george Public Relations: an independent boutique PR agency

The george public relations Team

Allison Beale Photo © Bruce DeBoer

Allison Beale founded george public relations in 2005. Contributing her natural style and eight years of experience in the fashion and writing industries, Allison combines her client’s vision for business with her own. Allison knows how important sharp writing and up-to-date knowledge of the industry is to be successful in making contacts and attracting media attention. She is committed to working closely with her clients and providing them with unparalleled customer service and enthusiasm to ensure their success. Allison and George PR have been recognized in_ Jane Magazine_, The Chicago Sun Times, Seattle Times, The News & Observer, Cary Magazine and a handful of North Carolina blogs such as NewRaleigh and IndieNC.

Additionally, Allison contributes her writing and editing skills each month as editor in chief of Raleigh’s Skirt! Magazine. Allison also lends her stylish eye to Living in Style, a quarterly publication from the News & Observer that reports on the upcoming season’s latest trends. Able to spot the next look with her eyes closed, she knows a covetable classic from a passing trend. Her love of fashion is a close second to her love of the written word, of which she is an ardent creator. Other must haves? — Grand parties, fantastic playlists, glossy magazines, and nail polish. Allison resides in New York City.

Kelli Fletcher joined george PR in 2009. She began her career in public relations in early 2007, working with global communications firm, Fleishman-Hillard, in Raleigh, NC. After a move to Boston, MA in late 2008, Kelli joined Activate Sports & Entertainment, a boutique sports & entertainment PR firm. There she helped organize and execute the 113th Boston Marathon, and also worked closely to help the Life is good company and the Massachusetts Film Office plan and host events for the public. A freelance writer since college for NC publications such as the Wilmington Business Journal, Wilma magazine and the Triangle Business Journal, Kelli still enjoys writing about life, love and the community she is a part of. An eye for vintage finds – designer and one-of-a-kind – keeps her frequenting antique and consignment stores around Cambridge and Boston searching for treasures. Other favorite things of Kelli’s? – Champagne, skinny jeans, dance parties and lip gloss. Kelli resides in Cambridge, MA.

the after party Playlist

To welcome our clients into the gpr fold, we create a custom playlist meant to inspire and excite. This is one of them!

Narc (Paul Banks Remix) – Interpol
Pulling our weight – Radio Dept.
Skeleton Jar – Youth Group
Night of the Furies – The Rosebuds
Show Me – John Legend
Candy – Morphine
Make Out Song – The Rosebuds
I’ve Been Thinking – Handsome Boy Modeling School
Wonderwall – Ryan Adams
Mountains – Sparklehorse
I Was A Lover – TV On The Radio
The Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz + Astrud Gilberto
Lover I Don’t Have To Love – Bright Eyes
In My Heart – Moby
Heaven – The Rolling Stones
Soul Meets Body – Death Cab For Cutie
Doin It Well – LL Cool J
It Could Be Sweet – Portishead