Tom Gable - Marketing - Public Relations, Branding, Crisis PR

Profession	Marketing

Specialty	Public Relations, Branding, Crisis PR

Group	SDMV [EC]

Business Name	Gable PR

Title	CEO

Address	591 Camino de la Reina Suite 730 San Diego, CA 92108-3145

Work Phone	(619)284-1714

Fax	(619)299-1030

Web Site	www.gablepr.com

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Member Since	1/2010

Gable PR is a full service public relations, reputation management and crisis PR firm. It was founded in 1976 by Tom Gable, former financial journalist and Pulitzer Prize nominee. Tom is a nationally recognized authority on managing PR programs to deliver meaningful results. He speaks and writes frequently on strategic planning, image as a part of corporate strategy and the creative use of public relations. He is author of The PR Client Service Manual, the No. 1 agency management book sold through PRSA. He is an accredited PR Professional (APR) and a member of the PRSA College of Fellows, which includes less than two percent of all PR professionals.
The agency has used this proven strategic approach, creativity and commitment to results to support important economic, business, cultural, civic and community initiatives, plus complex programs for regional, national and international clients. Clients have included private and public companies, organizations, institutions and government agencies at every stage in their life cycles, from start-up to a Fortune 100 company. Gable PR programs often lead change, growth and new perceptions and behaviors. It has launched new products, companies and industries; built image and awareness for new developments; helped start-ups gain reputations and grow; promoted breakthroughs in life sciences and technology; generated buzz for new destinations; educated millions about important national issues; built and rebuilt reputations; managed media relations for international organizations; and stopped crises in their tracks. Agency programs have earned the highest honors in the PR profession and, more importantly, helped clients of all sizes and needs succeed. The agency is based in San Diego and supports its clients worldwide through its partners in IPREX (www.iprex.com), a network of top independent PR firms in more than 90 markets worldwide.

Gable PR specializes in complex public relations, reputation management and crisis PR programs for private and public companies, organizations, institutions and government agencies, serving company lifecycles from start-ups to a Fortune 100 company. More than two-thirds of its programs are for clients with national and regional needs. Its partners lead customized teams of specialists with the specific industry knowledge and media relationships that ensure clients achieve their business and marketing goals. Gable PR has affiliates in more than 90 markets around the world through IPREX, a global partnership of leading independent agencies. As a full-service firm, Gable PR provides the following.

Agency services include: branding, positioning and repositioning; strategic planning; marketing communications; media relations; social media programs; community relations; government relations, public affairs; crisis communications, issues management; Web site creative and development; research; product launches; special events; promotions; media and presentation training; investor relations; media and analyst tours; and cause marketing.

Gable PR helps clients from start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies in positioning, branding and all PR services. Most have complex stories to tell and challenges differentiating themselves from their competitors. The agency has a trademarked Guru Program to help even the smallest organization with compelling characteristics break out of the clutter and build reputation. Gable clients are typically innovative, competitive and passionate about their businesses or organizations, whatever the size. The agency is known for creative approaches to new product launches. Its crisis clients have difficult issues that need special attention and strategies for communicating to both internal and external audiences and building support.

Business-to-business, transportation technology, life sciences, renewable energy, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotech, venture capital, financial, real estate development, commercial real estate, accounting, law, insurance, lodging and hospitality.

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Social Clubs	San Diego Rotary, University Club, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club.


Charities	SDSU Foundation, SAE Foundation, Project Concern International.


College Degrees	B.A. Journalism, San Diego State University


Speaking/Teaching Experience	More than 200 speeches on PR, branding and crisis PR since 1989.


Organizations	Biocom, MIT forum, San Diego Venture Group, Century Club.

San Diego - Marketing

Specialties: Public Relations, Branding, Crisis PR