‘Best Long Island Publicist’ Title Won by Epoch 5 President

Leading Long Island PR Agency President Selected in 8^th Annual Long Island Press Program

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Epoch 5 Public Relations President Katherine Heaviside has been named Long Island’s Best Publicist for 2013 in an annual program sponsored by the Long Island Press. In addition, Epoch 5 was named Best Long Island Public Relations Firm for 2013. It was Epoch 5’s fourth year in a row being named the top LI PR firm and Ms. Heaviside’s third consecutive year as top LI publicist.

“We’re thrilled that the voters again recognized us as the Nassau-Suffolk region’s top PR firm. Over more than 30 years, we have built a very strong brand in the Long Island region”

This year, a record 1.2 million votes were cast in the Long Island Press program. Readers voted for Epoch 5 from among more than a dozen other public relations firms. Among the hundreds of organizations and individuals that received votes, the Huntington-based Epoch 5 received the fifth greatest number of votes overall.

Epoch 5 offers a range of public relations and marketing services, including media relations, community relations, publicity and crisis management.

"We’re thrilled that the voters again recognized us as the Nassau-Suffolk region’s top PR firm. Over more than 30 years, we have built a very strong brand in the Long Island region,” said Ms. Heaviside.

Serving the tri-state area, Epoch 5's mission is to develop and implement breakthrough marketing communications strategies, increase client market share, build support for growth strategies, enhance reputations, and help companies and organizations overcome crises.

The agency's client roster includes top corporate players, including Cablevision, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, King Kullen, Adelphi University, Veolia Transportation, and Rechler Equity Partners. Other organizations represented include trade associations, healthcare organizations, and professional service firms and consultants.

Also voted Best Public Relations Firm by Long Island Business News, Epoch 5 offers complete media relations expertise, including new media and social media networking, issues management, community relations, advertising, image development, event planning, and graphic services. More information on Epoch 5 is available by visiting www.epoch5.com or by calling 631-427-1713.