GOSHEN, N.Y. (Oct. 7, 2024) – Focus Media, a strategic full-service marketing, public relations and advertising agency based in New York’s Hudson Valley, has been selected as the strategic communications and public relations agency of record for the Orange County (N.Y.) Chamber of Commerce, a leading supporter of business in the region.
The new relationship greatly expands services that Focus Media has provided for the Chamber for years, building on its public relations services with a wide range of responsibilities that include assistance with operations and strategies to grow membership in the organization.
“The Orange County Chamber of Commerce has been a great partner, and we are eager to apply additional innovative initiatives to further empower the Chamber to continue to thrive,” said Focus Media President and CEO Josh Sommers. “The Chamber is such a vital driver of growth and prosperity in the county, and we are thrilled to deepen our relationship with the agency to further strengthen the county’s economy and quality of life.”
Focus Media’s responsibilities will include strategic marketing; initiatives to fuel membership growth and enhance membership retention; business development; collaborating with the executive staff; developing content for the Chamber’s website and other platforms; and support with graphics.
“The Orange County Chamber of Commerce has greatly benefited from Focus Media’s partnership over the years and we are excited to realize all the potential of an even stronger collaboration,” said Chamber President and CEO Heather Bell-Meyer. “With our expanded relationship, Focus Media, an Orange County-based company itself, will provide a comprehensive array of services to advance our Chamber’s activities, which in turn will benefit our many member businesses, small and large, and the communities they serve.”
Today’s Orange County Chamber of Commerce was created in 1997 by the merger of the two largest Chambers in the county. Both organizations had been serving their communities for a century. The Chamber is dedicated to supporting members’ success by providing advocacy and fostering a diverse, interconnected business environment. Its initiatives include legislative advocacy, proactive referrals, extensive member services, networking opportunities, seminars and special events. Free business counseling, mentorship programs and affordable health insurance are also available through the Chamber.
Focus Media has served local, regional and global clients for more than two decades. It represents companies and brands at the top echelons of a wide range of industries, including retail, entertainment, tourism, construction, architecture and economic development. The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is a valued client in Focus Media’s portfolio, which also includes the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, LeChase Construction Services and Orange County (N.Y.) Tourism.
About Focus Media
Focus Media, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in market research, branding, design, collateral development, TV and radio production, media planning and placement. Since launching the company in 2002, President and CEO Josh Sommers has assembled a talented team of knowledgeable marketing experts, public-relations strategists and acclaimed graphic designers that have made Focus Media a pre-eminent advertising agency known for its creativity, innovation and cutting-edge marketing strategies. For more information, visit FocusMediaUSA.com.
