Final PR proposal for Must, a makeup and spray tan salon in Manlius, New York. Project completed with Laura Amato for PR Lab, a senior capstone course at Ithaca College.
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Must PR Proposal
1. A Strategic Public Relations Plan
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Prepared by Laura Amato & Katie O’Hara
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3. Ann-Marie Adams, CEO/Director
Lab17
Department of Strategic Communication
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Ithaca College
950 Danby Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
December 5, 2017
Debbie Teelin
301 East Seneca Street
Manlius, NY 13104
RE: LAB17 Strategic Public Relations Proposal
Dear Debbie Teelin,
It is my pleasure to endorse the effort by the student-run public relations agency Lab17 in developing
this strategic proposal for your review and potential implementation to elevate MUST’s position in the
marketplace and increase their brand awareness.
The content of this document is intended to inform, educate and guide MUST in making future
decisions that will directly benefit your business through consistent branding and messaging
strategies.
The strategic consulting experience of Lab17’s 18 staff members created a transformational learning
environment for the students enrolled in this senior capstone course. It also provided each student
with a rich learning opportunity to integrate theory with practice while making real-time strategic
communication decisions. Your agreement to bring the MUST forward as a client in simulation
ensures that these students have the requisite knowledge and skills to enter the workforce upon
graduation.
Please feel free to contact me via email at aadams4@ithaca.edu or cellular telephone at
843.321.0430 should you need any additional information pertaining to this proposal or the work of
Lab17. I will be in touch in the next seven days via email to solicit your participation in a short survey
of your “client” experience.
Thank you for placing your confidence in the professional skillsets of these remarkable young people.
Sincerely,
Ann-Marie Adams, CEO/Director
Adjunct Professor, IC PRLAB “Lab17”
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lab17 designed a campaign that establishes MUST’s brand architecture to more effectively reach its target
audience. As well, this campaign set out to create social media content that would engaged the same
audience.
MUST is a makeup and spray tan business in Manlius, New York that specializes in hand-applied spray
tans, makeup services, waxes, and lash enhancements. They also carry several retail lines of high quality
cosmetics and skincare products.
We believe that MUST currently lacks a clear brand architecture and that a strategic branding campaign is
necessary for its short-term success and, ultimately, to increase its customer base. Uniting branding and
messaging strategies will elevate MUST’s position in the marketplace and increase their brand awareness.
The strategic initiatives suggested in this proposal will establish an online and offline presence of MUST in
the greater Syracuse market.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... 6
SWOT ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................................... 9
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... 11
TARGET AUDIENCE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................... 14
OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES .................................................................................................... 16
MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION ........................................................................................... 21
TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................................. 23
ESTIMATED FEES .................................................................................................................... 25
ABOUT THE AGENCY ............................................................................................................. 26
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 30
• APPENDIX A: Digital Platform Analysis .................................................................... 31
• APPENDIX B: Social Media Tips ................................................................................. 32
• APPENDIX C: MUST Brand Guidelines ...................................................................... 33
• APPENDIX D: MUST Key Messages ........................................................................... 34
• APPENDIX E: Website Updates ................................................................................. 35
• APPENDIX F: Social Profile Updates ......................................................................... 36
• APPENDIX G: Social Media Guidelines ...................................................................... 37
• APPENDIX H: Social Media Calendar ........................................................................ 39
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SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
MUST is a makeup and spray tan business run by Debbie Teelin in Manlius, New York. MUST specializes in
hand-applied spray tans, makeup services, waxes, and lash enhancements. They also carry several retail
lines of high quality cosmetics and skincare products. Their mission is to provide clients with premium
services for weddings, proms, and special events in a welcoming studio environment. MUST was founded in
2016.
STAFFING
MUST is currently staffed by a total of six employees consisting of two makeup artists and three freelance
makeup artists on retainer. Debbie runs all administrative and financial operations for the business.
MISSION STATEMENT
MUST’s overall objective is to provide its clients with premium services for weddings, proms, and special
events. By developing a solid brand architecture, a formal mission statement can be created for MUST to
use on its website and social platforms.
CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS
MUST has a website that outlines their current beauty services and packages. The website not only provides
rates but provides additional information explaining their services accompanied by client before-and-
after shots. The current website has an ample amount of helpful information for prospective customers;
however, some of the content is outdated and is not organized effectively.
MUST has a limited social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. MUST’s Facebook page has 346 likes
and 343 followers; however, MUST does not post often. When they do, their posts typically relate to tent
pole moments or feature client before-and-after shots. Although their Facebook page lacks consistent
content (their last post was in August 2017), they do generate a notable amount of Facebook reviews. The
salon has a 4.9 out of 5-star rating with 21 reviews to date. MUST is also very responsive to these reviews by
posting thoughtful comments.
MUST’s Instagram page lacks a branded combination of uniformity and variety. Aesthetic is highly valued on
Instagram, especially for beauty brands and accounts. Their posts are random and lack purpose; most posts
feature client before-and-after shots. The page has 97 posts and 146 followers. Both social media platforms
lack a consistent brand architecture and messaging varies between platforms.
In terms of outreach, MUST does not have an established public relations strategy. Most of their business is
generated from positive word-of-mouth within the community or from past clients. Founder Debbie Teelin
has appeared on a local television show, Bridge Street, for a couple of segments. The methods of achieving
this television spot were not strategic.
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MARKET ANALYSIS
There is a growing interest in makeup application and cosmetics products among the everyday American
woman. In the United States, Fabrizio Freda, the President & CEO of Estee Lauder reported, “women are
spending more [on beauty products], 13% more on foundation, 18% more on concealer, 35% of women
use more than five makeup products every day and 80% use three skin care products every day… and six
mascaras are sold per minute in the U.S.” (Kestenbaum, 2017).
The rise of digital platforms and widely accessible content has greatly transformed the beauty industry.
In three years, both branded and non-branded beauty-related videos “increased from 300 million to 700
million views per month. In total, YouTube has 14.9 billion beauty-related video views and 75+ hours of
new beauty-related content is uploaded to YouTube on a daily basis” (White, 2017). Popular platforms like
YouTube and Instagram are resource hubs for beauty and wellness information and tutorials from which
many beauty guru influencers have emerged. In a 2015 study of the U.S. cosmetics industry, “TABS Analytics
found Instagram is very important in the purchasing decisions of 31 percent of Millennials who are heavy
buyers of cosmetics, an 11 percent increase from 2014” (Brown, 2016). The rise of vloggers and influencers in
the beauty industry provides consumers with access to a wealth of free information in the comfort of their
own home.
There are also a growing number of cosmetics retail stores that offer makeup application and salon
services, a major player being American beauty retail chain, Ulta Beauty. They serve as one-stop shops
for all beauty and skincare needs. Their strengths include established brand images, numerous locations,
e-commerce sites and wide selections of products and services.
In recent years, spray tanning has grown in popularity due to increasing stigmas and health warnings around
UV bed tanning. Public health officials and medical researchers “spent decades ringing alarm bells over the
cancer risks tied to tanning... In 2010, the Federal Trade Commission forced the Indoor Tanning Association
to abandon a marketing campaign arguing that there are health benefits to tanning” (Clark, 2016). Multiple
studies have linked UV ray tanning beds to skin cancer, resulting in increased government regulations and
taxes. According to the American Cancer Society, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies
the use of UV-emitting tanning devices as “carcinogenic to humans” (American Cancer Society, 2017). This
includes sunlamps and sunbeds (tanning beds). The spray tan emerged as an alternative option to sun beds
that posed less of a health risk.
The MUST market spans across the east side of Syracuse, NY. The market consists of primarily upper middle
class to upper class residents who have significant disposable incomes to spend on beauty services. Because
they fall in the upper class socioeconomic range, they also have a higher likelihood of attending formal
events and therefore requiring salon beauty services.
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COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
MUST is a unique beauty salon in the fact that they offer makeup and spray tanning services together in
one shop. Because not many of MUST’s competitors offer both of these services in the same location, three
distinct categories of competitors have been created to analyze the marketplace: makeup services, spray
tanning services, and direct competitors who offer both spray tanning and makeup services.
DIRECT COMPETITORS
1. Syracuse Makeup Artistry
Syracuse Makeup Artistry offers extensive makeup services for occasions including weddings, proms, photo
shoots and fitness competitions. They also provide tattoo coverage, false lash application, full body waxes
and airbrush spray tanning.
2. Green Beauty Bliss
Green Beauty Bliss is a holistic beauty hotspot that offers services including spray tanning, airbrush makeup,
organic facials, light therapy and organic waxing. It is located in Syracuse, NY.
INDIRECT SPRAY TANNING COMPETITORS
1. Zoom Tan
One of MUST’s major competitors for spray tan applications is Zoom Tan, a spray tan chain known for its
inexpensive prices. Zoom Tan has two locations in East Syracuse and multiple locations across the Syracuse
market. Their two main services include UV bed tanning and spray tanning, and they offer several tanning
lotions for sale in their stores. Zoom Tan promotes various memberships and packages.
2. Tanning Oasis
Located in Liverpool, NY, Tanning Oasis specializes in bed and sunless tanning services offered at low prices.
Tanning Oasis also carries an extensive collection of tanning lotions and accessories.
3. Reena Elizabeth - Mobile Spray Tan
Reena Elizabeth is a spray tan salon located in Syracuse, NY that offers spray tans using paraben free,
gluten free, sulfate free, nut allergen free and 100% vegan formula. They also target special occasions and
weddings with their parties and events packages.
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INDIRECT MAKEUP COMPETITORS
1. A-List Makeup Artistry
A-List Makeup Artistry is a professional makeup artist duo based in Syracuse, NY. They provide bridal and
commercial makeup artist services.
2. Pastel Makeup and Style
Pastel Makeup and Style provides makeup and styling services for special events including weddings, proms,
runway and TV appearances. Their prices fall in the mid to upper range.
3. Sephora/Ulta/Beauty Counters in Destiny USA
There are a few major beauty retailers located in Destiny USA mall, including Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Lord
& Taylor’s Bobbi Brown and Clinique makeup counters. There is also an Ulta Beauty store located in DeWitt,
NY. These stores carry extensive cosmetic retail lines and offer makeup application services. Ulta Beauty
stores house full service salons, which include beauty, hair, skin and brow services.
4. Miracles Hair Salon
Located in Fayetteville, NY, Miracles Hair Salon’s services include hair, nail, spa, wax, laser hair removal and
skin care. Miracles has a similar target audience to MUST
A digital platform analysis can be found in the Appendix comparing each competitor’s online usage and
presence.
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TARGET AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
MUST primarily targets women ages 16 to 65+. The target audience can be broken up into target segments
based on services and current consumer situations.
THE ANXIOUS BRIDE
MUST targets brides seeking cosmetics and spray tanning services. Brides are typically responsible for
securing beauty services for themselves and their entire bridal party. Brides sometimes expect makeup
technicians to perform on-site makeovers and some may receive treatments in-store. The bridal industry
is competitive and stressful. Brides are known to tirelessly utilize the Internet and online communities for
planning their weddings: “Approximately 64 percent of brides use Pinterest to find inspiration, and many
couples plan their weddings through apps and mobile devices” (Schmidt, 2017). Weddings are a special day
for brides and many do not mind spending extra money on a premium service if they can see the benefits.
In order to capture this target market, MUST must leverage testimonials and reviews to community value
and quality of the services. MUST must also be active on online bridal communities, such as The Knot and
Pinterest, where brides research the majority of their wedding detail information.
SPECIAL NIGHT SPLURGERS
Another segment of the target audience is women seeking cosmetics and spray tanning applications for
special events such as proms, weddings, charity galas, and black-tie events. It has become increasingly
popular for women to receive professional beauty services for special events. In the beauty salon industry,
“revenue growth is expected to increase by 3.3 percent annually through 2017, partly due to people having
more disposable income to spend on higher end services, such as facials, massages and special skin care
products” (Wagner, 2017). This service is also becoming increasingly popular for high school proms in middle
to upper class communities. Many girls seek out makeup services and spray tans as part of the “norm.”
These beauty rituals are becoming a staple of the “prom experience.”
TREAT YOURSELF DAILIES
MUST also targets women seeking spray tanning services and cosmetics products for usage in everyday life.
Spray tanning services have become the popular choice over other tanning methods as consumers are more
educated about the health dangers of tanning beds and sun exposure. In 2014, there was a “9.5 percent
uptick in revenue from sunless tanners...putting it en route to becoming a $763.4 million industry by year’s
end” (Brooke, 2014). Additionally, research from IBIS World indicated that “the self-tanning industry is on
track to grow significantly over the next five years” (Brooke, 2014). In addition to its spray tanning services,
MUST aims its collection of cosmetics and skincare lines at women for everyday usage, not just for special
events. They offer mostly natural products that women can incorporate into their daily beauty routines
once they leave the salon.
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OBJECTIVES
After considering MUST’s personal goals and Lab17’s strategic expertise, Lab17 recommends the following
strategic objectives to elevate the MUST brand:
Objective 1: Create a strong brand identity
Objective 2: Establish cohesive communication efforts
Objective 3: Increase brand awareness
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STRATEGIES
Based on that stated communications objectives, Lab17 has outlined a list of several strategies and tactics
to implement to elevate the MUST brand. These specific strategies and tactics are outlined below.
OBJECTIVE 1: CREATE A STRONG BRAND IDENTITY
Strategy: Establish a clear branding strategy in the marketplace
Tactic 1: Develop a brand architecture that represents the MUST brand
MUST lacks a brand identity in the marketplace. Due to the fast-pace nature of small businesses, MUST
has never formally created a brand identity or brand architecture plan for the company. One tactic to
accomplish this strategy is through this proposal. This plan outlines MUST’s current position in the
marketplace and will provide a basic brand identity strategy for the company. The MUST Brand Guidelines
and MUST Style Guide, located in the Appendix, identify MUST’s branding strategy and can be used in the
future to reference all branding decisions. These documents will help preserve a consistent image for the
evolving brand and company.
OBJECTIVE 2: ESTABLISH COHESIVE COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS
Strategy: Communicate consistent branded messaging across the website and social platforms
Tactic 1: Design a key messaging document to reference when developing website and social platforms
MUST currently operates a website and limited social media accounts with varying brand messaging. To
establish consistent messaging, brands must be confident in their elevator pitch, tagline, brand emotion,
key messages, brand benefits, and supporting facts. These elements, located in the Key Messages document
of the Appendix, can then be used to craft all future communication efforts on the website and social
media platforms in order to develop and maintain consistent brand messaging.
Tactic 2: Update website to communicate current offerings and brand architecture
One major problem, identified by CEO and owner Debbie Teelin, is MUST’s current website. The website
structure is disorganized and does not feature consistent branding efforts across MUST’s various platforms.
Many of the services and prices on the website are outdated and incorrect. In an effort to coordinate
MUST’s communications and align branded messaging, the website should follow the brand guidelines and
be updated. The updated version of the website can be viewed at www.makeupspraytan.com. Screenshots
of the website, before the revisions, can be viewed in the appendix.
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Tactic 3: Create and curate social media content
The brand’s current Instagram and Facebook pages do not post cohesive content on a regular basis. For
a beauty services brand, visual content and testimonial photos are especially important for highlighting
the brand’s benefits on social media to draw in customers. Social media photos should form a cohesive
aesthetic and consistent messaging. For the first few months, MUST can follow the social media content
calendar provided in the Appendix, which recommends posting on Instagram and Facebook one to two
times per week each.
OBJECTIVE 3: INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS
Strategy: Increase awareness of the MUST brand in the Syracuse market
Tactic 1: Establish a presence in small business platforms
Yelp is an online platform that curates user reviews and recommendations for top restaurants, shopping,
nightlife, entertainment, services and more. Yelp is a credible third-party platform that consumers trust to
receive an honest opinion and review of services. In order to increase MUST’s brand awareness and enter the
consumer’s consideration set, MUST must be active on this platform. MUST has already garnered multiple
positive reviews on Facebook, so positive word of mouth will also be easy to achieve on Yelp. A presence on
Yelp will also increase MUST’s searchability and online presence outside of social platforms.
Tactic 2: Establish a presence in online bridal communities
The bridal community is heavily involved in platforms like Pinterest and The Knot, which are online spaces
where brides can plan, gather inspiration, and connect with each other. For MUST to increase awareness of
its bridal services in its target market, it is important to penetrate popular platforms in the industry. MUST
must establish an active presence on both platforms and include photos of the brand’s own bridal services
as well as testimonials to increase consumer awareness and consideration. See Appendix for a screenshot
of MUST’s new profiles on Pinterest.
Tactic 3: Review website keywords for SEO optimization
When performing a Google search of “MUST,” the business does not appear at the top of search results
page. When searching “MUST Manlius,” “MUST spray tan,” and “Manlius makeup,” the brand appears as the
first search result. However, MUST does not appear in the results of a search for “spray tan Syracuse” and
“makeup Syracuse.” To improve search engine optimization, MUST should include keywords like Syracuse.
Because MUST is also a word with a different meaning, the two can sometimes be confused, which is why
additional keywords are so important for optimization.
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Tactic 4: Increase positive word-of-mouth
MUST has formed strong relationships with its customers and the surrounding community. Positive
word-of-mouth is the primary communications effort that drives sales for MUST currently. The suggested
messaging and branding efforts illustrated in the above tactics include creating and updating profiles on
a variety of digital platforms. In order to effectively leverage and increase followers on these platforms,
business cards should be created to advertise MUST’s new digital presence. Business cards are a small,
convenient, and inexpensive method to spread positive word-of-mouth. Business cards can be passed on
from friend to friend. Debbie and her stylists can also give business cards to clients to encourage them to
follow the accounts and write reviews. The cards will have the links to the various platforms where they can
write reviews including Yelp, Facebook, and The Knot.
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MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE 1: CREATE A STRONG BRAND IDENTITY
Survey
In order to measure and evaluate the progress and strength of MUST’s brand identity and brand awareness,
a survey could be administered in January 2018 to serve as a pre-test. The same survey could then be
administered again in January 2019 to serve as the post-test. This survey could evaluate brand recognition
of MUST and ask questions regarding MUST’s services and reputation. This survey could be administered
via Google Forms or Survey Monkey online. It could also be passed out on postcards in public places such
as the Destiny USA shopping mall. This survey would be distributed in public places to assess the Syracuse
population’s opinions. Because most of MUST’s services are directed towards women, we would only poll
women in Syracuse as the target population.
OBJECTIVE 2: ESTABLISH COHESIVE COMMUNICATION EFFORTS
Social Media Metrics
Social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram will be updated and monitored weekly. At this
time, MUST can record engagements (likes, comments, shares) and follower increases. If any Facebook /
Instagram advertisements are run in the future, more specific social media metrics can be obtained.
Website Analytics
MUST’s website is currently hosted through Weebly. Using Weebly’s free package, many visitor statistics are
easily obtained. Through the Weebly software, MUST can see where visitors are coming from, what days and
times garner the most traffic, and who is on the site currently.
Profile Management
MUST needs to remain responsive to its digital profiles and reviews in order to increase its brand awareness.
By weekly monitoring Facebook, Yelp, and The Knot profiles and reviews, MUST can track how many
positive, negative, and neutral reviews they receive and respond accordingly.
OBJECTIVE 3: INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS
Survey
In order to measure and evaluate the progress and strength of MUST’s brand identity and brand awareness,
a survey could be administered in January 2018 to serve as a pre-test. The same survey could then be
administered again in January 2019 to serve as the post-test. This survey could evaluate brand recognition
of MUST and ask questions regarding MUST’s services and reputation. This survey could be administered
via Google Forms or Survey Monkey online. It could also be passed out on postcards in public places such
as the Destiny USA shopping mall. This survey would be distributed in public places to assess the Syracuse
population’s opinions. Because most of MUST’s services are directed towards women, we would only poll
women in Syracuse as the target population.
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TIMETABLE
EFFORTS COMPLETED BY LAB17 ~ DECEMBER 2017
• Strategic Public Relations Plan
• Develop a Brand Guidelines document (see Appendix)
• Design a Key Messaging document (see Appendix)
• Update website (see Appendix)
• Create and curate social media schedule (See Appendix)
• Update Instagram and Pinterest profiles (See Appendix)
• Update Yelp and Facebook profiles (Dependent on interest)
• Design promotional business cards (Dependent on interest)
ONGOING EFFORTS CONDUCTED BY MUST ~ BEGINNING JANUARY 2018
Weekly
• Post on Facebook and Instagram (follow schedule in Appendix)
• Monitor Yelp and The Knot (if applicable) messages and reviews
• Monitor Facebook reviews
Monthly
• Add to Pinterest boards
When Applicable
• Upload client photos to Pinterest boards and Facebook album regularly
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ESTIMATED FEES
PROMOTIONAL FEES:
Promotional Business Cards
500 business cards from Vistaprint ……………………………………………………...………. $9.99
The Knot
Estimated monthly fee $130 (12 months) ……………………………………………………… $1,560
Paid Facebook Advertisements
*Future cost as business and budget grow …………………………………………..………….. TBD
CONSULTING FEES:
Design, develop, and deliver a public relations plan
$165 per hour (40 hours) ………………………………………………….…………….……………. $6,600
Agency CEO Rates
$250 per hour (6 hours) ………………………………………………….…………….………..……. $1,500
.
TOTAL: $0 - $9,669.99
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ABOUT THE AGENCY
This strategic consulting experience creates a transformational learning environment for the students
enrolled in this senior capstone course (PRLAB ~ Lab17) in the Department of Strategic Communication at
Ithaca College.
The agency simulation of Lab17 allows for situated cognition – or learning in context – a concept at the
forefront of contemporary educational reform. As higher education moves away from strictly content-
laden curricula to curricula that emphasizes experiential learning, it is critical that strategic communication
majors have the requisite knowledge and skills to use simulation as an apprenticeship that leads directly to
securing employment.
Lab17 operations consist of a set of activities that naturally overlay a business setting with a focus on three
elements: business coaching, executive briefings and longitudinal assessment. The instructor assumes the
role of a strategic consulting coach while mentoring students through a series of executive briefings. These
briefings enable the instructor to evaluate students according to a rubric designed after Bloom’s revised
hierarchy of learning. As well, an element of learner self-reflection is core to the success of this simulation.
Lab17 provides a rich learning opportunity for students to integrate theory with practice while making real-
time strategic communication decisions in an environment that embraces failure as much as it applauds
success.
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EMPLOYEE PROFILES
Laura Amato
Project Manager, Digital Discourse Research Project
Laura is a senior Integrated Marketing Communications major from
Syracuse, NY. In Lab17, Laura is responsible for overseeing and distribut-
ing Lab17’s national survey on digital discourse. Outside of Lab17, Laura is
the Co-President of Ithaca College’s Public Relations Student Society of
America chapter alongside Katie. After graduation, Laura hopes to pursue
a career in media planning and strategy in New York City.
Katie O’Hara
Communications Director
Katie is a senior Integrated Marketing Communications student from
Western MA. She is in charge of leading and supervising all internal and
external communications efforts for the agency. Outside of Lab17, Katie
is a Co-President of Ithaca College’s Public Relations Student Society of
America chapter alongside Laura. After graduation, Katie plans to move
to New York City to pursue a career in advertising or marketing strategy.
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