What Our Clients Are Saying…

"Working with SCPR has been an outstanding experience, largely thanks to Sam's ability to build personal connections with media outlets and understand our unique business perspective. Her authenticity helped us achieve our goals and remain relevant in a competitive market. In addition, the SCPR recaps have always been very timely, which has helped us monitor our success." -Brendan McCarthy, Vice President at Ballyhoo Hospitality

“[I would recommend Samantha] to anyone and everyone that is looking for an incredible public relations POWERHOUSE!” -Hannah Metz, ANOMALIE Beauty Agency

“Our restaurant group has grown immensely since we started using SCPR for both Public Relations and Social Media. Samantha has been hands on working with both the managers and ownership. She is always available when we need her!” -Chris Lefbom, Co-owner of Vintage Restaurant Group, LLC

“Samantha and her team helped Azul open up successfully during the height of the pandemic. She communicated our concept via her contacts in media and television, garnering us exposure to markets we otherwise would not have reached. The PR placements and exposure evolved and included influencer marketing, offsite events such as Chicago Gourmet and Azul was recently in the running for Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Samantha's services.” -Mike Mabi, Azul Mariscos / Social Light Group

“It was an absolute delight working with SCPR as they are highly communicative and contribute genius ideas. Their willingness to to go the extra mile made all the difference.” -Micheline Mendelsohn, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunnyside Restaurant Group (“Top Chef” Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery, Santa Rosa Taqueria and We, The Pizza)

“I've worked with Samantha on myriad editorial projects and she'salways proven to be efficient, smart and helpful. And if you work with as many PR people as I do every day, you know that that's a lot!” -Jacky Runice, Columnist at USA Today

“Partnering with Sam and the team at SCPR has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Their proactive approach and impeccable organization have made all the difference in navigating the fast-paced hospitality industry. Sam consistently delivers high-quality results, offering flexible solutions that support the changing growth and needs of our business. Whether it’s securing media placements, arranging TV segments, crafting press releases, or leveraging invaluable industry connections, Sam and her team have been an indispensable asset.” -Rebecca Christensen, Creative Director at Ballyhoo Hospitality

“Samantha is highly creative, very organized and an excellent communicator…she totally exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Samantha to any organization.” -David Morton, Restauranteur

I’ve been a food blogger in Chicago for five years and have worked with SCPR for four of them. I’ve always appreciated that Samantha got to personally know me before working with me and has always been approachable. SCPR is an industry expert and through them I have had varied opportunities from reviewing restaurants to attending relevant events. I love working with a firm like theirs that knows what they’re doing, but is also are fun to work with.” -Pooja Naik, Food Writer/Editor of The Chicago Pescetarian