"As innkeepers, we like to focus on the details that make a stay special for our guests. Leigh Cort Publicity has the same attention to detail when she coordinates a media tour. She recently put together an outstanding group of writers and editors, and then planned (and hosted) a fun, informative, and diverse series of experiences designed to showcase our town--and our inn--to the tour participants. We've already received wonderful coverage as a result of her work, and we expect even more in the future. Leigh focuses on her area of expertise, so that we can focus on ours! She comes with our highest recommendation.
We're innkeepers--not publicists! That's why we're grateful for the attention to detail, fast follow-up, and wonderful hostessing skills of Leigh Cort. She just completed a media tour for us that was awesome and has already produced results. Thanks Leigh!!!
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Mike and Sandy Wieber, Your Hosts at the Bayfront Marin House, St.
Augustine, Florida |
"With the advent of electronic marketing and the total access the traveling public has to the Web it makes great economic sense to work with a proven independent Public Relations Contractor who has the experience to quickly get our message into the hands of today’s traveler. Leigh Cort provides that expertise for us. In the past we have not had the ability to make contact with qualified Travel Writers and set up visits to our Resort¸ now that we have Leigh it is happening on a regular basis. Having flexibility and being able to react in a moments notice is no longer a luxury it is a necessity if you are to stay in front of the today’s traveler and with Leigh’s background and extensive marketing knowledge we are now in front of the curve rather than trying to catch up.”
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"Leigh literally eats¸ drinks and sleeps with her clients-- because her clients are restaurants¸ B&B's and hotels! Leigh is totally committed to generating publicity by making things happen. She brings journalists and photographers in¸ creates contests¸ brochures and videos and works her press releases and social media contacts to the max. Leigh is a dynamo to have on your side"
DEBI LANDER¸ journalist
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| "Finding the
back story¸ the details to give readers real insight into a place¸ takes extra
effort and Leigh Cort partners brilliantly with journalists. Her agendas appear
easy-going at first glance but always contain rich details because her advance
and on-site planning covers every step. Venturing into the back woods at Private
Islands of Georgia´s Eagle and May Hall islands prove the point; Leigh doesn´t
stop at the edge of the marsh!"
Christine Tibbetts¸ Tifton GA Gazette¸ CNHI News Service |
"It's hard to find adequate accolades to describe your professionalism! Just a few words that come to mind with no exaggeration are knowledgeable¸ detail-oriented¸ impressive¸ stunning and enthusiastic. A genuine people person! Thank you for everything you did to make the IFWTWA conference a success. I look forward to attending another one of your events soon”
Lynne R. Christen¸ Author: Travel Wisdom¸ Bon Appétit! Mangia! Eat!¸ 101 Cruise Tips |
| "Every detail of
our trip to Eagle Island was thought of and addressed. Laidback. Entertaining. Intriguing. Gracious. Hilarious. Classy. Organized. Relaxed. Thrilling. That´s Leigh Cort! The warmth¸ the
professionalism¸ the caring was felt long before we met in person. Eagle Island
is all that she said it was¸ and much more!"
Jennifer J. Beaumont¸ Philadelphia PA |
| "Everything was
professional and excellent¸. I want to tell you that the congenial group and the
wonderful itinerary did a lot to lift my spirits and restoreth my soul."
PATRICIA MACK
Gayot.com |
| "Leigh Cort left
no detail unattended in planning this media trip. She coordinated everything –
even graciously arranging to change the dates of our visit upon our request.
Leigh is the epitome of professionalism. I continue to enjoy the pleasure and
ease of working with her. By the way¸ it´s no wonder that this discriminating
publicist accepted The Sandpiper Inn as her client. This property truly is
Forgotten Florida¸ and as she says - and we learned first-hand - "it´s the real
deal".
Lisa Codianne Fowler |
| "You¸ my dear friend¸ are the BEST! And this tour was the best ever for me
and for my destination. Your contacts proved invaluable; the people who were on
our Clayton County trip were some of my favorite media FAM people of 30+ years in this business. It overshot
my wildest expectations by a mile!"
Patrick Duncan¸ President
Clayton County GA CVB
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| "Leigh is truly a writer´s ally
and secret weapon! She´s dynamic¸ professional¸ and a rare combination of
efficiency and creativity. More than just destinations¸ Leigh's media trips
offer an astounding array of activities. From food to the arts¸ history to
family fun¸ Leigh's itineraries are smart¸ enjoyable and thought provoking."
Wanda Mann
New York City
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"Thank
you for one of the best media trips I have been on. You
organized everything seamlessly and you are the most
gracious hostess. Inns of Elegance and St. Augustine are
lucky to have you on board."
Patricia Letakis
Senior Editor/TASTES Editor
FLORIDA TRAVEL + LIFE
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| "Participating in your media
tours are always the highlight and most elegant of travel
writer events for me. Tour education – and pace easy. Your
preparation¸ contact and follow up material is a big help in
putting articles together. You are the consummate
professional. Here's to more Leigh Corts who make it easy¸
and fun to be a travel writer."
Warren Resen
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| "I always
look forward to working with Leigh Cort¸ especially when
that means spending time with her in person. She is not only
efficient¸ professional¸ and charming but goes out of her
way to cater to the needs of individual journalists. That is
a rare calling in the 21st century."
Dan Schlossberg¸ President¸ North American Travel
Journalists Association¸
Travel Editor¸ www.consumeraffairs.com |
| "Leigh Cort
is the consummate PR professional. Her media trips are
precision-run and tailored to the unique interests of a
blend of travel writers. There is no detail too minor for
Leigh to tweak. She sees to it that writers leave their
destination with an in-depth¸ insider's eye to its special
attributes. I love working with Leigh because one trip feeds
me many¸ many articles on wide ranges of subjects."
MARY WARREN¸ New York Travel Journalist |
| "I´ve worked
with other PR professionals in the travel industry¸ but I´ve
not met one that understands their profession as well as
Leigh does. She left no detail unattended¸ from the welcome
packet with treasures related to the destination and had
organized activities that every writer was eager to attend.
She created a positive¸ compelling and educational light
where I walked away with more articles than I had
anticipated – a sign that an expert in the industry hosted
the trip."
Stephanie Moreland¸ Sarasota Radio¸ Global Web Magazine |
| "Thanks so much to Leigh for introducing me to Eagle Island and Capt. Andy Hill. Leigh was so wonderful to work with in helping me arrange my trip;. It was a wonderful experience from the planning stages to the visit to sharing Eagle Island with our readers. I look forward to working with Leigh again."
ANGIE GARY¸ Editor. Banks County News, Jackson Herald, Madison County Journal |
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Bringing
media to your doorstep¸ we know that media coverage and quality exposure is
worth the wait...from the time a journalist visits a
destination until they craft their stories and get them
published. Creating excitement about a trip that is filled
with new adventures and clever story angles is what we are
known for. 
