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Profile:  Robert J. Hard, Marketing Communications Consultant & Event Manager

 

Rob Hard is founder of RH Communications, Inc., a Chicago-based firm that provides marketing communications and event management services. Established in 2003, RH Communications delivers services to health care, professional services, technology, education, non-profit and other clients. Projects focus on B-to-B and consumer initiatives that support client operating plan goals for general market and emerging markets objectives.

 

Rob’s background includes more than 15 years of experience. He was previously marketing communications manager for Aetna from 1995 to 2006, responsible for marketing activities for the North Central region, including brand communications and identity, advertising, promotions, sponsorships, events, promotional products/merchandising, sales communications, print management, regional marketing management, field office marketing, internal communications and product launches.

 

Prior to that Rob held marketing and communications positions at Healthcare Compare Corp., and editorial positions at American Hospital Publishing, Inc. He also taught managerial communications as a visiting lecturer at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and developmental English as adjunct faculty at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL. Rob began his career as a news and features writer for community newspapers.

 

Rob received his Master of Arts in Writing from DePaul University in 1993 and his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Western Illinois University in 1987.

 

The shape of message ... the creation of image ... the power of persuasion.TM

RH Communications provides targeted, accurate and efficient services for clients in support of their operating plan and organizational goals. Programs are imaginative and demonstrate our ability to successfully manage communications and event services on time and on budget. Our approach:

 

The shape of message.

Effective communication begins by considering how close your customer’s and/or member’s perceptions align with your own observations. And your brand and key messages serve as the foundation for discussion whether written or oral with your constituents.

 

The creation of image.

Effective marketing then incorporates tools and activities that allow you to speak directly to your audience and reinforce your key messages: seminars, conferences, presentations, hospitality, collateral, publications, web site content, special events, promotional products and more.   

 

The power of persuasion.

Effective results are achieved when organizations integrate key messages with the right tools to create favorable internal and external impressions, influencing the way your stakeholders perceive and relate to your organization, products and services. 

 

RH Communications, Inc.

RH Communications, Inc., a marketing communications firm based in Chicago, helps clients meet their marketing and events needs. We provide marketing services that reinforce strategic brand communications and tactics for specific or multiple stakeholders, internal and external. We also produce memorable event management services, influencing favorable internal and external impressions on time and on budget. Through our affiliation with Lee Wayne Corp./HALO, we also provide promotional merchandise for clients.

 

Vision and Values

Our vision is to provides targeted, accurate and efficient services to clients in support of their operating plan and organizational goals. We value creativity, diversity, innovation, excellence and integrity. Our programs will be planned and imaginative, and our project management will demonstrate our ability to successfully manage services on time and on budget.

 

Lee Wayne/HALO

Founded in 1952, Lee Wayne ranks as the largest promotional products distributorship in the United States and Europe. Lee Wayne has built a reputation for excellence, fairness and value, which has transformed us into a branded solutions leader, and a trusted advocate of our clients' growth.

 

HALO, with operational headquarters in Sterling, Illinois and offices in eight countries worldwide, is a leading promotional products distributor in the $16 billion per year promotional products industry. HALO has annual sales of approximately $200 million. The Company has a large and growing sales force and expects to continue its profitable growth by offering the best and most competitively priced promotional products supported by world-class operations and customer service.

 

Associates

RH Communications, Inc., Associates are independent consultants who offer 10+ years of related experience.

 

 

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Your feedback is important please submit comments or questions to r.hard@rhcommunications.com.

 

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Thank you for considering RH Communications for your marketing services needs.

 

 

RH Communications, Inc.

P.O. Box 4405

Chicago, IL 60680

r.hard@rhcommunications.com

312-663-4800 (direct)

312-480-9334 (mobile)

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