Laurie Monteforte
Founder and CEO at Strong Mountain Media- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Laurie is an EXCELLENT public relations professional....literally the best I've ever worked with! Instead of gushing about her with adjectives that would make the heavens jealous let me just tell you the facts of how she helped us: I started working with Laurie in 2019 when we needed help to promote our flower business as a small nonprofit in Chicago. Through her efforts, she got us featured on the local CBS and ABC stations as well as in the Chicago Tribune and the Red Eye. This allowed us to generate over $30,000 in donations to support the launch of our flower shop. We hired her again in 2020 to help us promote our flower products. Once again, she delivered by getting us featured in the local PBS, Time Out Chicago, and WGN outlets. This helped us to generate over $70,000 in flower sales during a pandemic none the less! However, Laurie didn't stop there. She helped us to get on the Today Show which gave us national exposure and has led to media opportunities that still come in to this day. If you don't believe me, simply google "Southside Blooms" and click on the news tab and you will see all of Laurie's work *mic drop*.
Kimarie Santiago
Strong Mountain Media is the REAL DEAL! While so many other PR agencies make claims to helping build your brand/business needs - Laurie Monteforte actually delivers! We launched our first marquis storefront and Strong Mountain was the driving force behind a successful opening! 2 front pages of local news papers, 2 local television interviews, plus a dozen or so more write ups and articles!! All of these positive press promos definitely delivered traffic to our new shop. I couldn’t be happier and we will partner with Laurie for the long term!
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an ethical and well spoken news reporter. Being in both politics and in the public eye, I have encountered Laurie many times doing her job. She is fair and treats everyone with respect and has a real interest in what we have to say. I highly recommend Laurie Monteforte in any position that uses her experience and knowledge in positions that she feels she qualifies in.
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an EXCELLENT public relations professional....literally the best I've ever worked with! Instead of gushing about her with adjectives that would make the heavens jealous let me just tell you the facts of how she helped us: I started working with Laurie in 2019 when we needed help to promote our flower business as a small nonprofit in Chicago. Through her efforts, she got us featured on the local CBS and ABC stations as well as in the Chicago Tribune and the Red Eye. This allowed us to generate over $30,000 in donations to support the launch of our flower shop. We hired her again in 2020 to help us promote our flower products. Once again, she delivered by getting us featured in the local PBS, Time Out Chicago, and WGN outlets. This helped us to generate over $70,000 in flower sales during a pandemic none the less! However, Laurie didn't stop there. She helped us to get on the Today Show which gave us national exposure and has led to media opportunities that still come in to this day. If you don't believe me, simply google "Southside Blooms" and click on the news tab and you will see all of Laurie's work *mic drop*.
Kimarie Santiago
Strong Mountain Media is the REAL DEAL! While so many other PR agencies make claims to helping build your brand/business needs - Laurie Monteforte actually delivers! We launched our first marquis storefront and Strong Mountain was the driving force behind a successful opening! 2 front pages of local news papers, 2 local television interviews, plus a dozen or so more write ups and articles!! All of these positive press promos definitely delivered traffic to our new shop. I couldn’t be happier and we will partner with Laurie for the long term!
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an ethical and well spoken news reporter. Being in both politics and in the public eye, I have encountered Laurie many times doing her job. She is fair and treats everyone with respect and has a real interest in what we have to say. I highly recommend Laurie Monteforte in any position that uses her experience and knowledge in positions that she feels she qualifies in.
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an EXCELLENT public relations professional....literally the best I've ever worked with! Instead of gushing about her with adjectives that would make the heavens jealous let me just tell you the facts of how she helped us: I started working with Laurie in 2019 when we needed help to promote our flower business as a small nonprofit in Chicago. Through her efforts, she got us featured on the local CBS and ABC stations as well as in the Chicago Tribune and the Red Eye. This allowed us to generate over $30,000 in donations to support the launch of our flower shop. We hired her again in 2020 to help us promote our flower products. Once again, she delivered by getting us featured in the local PBS, Time Out Chicago, and WGN outlets. This helped us to generate over $70,000 in flower sales during a pandemic none the less! However, Laurie didn't stop there. She helped us to get on the Today Show which gave us national exposure and has led to media opportunities that still come in to this day. If you don't believe me, simply google "Southside Blooms" and click on the news tab and you will see all of Laurie's work *mic drop*.
Kimarie Santiago
Strong Mountain Media is the REAL DEAL! While so many other PR agencies make claims to helping build your brand/business needs - Laurie Monteforte actually delivers! We launched our first marquis storefront and Strong Mountain was the driving force behind a successful opening! 2 front pages of local news papers, 2 local television interviews, plus a dozen or so more write ups and articles!! All of these positive press promos definitely delivered traffic to our new shop. I couldn’t be happier and we will partner with Laurie for the long term!
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an ethical and well spoken news reporter. Being in both politics and in the public eye, I have encountered Laurie many times doing her job. She is fair and treats everyone with respect and has a real interest in what we have to say. I highly recommend Laurie Monteforte in any position that uses her experience and knowledge in positions that she feels she qualifies in.
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an EXCELLENT public relations professional....literally the best I've ever worked with! Instead of gushing about her with adjectives that would make the heavens jealous let me just tell you the facts of how she helped us: I started working with Laurie in 2019 when we needed help to promote our flower business as a small nonprofit in Chicago. Through her efforts, she got us featured on the local CBS and ABC stations as well as in the Chicago Tribune and the Red Eye. This allowed us to generate over $30,000 in donations to support the launch of our flower shop. We hired her again in 2020 to help us promote our flower products. Once again, she delivered by getting us featured in the local PBS, Time Out Chicago, and WGN outlets. This helped us to generate over $70,000 in flower sales during a pandemic none the less! However, Laurie didn't stop there. She helped us to get on the Today Show which gave us national exposure and has led to media opportunities that still come in to this day. If you don't believe me, simply google "Southside Blooms" and click on the news tab and you will see all of Laurie's work *mic drop*.
Kimarie Santiago
Strong Mountain Media is the REAL DEAL! While so many other PR agencies make claims to helping build your brand/business needs - Laurie Monteforte actually delivers! We launched our first marquis storefront and Strong Mountain was the driving force behind a successful opening! 2 front pages of local news papers, 2 local television interviews, plus a dozen or so more write ups and articles!! All of these positive press promos definitely delivered traffic to our new shop. I couldn’t be happier and we will partner with Laurie for the long term!
LinkedIn User
Laurie is an ethical and well spoken news reporter. Being in both politics and in the public eye, I have encountered Laurie many times doing her job. She is fair and treats everyone with respect and has a real interest in what we have to say. I highly recommend Laurie Monteforte in any position that uses her experience and knowledge in positions that she feels she qualifies in.
Experience
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Strong Mountain Media
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Dec 2017 - Present
• Develop and execute public relations strategies that earn clients media placements in national, regional, local, and niche industry news outlets. Past placements include Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Today Show, OprahMag, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur, Fox News, ABC News Live, USA Today, Yahoo, MSN, and many more. • Facilitate storytelling workshops and media training sessions for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and… Show more • Develop and execute public relations strategies that earn clients media placements in national, regional, local, and niche industry news outlets. Past placements include Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Today Show, OprahMag, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur, Fox News, ABC News Live, USA Today, Yahoo, MSN, and many more. • Facilitate storytelling workshops and media training sessions for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and social enterprises. Show less • Develop and execute public relations strategies that earn clients media placements in national, regional, local, and niche industry news outlets. Past placements include Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Today Show, OprahMag, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur, Fox News, ABC News Live, USA Today, Yahoo, MSN, and many more. • Facilitate storytelling workshops and media training sessions for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and… Show more • Develop and execute public relations strategies that earn clients media placements in national, regional, local, and niche industry news outlets. Past placements include Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Today Show, OprahMag, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur, Fox News, ABC News Live, USA Today, Yahoo, MSN, and many more. • Facilitate storytelling workshops and media training sessions for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and social enterprises. Show less
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Mountain View Vineyard, Winery Brewery & Distillery
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Marketing And Community Relations
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
• Earned media coverage in 23 consecutive months by creating and implementing a strategic public relations plan. • Quadrupled social media engagement. • Created and distributed digital marketing content for social media channels, newsletters and website. • Developed marketing strategies that increased revenue more than 60% in two years. • Implemented CRM system that increased revenue from repeat customers more than 25%. • Increased email newsletter click… Show more • Earned media coverage in 23 consecutive months by creating and implementing a strategic public relations plan. • Quadrupled social media engagement. • Created and distributed digital marketing content for social media channels, newsletters and website. • Developed marketing strategies that increased revenue more than 60% in two years. • Implemented CRM system that increased revenue from repeat customers more than 25%. • Increased email newsletter click through rate by more than 50-percent by adjusting strategy and adding marketing automation. • Designed SEO optimized website with eCommerce functionality. • Organized, executed and planned events. • Created print marketing collateral and ad campaigns. • Represented business at community functions and government meetings. • Created blog posts and videos to support content marketing initiatives. • Developed, wrote and photographed recipes for blog. Show less • Earned media coverage in 23 consecutive months by creating and implementing a strategic public relations plan. • Quadrupled social media engagement. • Created and distributed digital marketing content for social media channels, newsletters and website. • Developed marketing strategies that increased revenue more than 60% in two years. • Implemented CRM system that increased revenue from repeat customers more than 25%. • Increased email newsletter click… Show more • Earned media coverage in 23 consecutive months by creating and implementing a strategic public relations plan. • Quadrupled social media engagement. • Created and distributed digital marketing content for social media channels, newsletters and website. • Developed marketing strategies that increased revenue more than 60% in two years. • Implemented CRM system that increased revenue from repeat customers more than 25%. • Increased email newsletter click through rate by more than 50-percent by adjusting strategy and adding marketing automation. • Designed SEO optimized website with eCommerce functionality. • Organized, executed and planned events. • Created print marketing collateral and ad campaigns. • Represented business at community functions and government meetings. • Created blog posts and videos to support content marketing initiatives. • Developed, wrote and photographed recipes for blog. Show less
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Investigative Reporter/Documentary Producer/Pocono Bureau Chief
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Aug 2005 - Jan 2016
• Managed photographers and editors in long form story production and documentary production. • Wrote and hosted award winning documentary titled "Coming Clean: True Stories of Prescription Drug Addiction." • Wrote and hosted award winning human trafficking documentary titled "What Happened to the Girl Next Door." • Organized red carpet documentary premier events with hundreds of guests. • Hosted community town hall forums on drug abuse and human trafficking with… Show more • Managed photographers and editors in long form story production and documentary production. • Wrote and hosted award winning documentary titled "Coming Clean: True Stories of Prescription Drug Addiction." • Wrote and hosted award winning human trafficking documentary titled "What Happened to the Girl Next Door." • Organized red carpet documentary premier events with hundreds of guests. • Hosted community town hall forums on drug abuse and human trafficking with healthcare, government and business leaders. • Researched, wrote, produced and presented multiple daily news stories on tight deadlines in a high pressure environment. • Developed and maintained contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas. • Uncovered rampant panhandling fraud in the Pocono Mountains. • Exposed a war hero impostor in an exclusive investigation. • Broke a story about a car detailing business allegedly involved in human trafficking. • Revealed an illegal bus operator running after the government ordered him to stop. • Posted daily stories on station website PAhomepage.com. • Maintained social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. • Served as fill-in anchor/producer. Show less • Managed photographers and editors in long form story production and documentary production. • Wrote and hosted award winning documentary titled "Coming Clean: True Stories of Prescription Drug Addiction." • Wrote and hosted award winning human trafficking documentary titled "What Happened to the Girl Next Door." • Organized red carpet documentary premier events with hundreds of guests. • Hosted community town hall forums on drug abuse and human trafficking with… Show more • Managed photographers and editors in long form story production and documentary production. • Wrote and hosted award winning documentary titled "Coming Clean: True Stories of Prescription Drug Addiction." • Wrote and hosted award winning human trafficking documentary titled "What Happened to the Girl Next Door." • Organized red carpet documentary premier events with hundreds of guests. • Hosted community town hall forums on drug abuse and human trafficking with healthcare, government and business leaders. • Researched, wrote, produced and presented multiple daily news stories on tight deadlines in a high pressure environment. • Developed and maintained contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas. • Uncovered rampant panhandling fraud in the Pocono Mountains. • Exposed a war hero impostor in an exclusive investigation. • Broke a story about a car detailing business allegedly involved in human trafficking. • Revealed an illegal bus operator running after the government ordered him to stop. • Posted daily stories on station website PAhomepage.com. • Maintained social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. • Served as fill-in anchor/producer. Show less
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News Anchor/General Assignment Reporter
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Dec 2003 - Aug 2005
• Gathered field reports for daily stories • Wrote, edited, and delivered newscasts • Gathered field reports for daily stories • Wrote, edited, and delivered newscasts
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Shawnee Development, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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Communications Manager
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Jun 1999 - Aug 2005
• Developed strategic communications plan that integrated print and web marketing. • Developed format and content specifications for tri-annual Shawnee News newspaper with 30,000 circulation. • Completed all Shawnee News responsibilities including writing, graphic design, and photography. • Wrote news releases and responded to media inquiries. • Developed strategic communications plan that integrated print and web marketing. • Developed format and content specifications for tri-annual Shawnee News newspaper with 30,000 circulation. • Completed all Shawnee News responsibilities including writing, graphic design, and photography. • Wrote news releases and responded to media inquiries.
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Videographer
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Jun 2001 - Jun 2003
• Shot, wrote, and edited news, sports, and feature stories. • Produced natural sound packages. • Shot, wrote, and edited news, sports, and feature stories. • Produced natural sound packages.
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Education
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Communication Studies, Broadcasting
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