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Ray Drasnin is a skilled and impressive publicist, and I knew he was what my team needed from the moment I met him. Ray is an amazing storyteller who truly loves what he does for a living. His tenacity turned my personal branding campaign into a media frenzy.

Ray doesn’t just get media coverage…he gets cover stories and front page features. He’s creative and knows everyone. When he pitches TV stations, every camera crew in town shows up. I’ve heard him pitching and he doesn’t take no for an answer. There is no one more aggressive, more passionate, or more determined. He is both a visionary and a strategist, who has always seen my potential and helped develop a path for me to reach it.

Dr. Kwane Stewart
The Street Vet / 2023 CNN Hero of the Year

Ray is, simply put, one of the best public relations professions in the business. I was a reporter for 23 years, so I have encountered thousands of PR specialists. Ray knows exactly what a reporter is looking for in a story, which is why is he able to get media outlets to publish the stories he’s promoting. I would hire Ray in a split second without giving it another thought. That’s how much I respect him as a PR specialist and how much I like him as a person.

Kathryn Balint
Reporter / San Diego Union-Tribune

Our team at Drasnin Communications was incredible – working diligently for 1-800- GOT JUNK from day one. They constantly stayed in touch with us and their results were phenomenal. Our media placements were targeted and virtually endless. 1-800-GOT-JUNK was highlighted in everything from Canada’s largest business publication to America’s most prominent television networks. Drasnin’s efforts made a dramatic difference in the overall success and growth of our company.

Brian Scudamore
CEO / 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

When choosing a PR firm, you must look for one that not only represents you, but also the passion you hold for your product or service. With Drasnin Communications – that’s exactly what I found. Our relationship was built on promoting my product in a personal and caring way – and it worked.

Debbi Fields
Founder / Mrs. Fields Cookies

Ray is relentless… and I mean this in a good way! There is no one that works harder on behalf of his clients than Ray. He’s never satisfied with his success yesterday. He’s focused on what kind of results he can achieve tomorrow. Ray is the kind of professional who inspires everyone around him to work with the same kind of energy and enthusiasm that he does. I’ve known Ray for more years than I care to admit and I can’t imagine him doing anything with less than 100% effort with a smile on his face. It’s a joy to watch and to be part of it all.

Gayle Falkenthal
Senior Producer / KSDO-AM

Ray is just amazing. He is one of the greatest PR execs in the world.

Mitch Thrower
Founder / Active.com
Founder / Events.com

Ray is a significant contribution wherever he is, and such a connected one in the area of media. His determination to please the client combined with savvy and sophistication in his world of media make him a superior choice! Use Ray, you will know what success is!

Pamela Stambaugh
President / Accountability Pays

I have worked with Ray for many years in my role as CEO for various companies in various industries. Ray’s personality carries a brilliant PR passion that is engaging and on target every time. I don’t know of anyone in the field who can take a concept, product or service and describe it with such passion and promotion. Ray is my choice for all current and future PR initiatives.

Scott Corlett
CEO / Orasun

Ray has one of quickest minds in Southern California. He is a connector, bringing people together to their mutual benefit. He always has an unusual, effective approach to any communications issue.

Jim Tenuto
CEO / Renaissance Executive Forums

Ray is full of creative energy and ideas. His vision and imagination are limitless. Ray combines his enthusiasm and brilliance with tenacity and follow-through until he produces the great results that he is known for. Ray created and executed an outstanding PR campaign for our mutual client, MojoPages, exceeding all our expectations.

Ellen Stiefler
Managing Partner / Stiefler Law Group
CEO / The Transmedia Agency

Ray is brilliant at PR. He knows exactly what will and will not work. He has on-target ideas faster than anyone I have ever met in his field. He is one of a kind.

Angela Nahl
Medical Director / Nahl Custom Vision

Ray successfully developed and executed complex marketing and PR plans for me on multiple projects in the Radio and Commercial Finance fields. Ray’s energy, contacts and skill are priceless. Everything I know about reaching out to a community with an important message, I learned from Ray Drasnin.

Scott Brown
Principal / MBA Business Finance

We’ve worked with a number of PR firms during our 37-year history and are confident that Ray Drasnin and his team are truly unique in their ability to effectively and consistently achieve results that matter. Their keen understanding about how to strategically promote restaurants through creative campaigns is unmatched. Ray’s team would be a reliable and valuable resource for any internal marketing team.

Mike Morton
CEO / Brigantine Family of Restaurants

The first time I heard Ray speak I knew I wanted his help promoting The UPHA Ribbons Of Service program. His enthusiasm about what we had to share was contagious. He took a small association’s dream to teach young equestrians the importance of helping others and giving back to their communities all while promoting their sport of showing horses, and helped us share it with the entire nation. Not only did he believe in what we were doing…but he helped to media train our young participants. With every television news interview and article Ray solidified, the Ribbons of Service participants gained confidence and renewed pride in what they were accomplishing. This, in turn, gave our devoted riders the courage and drive to do even more, and try even harder.

Helen Robertson
Owner / Infinity Stables
Director / Ribbons of Service

Foundation Makers helped make my foundation’s first West Coast event a success. They were professional from the first step down to the last detail.

Doug Flutie
National Football League

Ray is an amazing PR specialist, and is quickly able to understand his clients needs, and put them on a path for greatness. Ray is committed to excellence, a delight to work with, and inspires everyone around him with his effusive personality. There are few people who you can say are “one of a kind”, and Ray is one of them!

Harry Flaris
VP / Dominion Commercial Solutions

Ray combines imagination with true practical public relations magic. He is driven to succeed and passionate about exceeding his clients objectives. Ray is a mix of East Coast conservative business with the best of a West Coast lifestyle.

Joseph Lerner
President / Legacy Realty Network

I first met Ray during the early days of a startup that was making an entry into a highly competitive space. Two years later that startup is generating money, press, and users, thanks largely to Ray’s insights, abilities, and management as a PR professional. I highly recommend.

Rick Kenney
VP of Engineering / Myriad Supply

Ray knows his stuff and has been very effective in work done for me and close friends. Also a really cool guy (btw).

Eric Olinger
Senior IT / Business Executive

Ray is an outstanding person and a joy to work with. I have had the privilege to serve with Ray for several years on a non-profit board. Ray has demonstrated great leadership and commitment to this service, and we can always rely on him for outstanding professionalism, integrity, passion and skill – not to mention superb marketing and communications guidance. I recommend him highly!

Ray Bamford
Principal / Alucida

Ray did amazing work for YEO while we were both in the organization.  His contacts, ideals and energy are unparalleled.

Mark Hoffman
President / ACETEC, Inc.