http://www.optimumwest.com Public Relations Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:44:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en    Akash Sablok from Andnowyouknow.net talks back-to-school with Riaz Meghji, co-host of Breakfast Television in Vancouver. http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/back-to-school-with-akash-sablok-and-future-shop-on-breakfast-television/ http://www.optimumwest.com/case-studies/video-case-study-the-bc-experience/ Commission seeks public input on legal aid Cranbrook one of 11 communities to host hearings this fall - by Barry Coulter Click to read http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/public-commission-on-legal-aid-in-the-vancouver-sun/   Bradley Shende from media2o.com discusses the latest gear from Future Shop with Steve Darling, host of Global BC Morning News.   http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/future-shop-back-to-school-gear-featured-on-global-bc/ Representing the Public Commission on Legal Aid, Stephen McPhee is interviewed by Stephen Quinn, host of On the Coast on CBC Radio. CBC On The Coast radio clip BC coalition launches legal aid commission on CBC.ca http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/cbc-on-the-coast-interview-with-stephen-mcphee/   Future Shop breaks down 30 years of technology with hottest products retro list - Back to school's hottest products over three decades -   (Burnaby, BC) August 3, 2010 - Imagine losing your Smartphone or laptop - now think back to 30 years ago and imagine life without them altogether. It's hard ... http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/future-shop-has-the-hottest-back-to-school-gear/   MEDIA ADVISORY 2010 Aluminum Chef final to be judged by Voya Restaurant executive chef at Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival Student chefs from top Vancouver culinary schools compete for prize and title Vancouver, B.C.  – 15 June 2010 On Sunday, 20 June 2010, Rio Tinto Alcan invites media to come and enjoy the ... http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/rio-tinto-alcan-2010-aluminum-chef-competition/   PUBLIC COMMISSION ON LEGAL AID ESTABLISHED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Public Commission will engage British Columbians on legal aid; encourage stakeholders and citizens to make submissions, inform progressive solutions VANCOUVER, B.C. June 23, 2010-The establishment of a Public Commission on Legal Aid (Public Commission) is announced today in British Columbia. The Public Commission is ... http://www.optimumwest.com/newsroom/public-commission-on-legal-aid-established-in-bc/ Background To capitalize on international media visiting Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Games, Tourism Vancouver Island sought a public relations partner to execute a media event on February 13th, 2010 - the eve before the Opening Ceremonies Challenge Optimum's objective for the event was to attract targeted media and ultimately provide them with ... http://www.optimumwest.com/case-studies/tourism-vancouver-island-%e2%80%93-a-taste-of-vancouver-island-the-sunshine-coast/ Background In the summer of 2009, the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) circulated a competitive Request for Proposal, seeking a strategic, full-service, communications partner. The Foundation needed to partner with a firm which could provide support across a wide range of platforms, effectively marketing and promoting a key DSF fund-raising event. Challenge Optimum (and ... http://www.optimumwest.com/case-studies/david-suzuki-foundation-david-suzukithe-legacy-lecture/