Mac Strategies Group Receives Three Awards From Publicity Club of Chicago

CHICAGO, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Mac Strategies Group, an award-winning full-service strategic communications and public affairs firm, is the recipient of three Silver Trumpet Awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC) for public affairs and public relations media campaigns conducted for their clients during 2009. Since launching the firm in 2008, Mac Strategies Group has established a strong industry presence through delivering high-level results for a diverse set of clients. The firm has been honored with seven industry awards in their first two years for aggressive and successful media relations and public affairs campaigns in both the corporate and public policy arenas. Mac Strategies Group represents corporations, trade associations, professional sports franchises, public policy organizations and issue-advocacy groups seeking to enhance their profile and impact public opinion.

"In such a competitive industry, we are honored to be recognized by our peers for the second consecutive year," said Ryan McLaughlin, President of Mac Strategies Group.  "Our corporate and public affairs practices strive to provide game changing outcomes for our clients and these awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago reflect our drive to produce winning results."

MAC STRATEGIES GROUP – SILVER TRUMPET AWARDS:

• Silver Trumpet:  Special Events and Observances – "Chicago Slaughter 2009 Post-Season" - Campaign to engage top tier Chicago sports media; promote the success of this little-known Chicago sports team as they vied for the 2009 CIFL Championship.
• Silver Trumpet:  Issues Management – "Illinois Policy Institute – IllinoisOpenGov.Org" - Campaign to promote the launch of the IllinoisOpenGov.Org – new online transparency tool designed to provide government accountability through tracking how tax dollars are being spent.
• Silver Trumpet: Institutional – "Illinois Policy Institute – Economic Reform Agenda" - Campaign to develop and promote a comprehensive economic growth agenda for the state of Illinois through securing support from top lawmakers and generating media coverage.

About Mac Strategies Group, Inc.

Mac Strategies Group is an award-winning full-service strategic communications and public affairs firm representing corporations, trade associations, professional sports franchises, public policy organizations and issue-advocacy groups seeking to enhance their profile and impact public opinion. With a specialized focus on conducting proactive media relations surrounding our client's corporate, legislative, or public policy priorities, our firm has a proven track record in securing high-level media exposure and political outcomes through the execution of forward thinking innovative campaigns. Mac Strategies Group was founded by seasoned political and media strategist, Ryan McLaughlin, who has served in senior capacities in the corporate, governmental and political sectors.  Our firm includes personnel who have worked on Capitol Hill, state legislatures and national trade associations.  For more information about Mac Strategies Group, please visit www.macstrategiesgroup.com

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