Allyson Conklin Public Relations Client Results

Client Results

Goals and objectives for PR are unique and highly personal to every company. Over the years, we’ve partnered with brands to increase brand awareness, boost visibility, expand reach, establish new markets, enhance reputations, build credibility, launch new products or services, attract retailers, and support existing marketing activities. Explore how our work has impacted the businesses of three clients we’ve partnered with below.

Maggie Griffin Design Client Results

Maggie Griffin Design

Enhanced media presence…

We were hired by interior designer Maggie Griffin in 2019 to support her efforts of taking her Gainesville, GA studio to the next level. Founded in 2008, Maggie and her team are responsible for transforming homes across the Southeast and beloved by homeowners for infusing her traditional sensibilities with smart solutions for modern living. Maggie received organic press placements in the decade of business prior to working with us, but was ready for a more consistent cadence of press, larger features, and more alignment with the media outlets that were covering her.

In the seven years that we have represented Maggie, year after year we have delivered press placements that highlight the best of Maggie Griffin Design through home tours, elevated commentary opportunities, exclusive interviews in both traditional and new media outlets, and industry and vendor profiles, reinforcing her position as one of the Southeast’s most notable designers.

    • American Farmhouse Style

    • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

    • Charleston Magazine

    • Cottage Retreats

    • HGTV Magazine

    • House Beautiful

    • Southern Home

    • Southern Living

Poppy & Pout Client Results

Poppy & Pout

Represented in the best light…

We were hired by co-owner and chief brand officer Krysta Morgan in 2022 to expand awareness of her Idaho Falls, ID based lip care brand. Founded in 2014 by Derek Cooper, Poppy & Pout had grown leaps and bounds since inception, thanks to their exceptional branding, strong brand values, forward thinking business practices, and noteworthy licensing partnerships. Krysta was ready to elevate their position in the personal care space and knew that adding a public relations partner was the missing piece in their marketing strategy.

In the four years that we have represented Poppy & Pout, we have generated countless earned media placements for the brand, enabling them to claim a position in the market alongside their competitors, many much larger in size. We employ a mix of both traditional and new media tactics to generate opportunities for Poppy & Pout, which have resulted in founder features, product reviews, shopping stories, gift guides, unpaid influencer posts, and, most notably, awards. In the last three years, Poppy & Pout has been celebrated in six of the most covetable media awards, including Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards, which they have been recognized in for three consecutive years. 

    • Allure Best of Beauty Awards (2024, 2025, and 2026)

    • Forbes

    • Glossy Beauty & Wellness Awards

    • Marie Claire

    • NewBeauty Reader’s Choice Awards

    • Popsugar

    • SELF Healthy Beauty Awards

    • Who What Wear

Laurel Denise Client Results

Laurel Denise

Increased awareness…

We were hired by founder Laurel Smith in 2023 to boost the visibility of her Charlottesville, VA based patented planner line. Founded in 2020, Laurel Denise is Laurel’s second brand — which was a result of a lightbulb moment she had while operating her first brand (a line of personalized jewelry that retailed at the likes of Anthropologie which she later sold). While planning and organizing her own life, she saw a need for a planner that enabled her to see her daily, weekly, and monthly pages all at once. Laurel Denise has a distinct place in the planner space — her brand speaks to a variety of audiences from everyday women and moms to teachers and neurodivergent people, making planning for daily life, staying productive, and achieving big goals a more approachable topic. Since inception she’s developed a cult-like following, but was ready to expand her reach through public relations.

In the three years that we have represented Laurel Denise, we have focused on placing her planners in stories during the two traditional annual planner seasons: new year and back to school, while also showcasing the seasonless nature of her products through year-round editorial coverage. Laurel Denise planners have made several ‘best of’ lists, including in Country Living for two years straight, along with key positions in gift guides, product reviews, founder and brand profiles, and unpaid influencer posts.

    • Business Insider

    • CNN Underscored

    • Cosmopolitan

    • Country Living

    • ELLE

    • PureWow

    • StyleBlueprint

    • Wirecutter

Client Testimonials
Words From Clients

“ They have worked wonders for my firm, and have alleviated so much off of my plate as a business owner.”

Over the past eight years, it's not only been a pleasure to work with Allyson, but to get to know the whole ACPR team. They have worked wonders for my firm, and have alleviated so much off of my plate as a business owner. Their industry contacts are amazing, and we love working with them to grow our small business, and to see our work recognized across so many digital and published platforms.

Maggie Griffin, Founder of Maggie Griffin Design

Read more →
Words From Clients

“Thanks to their efforts, we have seen a distinct and direct impact on our business. ”

For many years, we tried to “wing it” when it came to public relations efforts, and we had lukewarm success.  When we decided to engage a professional agency about a year ago, we researched and interviewed a few different firms. During our initial meeting with Allyson and the team at ACPR, it was evident that their profound knowledge, professionalism, and can-do attitude would take us far. It didn’t take long for us to start seeing results that proved our instincts were right. Thanks to their efforts, we have seen a distinct and direct impact on our business. The ACPR team is a joy to work with – they’re highly organized and skilled communicators - and we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with them into the future. 

Betsy Buckley, Director of Development of Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Read more →
Words From Clients

“Every member of Allyson's team is hustling for us, and the proof is in the pudding. ”

As a small but rapidly growing business, we were looking for an agency that felt like part of our team, but also had those big PR connections. We definitely found that in ACPR! Every member of Allyson's team is hustling for us, and the proof is in the pudding. They are constantly pitching us new and innovative ways to show off our products and reach our ideal customer. Allyson takes the time to continually build a relationship with us, and we truly feel like she is part of our team. We trust that she knows our brand and is representing us in the best light possible. I look forward to meeting with her throughout the year not only as a business partner who is very good at her job, but as a friend!

Krysta Morgan, Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of Poppy & Pout

Read more →
Words From Clients

“I really can’t imagine my business (or my life) before Allyson and the ACPR team!”

I really can’t imagine my business (or my life) before Allyson and the ACPR team! They have been intentional from the start about partnering with our brand to maximize our reach and promote our business. The growth we have seen in just over a year has been transformative and we are so grateful to have the girls on our side. The opportunities that ACPR has given us is something I’ve only dreamed of when starting my business and it just keeps getting better! I am eternally grateful for all their hard work every week — they are truly a part of our team!

Steph Schlegelmilch, Founder & Creative Director of Studio Seva

Read more →
Words From Clients

“ACPR combines professionalism with genuineness in a way I've never seen which is likely why they are so successful.”

From the first moment my team met the ACPR team, I knew we'd hit the jackpot. Finding a PR firm that was approachable, encouraging, authentic, and hardworking feels like the holy grail of small business ownership. ACPR combines professionalism with genuineness in a way I've never seen which is likely why they are so successful. With this team, I know I have someone who is constantly thinking of creative ways to pitch our products so that I can truly turn off that part of my brain which means I can concentrate on growth in other ways! See? Holy grail. Allyson isn't just a PR genius, she's a true friend and a real advocate of my business. I see Laurel Denise continuing on with ACPR for years and years to come and can't wait to see what's next!

Laurel Smith, Founder and CEO of Laurel Denise

Read more →
Words From Clients

“Partnering with ACPR was the missing puzzle piece for my company—without a doubt, the best investment I’ve made since starting my business in 2012.”

Allyson is not just an expert in public relations and marketing; the care and thoughtfulness she brings to her work and clients is second to none. Partnering with ACPR was the missing puzzle piece for my company—without a doubt, the best investment I’ve made since starting my business in 2012. Allyson has a contagious, magical spirit, and I value the authenticity she and her team bring to everything they do. They never fail to impress, consistently going the extra mile and surpassing my expectations. Her experience, knowledge, and warmth shine through in the exceptional results she delivers. I feel incredibly fortunate to call her not only a colleague but also a friend. The support she provides for my company is invaluable, and I look forward to our ongoing partnership for years to come.

Gabriela Eisenhart, Founder & Creative Director of Gabriela Eisenhart Interiors

Read more →
Words From Clients

“It’s reassuring to know I can focus on other aspects of my business with confidence that ACPR is working behind the scenes for me.”

Working with ACPR has been a game-changer for my interior design business. Allyson’s expertise in securing valuable media placements has significantly boosted my brand’s visibility and taken a lot off of my plate! Allyson’s team is both professional and productive, finding a multitude of media placement options from print and online publications to podcasts. Their strategic approach had led to an enhanced media presence for my brand. The quarterly planning meetings and monthly summary emails keep us on track, and Allyson is always readily available to hop on a call and answer any questions. It’s reassuring to know I can focus on other aspects of my business with confidence that ACPR is working behind the scenes for me. I highly recommend ACPR for any business looking to elevate their public relations efforts!

Liz Williams, Founder & Principal Designer of Liz Williams Interiors

Read more →
Words From Clients

“Allyson’s professionalism, metrics reporting, and ability to showcase my company have exceeded all preconceived expectations.”

I cannot say enough good things about Allyson Conklin Public Relations! Allyson and her team are ALWAYS on time, prepared, and respectful of my busy schedule. Allyson and her team have been hugely successful in getting both online and print placements for my projects and design expertise. Allyson is poised, well spoken and downright smart so there is no one I would rather have representing me and my company. Her contacts and sphere of influence is far reaching and I am beyond excited to see what we can accomplish together. She has captured my brand and my voice beautifully, so if you are considering investing in a public relations partner, I encourage you to consider Allyson – you will not be disappointed!

Debbie Mathews LeRoy, Founder & Principal Designer of Debbie Mathews Antiques & Designs

Read more →
Words From Clients

“Allyson is a catalyst for growth and always finds the right angle, leading all she does with honesty and integrity.”

Allyson is a professional colleague and a trusted friend. She is a voice of calm navigation in a sea of an ever-changing media landscape and a critical part of our firm’s continued success. Allyson is a catalyst for growth and always finds the right angle, leading all she does with honesty and integrity. Her team at ACPR is an extension of her passion and leadership; their commitment to process, communication and planning creates strength and structure in all their partnerships. They strive for excellence in everything they do and take any challenge, large or small. We are so grateful for their hard work and to have them on our team!

Jenn Feldman, Founder of Jenn Feldman Designs

Read more →
Allyson Conklin Public Relations monogram logo mark.

Ready To Connect?

Book your complimentary
discovery call with Allyson