Latest News from Peritus Public Relations http://perituspr.com Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:39:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://perituspr.com/content/view/314/ Peritus Ranked 60th among the Nations Top PR Firms Agency jumps 38 Spots from previous year Peritus has climbed nearly forty spots to rank 60th among the nation's top PR and public affairs firms, according to O'Dwyer's Public Relations News (http://www.odwyerpr.com/pr_firm_rankings/independents.htm), a public and marketing relations news and ranking resource. Recording a 31.3% increase in revenue over the previous year, Peritus also finished 4th among the nation's leading gainers in the 51 through 100 category. Peritus occupied the ninety-eighth spot just last year. We are honored to be listed among the nation's elite PR firms, said Peritus CEO, Tim Mulloy. I attribute our phenomenal growth and continued success to our exceptional, dedicated employees who take pride in the company. To understand our success all I have to do is look around at the talented people I am privileged to work with each day. Peritus is a communications firm widely recognized for its ability to create and implement strategic winning solutions for clients through disciplined and ethical advocacy. Established in the 1990s, Peritus quickly distinguished itself as a leader in alliance development, corporate and crisis communication, building brands and influencing government policy. Peritus is headquartered in Louisville, Ky. with offices in Lexington, Ky.; Nashville, Tenn.; Indianapolis, Ind. and Columbus, Ohio. News - Latest Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:04:01 +0100 http://perituspr.com/content/view/258/ Peritus Opens New Office in Columbus, Ohio New Columbus, Ohio location part of strategic plan to better serve client demands LOUISVILLE, KY (FEBRUARY 8, 2010) - Peritus, primarily a public relations and public affairs firm and one of the largest agencies in the region, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Columbus, Ohio as part of a strategic plan to expand services across the Midwest. Opening its doors today, the office is located at 35 North 4th Street, 3rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Peritus is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and has offices in Lexington, KY; Nashville, TN and Indianapolis, IN. The expansion into Ohio signifies Peritus' ongoing commitment to offer unparalleled service to current clients and further the firm's presence in a state that Peritus' CEO Tim Mulloy feels is teeming with opportunity. Columbus has been a part of our strategic plan for the past two years. Said Mulloy. As the center of higher education, commerce and government for the state of Ohio, Columbus provides Peritus the opportunity to further our presence in the center of the nation for our current and future clients. Matthew Henderson, a seasoned public affairs professional who joined Peritus in 2009, has been named Director of the Columbus, Ohio office. Henderson will be responsible for operations, business development and supporting area clients. The new Ohio office is an exciting addition to our fast-growing Peritus family. Henderson said. As Director, I am happy to be a fresh voice for our clients in a state traditionally known for being at the front of important public policy and political decisions . Prior to joining Peritus, Matthew served as the Central Kentucky Regional Director for Senator Mitch McConnell's successful re-election campaign. The politics and the economy of Ohio are bell-weathers for the country as a whole. I cannot think of a more important city or state for a public relations/public affairs firm like ours to locate. Said Mulloy. I am both proud and humbled by the growth of Peritus and eager to bring the skills of our talented staff to Ohio . Peritus (http://www.perituspr.com)is a communications firm widely recognized for its ability to create and implement strategic winning solutions for clients through disciplined and ethical advocacy. Established in the 1990's, the firm quickly distinguished itself as a leader in alliance development, crisis communication, litigation support, product launches and strategic counseling. With offices across the Midwest, clients across the nation and more than a century of combined experience, Peritus has developed an impressive staff with a fighting spirit and vast, influential network. Media Contact: Mary Cecil mcecil@perituspr.com 502-510-4790 News - Latest Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:44:37 +0100 http://perituspr.com/content/view/233/37/ Luck be a Lady Tonight! July 28, 2009 (LEXINGTON KY) - October 1, 2009, at 7:00p.m., the Keene Entertainment Center will transform into a vintage Jazz Age Racino Grande complete with casino-style charitable gaming to benefit the Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy. This year's fundraiser, hosted by the Ladies Guild, will feature a variety of table games, celebrity card dealers, cigar girls, marketplace vendors, and live and silent auctions. Avid supporter of the Chaplaincy and former governor of the Commonwealth, Brereton C. Jones and his wife Libby, will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. With today's economy, the requests for assistance have never been greater, said Mary Lee-Butte, executive director of the Chaplaincy and Lexington's first recipient of the Dogwood Dominion Award saluting unsung heroes in the horse industry. There is a true urgency as we try to help unprecedented numbers of families in crisis. We are so pleased to have Gov. and Mrs. Jones involved in our Racino Grande. Publicly, they are always fighting to save jobs and protect resources tied to the horse industry. Privately, they have been generous in their support of the Chaplaincy and its mission to aid horse farm workers and their families. The Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy provides direct financial assistance, counseling, educational programs, and health services to Thoroughbred industry workers in Central Kentucky. The Enrichment Center in Lexington offers counseling services, a computer lab, and classes ranging from English and farm safety to parenting and financial management. Other programs include Moms' Night Out, Summer Fun Camp, bowling, picnics in the park, and the annual Festival of Christmas that provides Christmas dinners and gifts to hundreds of underprivileged children. The BGFC is currently securing sponsors for its largest fundraiser of the year, an event that typically provides one-third to one-half of the operating budget for the Chaplaincy's outreach to workers at farms, racetracks, and sales companies in Fayette and surrounding counties. Airdrie Stud, Blanton's Single-Barrel Bourbon, Blood-Horse Inc., Darley, Fasig-Tipton, Juddmonte, Keeneland Association, Peritus, Post Printing, Sallee Horse Vans, and WinStar have already made substantial commitments. Several levels of sponsorships remain available, including: High Roller, Big Spender, Players Club, and a single Presenting Sponsor. For information please contact Mary Lee-Butte Phone 859.219.0910 or 859.421.9236 Email: bgfarmschaplaincy@yahoo.com ### Media Contact: Lisa Sheehy 859-276-7553 lsheehy@perituspr.com Newsflashes - Peritus News Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:43 +0100 http://perituspr.com/content/view/193/37/ Research, office park work nears LOUISVILLE, KY (August 13, 2008) - After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, construction will start this month on a new road network at the University of Louisville Shelby Campus, which the school will develop as a research and office park. The improvements will occur on the campus north of Shelbyville Road, west of Hurstbourne Parkway and east of Whipps Mill Road. No work is planned on campus property east of Hurstbourne or west of Whipps Mill. Newsflashes - Peritus News Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:43:34 +0100 http://perituspr.com/content/view/192/37/ LOUISVILLE, KY (July 21, 2008) - A leadership change has occurred at Passport Health Plan, a Medicaid managed-care plan that serves more than 145,000 members in Jefferson County and 15 surrounding counties. Ruth Atkins was promoted last month from chief operating officer to executive director of the Louisville-based plan. She now oversees operations of Passport Health Plan and Passport Advantage, which offers health coverage to members eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Passport is an operating entity created by University Health Care Inc., an HMO that has had a contract with the commonwealth of Kentucky since 1997 to provide Medicare and Medicaid services for eligible participants in Jefferson County and surrounding counties. Joyce S. Hagen, who had served as Passport’s president since 1998, has shifted her focus to more regional concerns for AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, the Philadelphia-based company that administers the Passport plan for University Health Care. Newsflashes - Peritus News Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:31:45 +0100