Five PRCs started their career in television, either as reporters or producers, 22 began their PR careers in large agencies, seven in non-profit organizations and three in government.

• Who took Julia Child through the McDonald's drive-through while on a press tour with her?
A: Melissa Libby, Melissa Libby & Associates

• Who created the Polar Bear and Penguin dance for the Kid Cuisine costumed characters to perform for and teach to kids at the Nebraska State Fair? Somehow the "Antarctic" backdrop didn't have any effect on the 99-degree temperatures.
A: Sharon Kreher, teamworks communications management

• In his former life as a reporter, this PRC interviewed famous millionaire baseball player Alex Rodriguez when he was in the minor leagues. He granted the interview only after the PRC agreed to buy him a soda from a nearby vending machine, because he said he didn't have any money.
A: Brian Knox, Zeppos & Associates, Inc.


• This PR professional sprinted across the Mall in the nation's Capitol to get something for a pregnant Faith Hill, country superstar, prior to her concert launching 7-Eleven's national People Who Read Achieve literacy campaign. She later carried kids off of Faith's stage during story time as lightning threatened the metal stage.
A: Amy Smith, Write Ideas, Inc.

• While on the HUMMER account, this PR guru drove the original, off-road route of the Baja 1000 with 20 national journalists -- talk about your "Ride and Drive!"
A: Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications, LLC

• For client Einstein Bros. Bagels, this PRC catered lunch and delivered a "Tasty Turkey" bagel sandwich to President Clinton while he was speaking at a local rally.
A: Barb Harris, teamworks communications management




• This PR specialist got to pet a rhino behind his ear, and as the Zoo's spokesperson, she often met with reporters 'behind-the-scenes' to talk about the birth of a baby orangutan or the arrival of lion cubs.
A: Susan Hamburg, Susan Hamburg Public Relations

• This PR person, who specializes in the arts, is a painter and an avid gardener whose roses have won "best of show" awards - and he has appeared in a Captain America suit for a client promotion.
A: Claude M. Gruener, PR Albany

• When this PRC - and then junior PR exec -- met the legendary Hollywood star George Burns while promoting his 90th Birthday TV Special, sponsored by Kraft many years ago, he said to her - "so you're the big cheese, huh?'
A: Stacia Kirby, Kirby Communications



• This PRC has juggled CEOs, major media personalities, and celebrities like John Lithgow, Paul Newman and Yo Yo Ma, along with film industry pros, fashion models, Chinese dancers, tall ship captains, AKC show dogs, dairy cows, Hollywood bug wranglers, mosquito experts, and Vegas showgirls. She's also a puppeteer, amateur belly dancer and yoga buff.
A: Julie Dennehy, Dennehy Public Relations

• This PRC has been an elf in the Dallas Christmas parade where she handed out Slurpee coupons. She once called Tommy Lee Jones to ask him to speak -- for free- at a volunteer recognition event. He accepted. She also helped conduct media training for Miss Texas 2007 as she prepared for the Miss America pageant, where she was 1st runner up.
A: Lisa Faulkner-Dunne, Faulkner-Dunne & Associates Public Relations

• Who personally created hand-bound books as the first-night gift for the Broadway production of Mamma Mia? Toni Antonetti, PR Chicago