Thomas Public Relations
is the #1 Award-Winning Public
Relations Agency for Consumer Electronics PR, High-Tech
PR, 3D Design,
Telecom,
Product Launches, Web 2.0, Digital Photography, Wireless, Industrial,
Hospitality,
& Toys,
with over 15 years of
Experience in Public Relations
THOMAS PR HAS
WON OVER 500 AWARDS FOR ITS CLIENTS!
Thomas PR Specializes in Consumer Electronics, Internet, Hardware
& Software
Trade Show PR Expert: The Party Authority for CES, NAB, CTIA & PMA!
THOMAS PR IS
THE ONLY U.S. AGENCY THAT WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY BRANDS
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- ABOUT THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS,
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THOMAS PR IS THE ONLY U.S. AGENCY
THAT WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH CONSUMER ELECTRONICS &
HIGH-TECHNOLOGY BRANDS
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Thomas PR® is the Trade Show PR Expert: The Party
Authority for CES, NAB, CTIA, COMIC-CON, E3 & SXSW!
 THOMAS
PUBLIC RELATIONS WINS PRPLI 2021 PR CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD Award-Winning Thomas PR is Leading Public Relations Agency for Consumer
Electronics & High Tech, including IoT, Smart Home, Autonomous Vehicles,
Sensors, Wearables, AI, & Virtual Reality
 

KAREN THOMAS, PRESIDENT &
CEO,
THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS,
INC. BIO
Winner of the PRPLI 2021 PR Campaign of the Year Award &
Long Island Business News Excellence in Communication
Award
Chair of the PR Committee for the Stevie Awards, American
Business Awards
Judge for the CES Innovation Awards, CES Asia Innovation
Awards, Edison Awards, SVUS, CEO Awards, & Cyber
Security Awards
See Bio:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/thomaspr/thomasprbio.html
Karen Thomas is President and CEO of
Thomas Public Relations, Inc.,
a leading technology and consumer electronics public relations
agency based in Long Island, NY. Thomas PRÒ
has an over 20 year history of successful PR campaigns for
ground-breaking technology companies, such as Olympus, BeBop
Sensors, RoboSense, Mixcder, udoq, MiWorld
Accessories, NewerTech, Thermoworks, iCleanse, iDevices,
FeiyuTech, OWC, Kidz Gear, The Great Kat, and many more
technology companies; bringing them high level press
recognition, TV appearances, awards, booming sales, IPOs, and
acquisitions.
Thomas PR is a pioneer in digital imaging and
photography public relations. The company represented
Olympus for seven years, launching their digital camera
and Magneto-Optical lines and winning hundreds of
industry awards. Thomas PR was responsible for
propelling Olympus to number two in U.S. sales, with
public relations being the number one reason customers
chose Olympus, as indicated by Oympus’ study of customer
buying trends. Thomas PR has also represented other
leaders in photography, including Lexar Media,
Fotonation, Foveon, Corsair, DXG Cameras, Concord
Cameras, Enroute Imaging, Arcsoft, IPC, and more. Ms.
Thomas has served on the boards of PMDA, IPC, LISTNET
and many other organizations for technology,
photography, and digital imaging.
Thomas PR has extensive relationships with national and
international press, including The Today Show, CNN,
Good Morning America, Fox-TV, Wired, BBC-TV, Stern, NY
Times, and more.
Thomas PR is winner of the PRPLI 2021 PR Campaign of
the Year Award. Karen Thomas is Chair of the PR
Committee for the Stevie Awards, American Business
Awards and a judge for the CES Innovation Awards,
CES Asia Innovation Awards, Edison Awards, SVUS, CEO
Awards, Cyber Security Awards, among others; and was
recently awarded the Long Island Business News
Excellence in Communication Award for Best PR Campaign
for Thomas PR’s Shenzhen, China’s Government Press
Event held at CES.
Recently named
“Top 100 Influencers
and Brands” by Onalytica, the leading
social media influencer analyst group, Karen Thomas is
the creator of the original and longest running Party
List for technology trade shows,
“The Official
KarenNet Party List.” Thomas PR is also
winner of the PRSourceCode
Top Tech
Communicators Award, TheBitbag.com’s
PR Rep of the Year, and more. Ms.
Thomas is a graduate of the Juilliard School in NY City
for voice, performance, and languages. For more
info, see:
http://www.thomas-pr.com and
http://www.thomasprsocial.com.
THOMAS PR AWARDS:
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WINNER – PRPLI 2021 PR Campaign of the Year
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WINNER - LIBN Excellence in Communication Award
2017 - Best PR Campaign
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WINNER - PR News Social Shake-up Movers & Shakers
Award 2017
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WINNER - Onalytica Top 100 PR Influencer Award
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WINNER - PR SourceCode Top Tech Communicator
THOMAS PR JUDGING:
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JUDGE - Edison Awards “Expert Reviewer” 2022,
2021, 2018 & 2017
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JUDGE –
eHealthcare Leadership Awards 2021
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JUDGE – Chair, PR Judging Committee, American
Business Awards 2020
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JUDGE – Business Intelligence Group PR Awards
2020 & 2019
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JUDGE - American Business Awards – Stevie Awards
– 2019 & 2018
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JUDGE - Cyber Security Awards 2019
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JUDGE – CES 2019 Innovation Awards
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JUDGE – SVUS Awards – Best CEO & Technology 2018
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JUDGE - IT World Awards 2017
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JUDGE - CES Asia Innovation Awards 2019 & 2017
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JUDGE - CEO World Awards 2017
Thomas PR website:
http://www.thomasprsocial.com
Photos:
Karen Thomas:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomaspublicrelations.html
Thomas PR Logo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomasprlogostacked.html
Phone: (631) 549-7575
Email:
kthomas@thomaspr.com
Social Media:
Linked-in:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaspr/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Thomaspublicrelations/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thomaspr
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- AWARD-WINNING PR FOR AWARD-WINNING CLIENTS
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Thomas
PR Named "PR 2015 Top 100 Influencers & Brands" by
Onalytica social media analyst group!
Thomas Public Relations, Inc., an international partner of
China-based ProExpo and Asia’s largest international trade show, CITE
2014, is the #1
award-winning PR agency with over 15 years of experience in public
relations for consumer electronics pr, high-tech pr, product
launches, apps, social media/internet, hardware, software,
digital photography, wireless, networking, digital imaging, Web 2.0, social
networking, telecom, peer to peer file-sharing & cutting-edge
technology. Thomas PR is
behind the success of companies, including Olympus, which won over 60
awards in less than a year, as well as Soundmatters, iDevices, Velocomp,
Ambient Design, Kidz Gear, DXG, Concord Camera, Digital
Foci, OWC, Peleman, Unibind, GigaTribe.com, RocketLife.com, PPC, The
Great Kat, Foveon, Magix, SkipJam, SCM Microsystems, Lexar Media,
PhotoPoint.com, dotPhoto.com, Express Digital, ArcSoft, and more. Karen Thomas, President & CEO,
is the winner of
"Top Tech Communicators" Award 2009
for "Outstanding, Individual Contributions to the
Field of Information Technology Public Relations." Thomas
PR Wins PRPLI 2021 PR CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR and is named "PR 2015 Top 100 Influencers & Brands" by Onalytica social
media analyst group.
- Thomas PR Office:
- 1 Hewitt Square #186
- East Northport, NY 11731
- Phone: (631) 549-7575
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- THOMAS PR STAFF
Karen Thomas, President
Eva Yutani, PR Manager
Bill Kouwenhoven, PR Account Representative
Marc Paul, Accounting
K.N., Webmaster
F. Thomas, Security
Thomas PR® Client
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Karen Thomas, the well-known computer industry PR expert, has been
quoted in books and magazines, such as "The Guerilla Guide to High-Tech Trade
Shows" by Michael Roney. Ms. Thomas is highly regarded by the computer press for
representing products that go on to be best-sellers, and knowing everyone in the industry.
SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCHES:
Olympus America
Helix Software
InMedia Presentations
Digital Directory Assistance
Micrografx
News Electronic Data, a division of News Corp.
Vertisoft
Delrina
SCM Microsystems
- “There
are a lot of public relations people in the world these days, but
Karen Thomas, president of Thomas Public Relations in East
Northport, stands above the rest.” -The Observer.
- "Since I
began using Karen and her PR firm to help promote my two websites,
traffic has grown steadily and significantly. Now we are able to
support paid ads. I appreciate the steady and reliable manner that
she has provided input and assistance over the months we have worked
together. Thanks very much Karen," - Frank Tobe,
therobotreport.com.
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- "If
you are looking for results you need to contact Karen, we were
constantly amazed by the publications who interviewed and published
articles about Unibind," Rusty Redecker, VP-Sales American
Media & Specialty, American Hole ‘n One - previously Vice President,
Photo, Peleman (Unibind).
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the effectiveness, thoroughness, and professionalism of
Thomas PR for over ten years. If you need to launch a PR
campaign, the first person and firm I would call would be
Karen Thomas at Thomas PR," said Jack Peterson,
President, Kidz Gear and previously VP Sales & Marketing,
Lexar Media.
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what it's all about," said
Chris Sluka, Olympus America.
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presence in a very short period of time - she really
delivers the goods,” said
Jeff Mandell, VP, Worldwide Marketing, Concord
Camera Corp.
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She knows the industry, the insiders, the press and the
issues – and delivers great exposure on message,"
said
Eric Zarakov, VP Marketing Communications, Foveon
Inc.
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or heard of another PR professional who can deliver what
Karen did for my efforts at Olympus. Yes, we hired her at
one of my subsequent postions as well. We went from ‘not
in the market’ to #1 in market share partly though her
efforts. I would recommend her to any company in her area of
expertise,” said
Dave Veilleux, former Director, Digital Products,
Olympus America
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recommended by J. Paul Grayson (then Chairman of Micrografx
and now Chairman of Alibre) and gave my company, Axxis
Software, access to editors and other influential
individuals at the highest levels within the software
industry. I believe that Karen's guidance was exceptionally
influential in our success and our ultimate acquisition by
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp," -
Steve Buerkele, Formerly President, Axxis Software.
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the big picture, she takes care of all details: On our
coast-to-coast press tour, every single appointment went as
planned and we got great results," said Larry
Shiller, President ShillerMath and former President of The
Bureau of Electronic Publishing.
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PRESS TESTIMONIALS:
- -“My favorite PR Agent, Karen Thomas, whose firm bearing her name is the top PR firm for consumer technology products,” – Benjamin Maynigo, Asian Journal
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with a cool product, it's cool. She knows her stuff,"
Michael Sommer, Gadget Guy, WTLV/ABC-TV
- -“Karen is a fantastic PR
person. She is an easy to work with person who is highly recognized by
peers in her business. I knew her Dad and she learned from a good man,”
John Larish, Principal, Johnrel Imaging,
Contributing Editor, Photo Industry Reporter and book writer.
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persistent owner of a public relations firm in New York. Thomas urged me
to submit a photo for restoration to her client, DigitalCustom's Image
Edit & Art, to see the company's work,"
Sandra Brown Kelly,
The Roanoke Times.
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from 1989 through the end, and then CES until a few years ago, and you
are one of my fond memories from that era. Thanks for all you do for
your clients and the industry in general," Rollie Cole, co-founder
and first president of the Association of PC User Groups.
PUBLIC RELATIONS IS BASED ON RELATIONSHIPS
Thomas PR believes that press relationships are key to successful
public relations. With personal contacts with hundreds of press, and a database of over
9,000 computer, business, TV and International press, your company will take advantage of
high-level press contacts.
OUR CLIENTS ARE #1 PRIORITY
At Thomas PR, clients are number one. We keep our client list small to provide
individual treatment for all clients. You won't be passed off to inexperienced junior
account executives -- a malady in most PR agencies.
PR SERVICES
- PR Campaigns
- Press Releases
- Product Launches
- Awards
- Trade Show PR Representation
- Emailing Campaigns
- Articles List
- Review Management
- Editorial Placements
- Story Pitches
- Editorial Calendars
- Branding
- SEO
- Social Media
- Press Tours
- Website Publicity
- Clippings/Media Monitoring
- Contests
- Crisis Management
- Giveaways
- International PR
- Monthly Reports
- Parties and Special Events
- Trade Show Party Lists
- Positioning
- Press Conferences
- Press Diplomacy
- Strategy
THOMAS PR AWARDS:
"Top Tech Communicators" Award 2009
Karen Thomas, Thomas PR
For: "Outstanding, Individual Contributions to the Field of Information
Technology Public Relations."
Marketing Computers Marcom Awards
Best Industry Party
Thomas PR
For: Bureau of Electronic Publishing Party
Marketing Computers Marcom Awards
Best Press Conference/Event
Thomas PR
For: Micrografx Chili Cook-off
Marketing Computers Marcom Awards
Marketing Communications
Best Party
Thomas PR
For: John Dvorak Secret COMDEX Party
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- ListNet TechMelt 2002 Committee Board Member
- Public Relations Society of America
- Photo Marketing Association
- Software Publishers' Association
- Long Island Software & Technology Network
- Long Island Association:
- -Small Business Council
- -Tourism Council
- Public Relations Professionals of Long Island
- New York New Media Association
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AWARDS WON BY THOMAS PRS' CLIENTS:
Olympus Awards:
Macworld, Eddy Award
PC Graphics & Video
Popular Science, Grand Winner
Publish, Impact Award
Digital Focus, Five Stars
PC Computing, A List
Equip, Best Digital Camera
Mac Addict, Best Peripheral
PC Computing, MVP Award
PC Magazine, Editor's Choice
Macworld, Eddy Award
Helix Software Awards:
Windows Sources, Experts' Pick Award
Home Office Computing Award
PC Computing, MVP Award
PC Magazine, Technical Excellence Awards
PC Week, Product of the Year
Windows Magazine, Win 100 Awards
Windows Sources, Expert's Pick
PC Magazine, Editor's Choice
PC Week, Product of the Week
InMedia Awards:
Petersen's, Editor's Choice Award
PC Portables, Product of the Year
PC Computing, Four Stars
Presentations Magazine, Four Stars
SCM Microsystems Awards:
Boot Magazine, Lust List
PC Magazine, Top Portable Peripherals
Computer Reseller News, COMDEX Award
Axxis Software Awards:
PC Computing, MVP Award
Digital Directory Assistance Awards:
Home Office Computing
PC Computing, Five Stars
PC Magazine, Editors Choice
THOMAS PR
CLIENTS HAVE RECEIVED PRESS IN THE FOLLOWING
MAGAZINES/INTERNET/NEWSPAPERS:
New York Times, Time Magazine, Newsweek, BusinessWeek,
Nightly Business Report (NBR),
In Style, USA Today, Elle Magazine, Miami Herald, Entertainment Weekly,
Forbes, Fortune, Maxim, Popular Photography, Popular Science, PC
Magazine, Life & Style Magazine, Wired Magazine, Popular Mechanics, Mac
Addict, Newsday, Washington Post, NY Post, Seattle Times, Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette, Louisville Courier, Parents Magazine, Boys Life,
Mobile Press-Register, People Style Watch, RadarOnline.com, Style
Magazine, People Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, PDN, MEVIO Music,
Financial Times, AOL’s Digital City, Government Computer News,
Blender.com, About.com, Der Spiegel Online, Chicago Tribune, CBS
Marketwatch, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photographer, Shutterbug,
American Photo, TWICE, Money, Fast Company, EE Times, Des Moines
Register, Chicago Sun-Times, EGear, Dealerscope, Macworld, Men’s
Journal, Men’s Health, Computer Shopper, Digital Output, Laptop,
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Star Tribune, Providence Journal, Seattle
Times, NewsBlaze, Yahoo! Buzz, Spin Magazine, Guitar World, Guitar
Player Magazine, Billboard, Classic Rock Magazine, The Statesman, Better
Homes & Gardens, Woman’s World, Engadget.com, Techcrunch.com,
CNET.com, Los Angeles Times, Ladies Home Journal, Infoworld, New York
Magazine, and
much more.
THOMAS PR CLIENTS HAVE
RECEIVED PRESS ON THE FOLLOWING TV/RADIO SHOWS:
Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Martha Stewart Show,
ABC World News Now, ABC World News Now, San Diego 6 TV, Fox-TV Sacramento,
The View, Montel Williams, NBC TV Bay Area Morning News, Regis & Kelly,
ABC-TV, Good Day NY, Entertainment Tonight, WCBS-TV News NY, WLNY TV 10/55 News, NY-1, Aving-TV,
BBC-TV, CBS-FM Radio NY, Bloomberg Radio, CNN-TV, Fox-TV San Diego, WFAA-TV,
TechnoDad, Fox-TV Dallas, KUSI San Diego, Fox-TV Utah, NBC-TV Milwaukee,
CBS-TV, WISC-TV Wisconsin, Dennis Miller Radio, KOLD-TV Tucson,
High-Tech Texan Radio, Matthew Bronson Radio Show, Sirius Radio,
National Public Radio, G4 TV, CNBC, BNET-TV, Central Florida News-TV,
KRON-TV, NBC Radio, and much more.
THOMAS PR is the #1 Award-Winning Public Relations Agency for Consumer Electronics
PR, High-Tech PR, Telecom, Product Launches, Web 2.0, Digital
Photography, Wireless, Social Networking, Peer To Peer File-Sharing,
Internet, Industrial, Hospitality, & Toys, with over 15 years of
experience in public relations. Thomas PR Named "PR 2015 Top 100
Influencers & Brands" by Onalytica social media analyst group.
The Party Authority for CES, Toy Fair, CTIA & PMA! Website:
http://www.thomas-pr.com
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