"An amazing human and tremendously powerful PR talent. If you need your project to be more well known or have a start up that needs funding or really anything that needs more eyes on it you need Michael Simonson. Just do it. Worth every penny and more! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Robyn Flanery, Filmmaker and NASH Survivor
"I approached Michael with a PR task that most veterans shot down as not worthwhile. Michael believed in the project and helped me create a variety of tailored pitches for my documentary that yielded much better than expected results. Some highlights...
- Appearances on 5 TV networks
- 7+ Articles written
- Fielded 50+ requests and questions from outreach
Overall I would greatly recommend Michael's services. ‘Flashy’ PR agencies will want to drain you with huge retainers and lengthy contracts. Michael provides a sniper approach that was very impactful for me and could be for many others as well."
Preston Zeller, The Art of Grieving
"Michael has a unique strategy that works very well. He wasn't sure if he was going to be able to secure us placement, and he was honest about that. In the end, we were extremely pleased to have the following coverage:
-Two local news stations
-One trade publication
-One regional tech publication
-One regional business publication
-Local radio
-An edu-tainment blog post
-A business podcast
He was very responsive and worked around the clock for us. In the end, I think we got the better end of the deal with our contract because he invested so much time coordinating interviews. We will almost certainly work with him again in the future, and I think anyone would be lucky to have his sharp eye on their project. Whether you have a small or large business, I think he is an excellent person to help you develop your pitch. Highly recommend!"
Kari Lisa Johnson, Boom Learning
“The project succeeded beyond expectations at a very reasonable cost. I almost hired someone WAY more expensive, but because Michael reached out first I stuck with him to be fair. Worked out great because Michael is very knowledgeable and tenacious, especially if the project has a social impact he believes in. He aligns his compensation with success so it is hard for the customer to lose."
Doug Bartholomew (see case study here)
"Michael is amazing to work with! I had so many requests for articles and interviews that I could hardly keep up. Will absolutely hire again. Excellent work."
Amy Duval, Amy Whispers
"I absolutely loved working with Michael! He was extremely knowledgeable about his craft and was very prompt. He helped me with my recent Vogue cover story and made time to go over all my talking points. This really helped me with sharing my story in a professional manner that was also raw and authentic. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking guidance regarding PR!"
Halima Aden, Activist and Fashion Model
"Had a wonderful experience with Michael. He's very communicative and thinks outside the box. He's very honest and hard-working. He takes feedback with open ears and tries to respond to it creatively."
Fried Vizel, Tour Guide to New York’s Hasidic Community
"Michael demonstrated excellent performance on our press coverage project. Collaborating with him was a pleasure. His communication skills were outstanding, and he consistently met all project deadlines. His technical abilities are truly commendable. Michael proactively assisted with identifying and contacted both local and national media outlets who brought more visibility to the case against Mr. Yarde. Overall, my experience working with Michael was positive, and I anticipate engaging him for future projects."
Ossy Osagie, The Innocent Convicts Project
"I LOVED my time with Michael. I needed an honest thought partner, and the expertise he gave me probably saved me about 5 years of struggle and unrepairable branding mistakes. I am obsessed, and can't wait to work with him again. It sometimes can feel like such a gamble, as an entrepreneur, to work with someone you don't know. I found Michael honest, open, and completely refreshing and energizing to work with. I was seeking a consultant to help me launch my brand, and he delivered! I'd give him 10 stars if I could."
Breonna Danielle Rodriguez-Delgrosso, Emmy-Nominated Designer