CFO Awards 2020: Event PR & Executive Profiling

Client: CFO Awards 2020

Brief

Drive nominations for the Chief Finance Awards and secure broad media visibility ahead of the event.

Solutions

  • Drafted and distributed a press release to 20+ media houses.
  • Secured 3 interviews on top national TV stations.
  • Ran an online media ad‑buy campaign to reach finance audiences.
  • Executed email marketing to the client’s database to boost entries.

Results

  • Story carried by 20+ media outlets (print, online, broadcast).
  • 2 interviews on popular prime‑time shows.
  • A dedicated news feature on the 9 o’clock bulletin.
  • 200+ nominations in under two weeks — the highest in the awards’ history.
  • 500,000+ online reach during the campaign period.
  • Event successfully delivered within three weeks of campaign kickoff.

Context: Achieved amid COVID‑19 restrictions with limited movement and in‑person activity.

Overview

We supported the CFO Awards 2020

  • Position the awards as a premier, credible platform for finance leadership.
  • Secure multi‑channel media coverage and on‑air mentions ahead of the ceremony.
  • Support nominees and winners with executive profiling and thought leadership content.

Our Role & Approach

  • Narrative & messaging aligned to the year’s finance themes and regulatory context.
  • Press office: media list building, pitching, interview coordination, press notes.
  • Content: winner profiles, Q&As, op‑eds, and social toolkits for partners/sponsors.
  • On‑site support: press desk, photography brief, and real‑time content capture.

Results & Impact (selected highlights)

  • Consistent pre‑ and post‑event coverage across business and mainstream outlets.
  • Elevated visibility for finalists and winners through profile features.
  • Sponsor and partner messages integrated into earned and owned content.

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