Okemos-based Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. is the only PR firm in Michigan to win at the Public Relations Society of America’s 2011 Diamond Awards, earning the top award in the Public Affairs Campaign category among six states (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia.) LM Inc. developed and conducted Associated Builders & Contractors of Michigan’s “Campaign to End Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in Michigan.” Resulting in passage of the “Fair

Danielle Beer, a senior at Michigan State University has joined the staff of Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. as a project assistant intern for the summer term. A journalism major, Beer was drawn to a public relations internship because she loves to write, but appreciates the variety PR has to offer. She is specializing in public relations at MSU and has gotten involved in its chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Prior to the internship, Beer he

Two recent college graduates have joined the staff of Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. as project assistant interns for the summer term. Ashley Brown of Michigan State University and Michael Zubor of Ferris State University completed their bachelor’s degrees May 2011. Brown studied Journalism at MSU and Zubor studied Public Relations at FSU. The interns will write, interview, research, and attend client meetings. LM Inc.'s internship program has provided learning opportun

Barbara Lezotte was a presenter at the Michigan Bankers Association’s Education Summit and Trade Show in Traverse City April 21. Titled “Crisis Communication: Plan, Prepare, Respond,” the presentation focused on avoiding unwanted and unexpected media attention, understanding news coverage, improving spokesperson effectiveness and long-term reputation management. “Even the best-run organizations are subject to accidents and employee errors or negligence,” says Lezotte. “Prepar