well done.

Media Samples:
CNNPolitics.com
Date: 09.05.08
Link: Jesse Jackson release from the hospital

The Christian Science Monitor
Date: 08.22.08
Link: Sales Down, So Firms Boost Morale

Chicago Tribune
Date: 07.23.08
Link: Drink Events

TimeOut Chicago
Date: 07.21.08
Link: TOC Blog

The Times Of India
Date: 06.12.08
Link: Spreading Rumours May Get You Sacked

The Christian Science Monitor
Date: 06.02.08
Link: Some Employers Get Tough On Workplace Gossip

Marketplace
Date: 04.29.08
Link: Banning gossip at the office

Trump University
Date: 03.28.08
Link: Banning Gossip in the Office

Pastor Blog
Date: 03.06.08
Link: Thinking Out Loud: A Christian's Reflections

Newsweek
Date: 03.01.08
Link: Loose Lips Sink Shifts

RedEye
Date: 03.03.08
Link: Bosses recommend napping on the job

ABC 7 Chicago
Date: 02.12.08
Link: Blackberry Burnout

The New York Times
Date: 12.3.07
Link: Kiss Your Wife, Not The Blackberry

CBN News
Date: 11.20.07
Link: Water Cooler Talk May Cost You Your Job

BusinessWeek Article
Date: 11.19.07
Author: Kerry Sulkowicz, M.D.
Link: Analyze This

Eye on Chicago (CBS)
Date: 11.18.07
Link: Local CEO Gives Workers Free Lunch

Expresspersonnel.com
Date: 11.14.07
Link: Office Gossip: Friendly Chatter or Hurtful Conversations

Good Morning America
Date: 11.13.07
Producer: Joshua Gaynor
Link: Caution: This Office Is a Gossip-Free Zone
Video: ABCNEWS.com: Gossip-Free Office Enivornment

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