Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Fineman PR is an award-winning, full-service public relations firm in San Francisco, specializing in Brand PR and Crisis Communications
Keywords: Brand PR
Crisis communications
Public Relations, San Francisco
Latino PR
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founded November 1988
What is your primary product or service?
Public Relations services: Brand PR, Crisis communications and issues management, Multicultural outreach (www.mosaicopublicrelations.com), Community relations
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Previously a high school English teacher who wanted more of an advocacy role and involment in business.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We counsel taking the high road in all communications -- truth intelligently told with awareness of all potential stakeholders. We believe it is important for clients to speak for themselves; our role should be unobtrusive. We do not believe in "spin"; we believe it is critically important for our clients to make make known their points-of-view and not allow others to tell their story for them.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
San Francisco HQ with a regional office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Provide detailed directions to your location
In San Francisco, connecting Union Square and the Financial District, right across the street from Gump's.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, wire payments.
Which areas do you service?
We specialize in consumer messaging, especially food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, health care and education. Crisis communications spans all industries except financial.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Michael Fineman, President, CEO, Creative Director
What are your hours of operation?
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. -- 5 p.m. As a crisis communications specialist, we are available 24/7 and Michael Fineman's voicemail messages provide all phone numbers for where he can be reached.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
He and his agency are an honest and ethical source of information and ideas.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Make it happen.