Solving problems is the simplest key to good PR. Here is a great example of a client that physically removed an obstacle others faced, thus creating lip-reading masks.  We’re thrilled to see Real Simple share these masks in their roundup. 

Mother Magazine featured Kelley Williams founder of Curasalve, the organic diaper cream that saved her baby skin (and restored her own piece of mind). 

Brand Elevation works to advance women of all colors through our #AccelerateHer initiative. Mariana Chambers, founder of Cut + Clarity is one of those women. Garnering coverage for her story has been so important as she is committed to prioritizing the advancement of women economically through the jewelry industry. 

Thrive Global is an online publication committed to accelerating the culture shift that allows people to reclaim their lives and move from surviving to thriving. With hundreds of Q&A’s with successful leaders, it’s a

Rafi Nova's CEO Marissa Goldstein discusses juggling responsibilities at home and at and at work after her daughter’s suggestion lead to the production of more than 2 million masks and a new approach to business.

"Many businesses now struggle near the brink of bankruptcy, yet a surprising countertrend is visible: a faster pace of new-business formation than last year. History suggests that some of these employers may become long-term success stories."

Christian Science Monitor's Laurent Belsie interviewed Rafi Nova's Marissa Goldstein for his feature profiling businesses that are thriving during the pandemic.  

Rafi Nova saw a problem in the deaf and hard of hearing community with cloth masks. For this community, masks prevent lip reading and impair communications. We initiated a partnership with actress Millicent Simmonds in which she customized the clear mask and chose two organizations, Deaf Women of Color and Texas Hand and Voices, to receive all the proceeds. The campaign was a win-win: Millie's mask raised funds for meaningful organizations and Rafi Nova reached a much larger audience with Millie's support.

With the current state of the world, it’s important to discuss diversity and different cultures with our children. Aubrey Aquino, host of Your California Life on ABC 10 wanted to highlight how to have these hard discussions with children with the help of Dr. Zabina Bhasin and the InKidZ subscription box.

Brand Elevation is inspired by Dr. Zee and her commitment to helping parents raise better global citizens. Want to interview Dr. Zee? Let us know.

Red Tricycle is a parenting outlet inspiring families to do fun, unique activities with their children. Their audience aligns perfectly with the mission of In KidZ, a box subscription introducing the world's cultures to families. 

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NPR has a national reach with a discerning audience that is passionate about learning and education. Listen to Rafi Nova CEO Marissa Goldstein and speech pathologist Olivia Gampel share the story behind the making of the clear Smile Mask and the critical role visual cues play in communication.

The interview was broadcasted over hundreds of channels nationwide and coast to coast. The impact of media relations can speak volumes to your brand.

Good Morning America loves a great story - especially one centered on hope and kindness overcoming adversity. Our partnership with Rafi Nova and Millicent Simmonds did that in a major way. The “Millie Mask” is a story that solves a problem for nearly 14% of Americans who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Want to know more about this partnership? Watch the 3-minute segment to learn what inspired Millie to partner with Rafi Nova and why she chose Deaf Women of Color and Texas Hands and Voices as the recipients of the proceeds.

Cut + Clarity is an ethically sourced fair-trade jewelry brand with a mission focused on women. Founded by Mariana Russo Chambers, Brand Elevation wanted Cut + Clarity’s media introduction to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month… and that’s exactly what happened. People Magazine included Cut + Clarity in their roundup, ‘Latinx-Owned Brands to Support in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.’ Through highlighting the brand and the mentioning specific jewelry pieces, Cut + Clarity has officially launched and made its mark. 

Cut + Clarity includes women at each process of the jewelry process. By working with women designers,

A highlight of our partnership with actress Millicent Simmonds and her mom Emily is the feature by Teen Vogue. Identity Editor Brittany McNamara focuses on how traditional facial coverings have largely ignored the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community. We invited Millie to partner with Rafi Nova and customize her own Millie Mask with 100% of proceeds going to organizations of her choice. The mask's floral fabric is from artwork she painted for her mother for Mother's Day and proceeds benefit Deaf Women of Color and Texas Hands and Voices. 

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USA Today features client Rafi Nova, innovator of the Smile Mask

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that people cover their faces in public to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Because of this, retailers, brands, and designers are coming out with new face masks nearly every week. 

We’ve spent the past couple of months testing face masks at Reviewed and found the best cloth face masks for most people. One drawback of these masks, though, is that they cover the mouth and nose, making it hard to see facial expressions. Personally,

Natural Wine Advocate & Firebrand Alice Feiring extols the virtues of Chilean wine (something we know a lot about) in Afar Magazine.

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

Even if you don’t want to rent a pickup and get lost on dirt roads—as I did to visit the winemakers in this story—you can still have a superb adventure visiting Chilean wineries specializing in natural wines. LATAM Airlines offers daily nonstop flights to