"In a time of mass emails and random press kits, it is such a pleasure to work with Melissa and her group. They are true professionals and are selective about what they choose to represent. They understand our magazine and personalize their approach whenever they work with us. And, they meet tight deadlines and are great with the details – every editor’s dream!"
"I first met Melissa about two years ago when I opened my first shop, birch. We immediately had a connection. Last year when I struck out on my own and was thinking about how to go about starting up a business on my own, I thought of Melissa and sent her my portfolio to see if she might be interested in buying some flowers. Lucky for me, she wanted to represent me! I knew that working out of a studio and not having a storefront would be a big obstacle to overcome. I wondered how I would get the word out to the public about my new venture. Not only did Melissa offer to represent me, she introduced me to an amazing web designer who took what I had created online and made it legit! And because of Melissa and Ruby Press, rosenow floral design has continually been in print and online, which has been amazing for business. When I was first thinking about starting my own business, the thought never really crossed my mind to hire a PR rep. Now I don’t know what I would do without Melissa and Ruby Press. They have been so valuable in helping me launch my business and getting word of rosenow floral out into the world. I am so lucky that Melissa was willing to take a chance on rosenow floral, and she has been an absolute dream come true for me."

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