Based in Los Angeles, Tracy M. Smith spent the first part of her career with Burson-Marsteller, New York and later with Hill & Knowlton in Chicago. Tracy brings over 20 years of public relations and marketing communications experience to her clients.
Tracy has produced internal and external client video programs including training tapes, video news releases, and news b-roll. She has written and produced an independent feature film currently in foreign distribution.
Tracy’s career began in radio in Michigan and Wisconsin where she wrote and produced news segments as well as public affairs programs. She also hosted a morning talk show and anchored the evening news.
Based in Sacramento, California, Kristen Simoes is a freelance producer, writer and media relations specialist. She has appeared on HGTV and the Fine Living Network as well as many local TV programs. As an NBC-station reporter, Kristen earned an Emmy nod, she spent three years co-hosting an ABC affiliate morning show, and she works as a freelance producer providing content for PBS.
On the public relations front, Kristen gained experience as Vice President of Communications for the California Restaurant Association, and editor of two award winning restaurant industry publications. She has conducted numerous Media Training Seminars for restaurants, wineries, and corporations statewide, and regularly works as a media consultant and corporate or web video reporter.