Callis Connects with Strategic Communications Group

SILVER SPRING, MD (April 7)—Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic), a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations agency, today announced its selection as PR agency of record by Callis Communications (Callis), a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and provider of hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services based in Mobile, AL.

“Hiring Strategic to increase our brand visibility and market credibility is a vital step in our quest to become the leading provider of managed IP applications to small and medium-sized customers in the Gulf region,” said Callis CEO Dean Parker. “Strategic came highly recommended by a member of our board of directors and demonstrated how a well-targeted public relations program can help us more quickly achieve both our sales and corporate valuation goals.”

Callis provides a fully- integrated suite of hosted telephony and Internet connectivity services, backed by one of the industry’s most responsive customer care organizations.  Some of its longstanding local customers include the Volunteers of America Southeast, University of Mobile, White-Spunner Construction and Lexus of Mobile, among others. 

Strategic’s priorities are to increase Callis’ visibility among small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), non-profits and educational institutions located through the Gulf region, as well as to establish positioning for the company with influential trade media and industry analysts. 

“Callis is an aggressive, growth- focused company that has championed the adoption of VoIP and managed IP applications in the Gulf’s business community,” said Strategic Managing Director Brian Muys. “Our expertise in this segment and extensive relationships with both key media and industry influencers are critical as we roll out this campaign.”

About Strategic Communications Group
Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic) is a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations firm that provides integrated communications and business development services to help its clients increase sales, profitability, and corporate and product valuation. Strategic has worked with successful, growth-oriented companies such as Aptara, Callis Communications, GovDelivery, Integral Systems (NASDAQ: ISYS), Lagan Technologies, Microspace Communications Corporation, Pitney Bowes Management Services (NYSE: PBI), Senforce Technologies, Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), Tellabs (NASDAQ: TLAB), Zebra Technologies Card Systems Division (NASDAQ: ZBRA), among others.

What differentiates Strategic is the proven ability to leverage all of its industry connections and market relationships to identify sales, partnership, employee recruitment and financial/M&A opportunities for its clients.  For more information about the agency’s public relations capabilities and the Strategic Network of Relationships®, visit http://www.gotostrategic.com.

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