By Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association on January 15, 2026 Verified by Google

We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have met Risa Hoag of GMG Public Relations. Over the years, Risa has become such an integral part of the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association, and our organization is stronger because of her.

From the days of hosting in-person events, where she brought innovation and hands-on training to our members, especially in helping them become LinkedIn experts, to seamlessly pivoting during the pandemic and supporting our community through impactful webinars, Risa has always shown up with energy, creativity, and heart.

I could go on and on about how amazing she is, but the truth is that everything Risa has achieved has been earned through hard work, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. We truly appreciate all she has done for our in-person events, virtual programming, networking opportunities, and even partnership collaborations with other organizations and events.

Risa is the kind of person who, in a room full of opportunities, is the friend screaming your name, making sure you’re seen, heard, and connected. We are so thankful for her continued support and partnership.

By Fran Higgins on July 5, 2023 Verified by Google

I was a pleasure working with Risa and her team as we planned The Arc Westchester Foundation's food and wine tasting earlier this year. Risa is well-organized and stays on top of our schedules. She is proactive and brings excellent ideas to the table. Her team is very pleasant to work with and each one is very detail oriented, asking questions when necessary and staying focused on the success of the event. Risa has many talents, and we will be sure to put all of them to use in the future. I would definitely recommend GMG Public Relations and look forward to working with them again.

By Cheryl Baun on March 30, 2022 Verified by Google

I have worked with Risa at GMG on several occasions. She is incredibly knowledgeable in both PR and marketing. She spent a lot of time learning about our organization and understanding our audience, to ensure the proper messaging. Her efforts have gained us press coverage, sponsorship opportunities, and satisfied attendees at our programming! Without reservation, I would recommend Risa - she is the best in the business!

By Genevieve Piturro on October 4, 2021 Verified by Google

Risa was our marketing lead and expert for the Find Your Purpose Summit 2021 in Westchester and I don't know what we would have done with her! Her PR and Social Media outreach brought in great news coverage and wide public awareness for our first-of-its-kind Summit. Her presentation to all our attendees, "You are Your Brand - Now Tell the World," was a hit thanks to her warm and relatable style coupled with real-life examples emphasizing the value of telling your unique story. Risa shared her own journey too, shining a light on how sharing stories connects us all.

By Kevin Brown on July 20, 2020 Verified by Google

When you work with Risa Hoag from GMG Public Relations, you are expanding your capabilities because of her incredible versatility. While she is one of the best publicists/PR Professionals around, she also has an amazing sense of the marketing mix that puts your company in the best light to be noticed. She has a superior eye for great creative, and has expertise in everything from layout, to media, to digital marketing to logo design. Her company only works with the best professionals and Risa becomes deeply immersed in your business! Huge thumbs up for GMG!