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Tony Harrison

Tony Harrison is a seasoned Public Relations counselor and copywriter. His extensive experience spans across diverse sectors with focusing on technology, tourism and outdoor recreation.

 

In his initial years in the Public Relations domain, Tony worked for esteemed agencies in major metropolitan hubs including New York City, Phoenix, and for the past 34 years, Boise. He served noteworthy clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Catholic Health Initiatives, First Interstate Bank, Genentech, HP, Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare, J.R. Simplot Company, Micron Electronics, The NutraSweet Company, Ore-Ida Foods, RedBuilt (and predecessors Trus Joist Corp. and Trus Joist MacMillan), St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, and the regional public transportation authorities for Phoenix and Idaho’s Treasure Valley.

 

Following his extensive network and work experience, Tony opened his own PR practice, COMMposition. Starting in 2007, Tony has gained an array of clients including Ski Idaho, Idaho STEM Action Center, Idaho Sled Dog Challenge, Visit Southern Idaho, McCall Chamber, Soldier Mountain, St. Lukes, BranCraft and most recently AirFlare.

 

Tony continues to strive towards personal growth by partaking in webinars, conferences and several organizations to keep up to date on the world's ever-changing advancements in the PR world. He actively participates in USPR (United Strategies Public Relations) where he collaborates with senior-level practitioners and small agencies in diverse media markets all over the U.S. and internationally.

 

Currently residing in Idaho with his wife and four kids – three of which are adopted and one biological surprise. Tony is a fifth generation Idahoan who graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s in Science and Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Graphic Design. Tony is a lifelong skier who grew up with wood skis, cable bindings and leather boots. He enjoys vacationing in the Cascades and exploring Idaho's outdoor scene. Tony is a father, hard worker, he is reliable and has made a positive impact in many lives.

 

Tony’s work has received numerous awards, chief among them two Public Relations Society of America Anvil Awards — the highest award PR tools like press kits, speeches, and brochures can earn — for a traditional press kit and an interactive CD-ROM-based press kit. In addition, a month-long clean-air campaign he helped conceive and execute called “May in Motion” earned top honors in the American Public Transportation Association’s 2004 AdWheel competition. His work also has garnered two Gold Rockies from the Idaho Advertising Federation — one for a press kit and another for a sales promotion kit — and he was named Outstanding Professional Advisor from Public Relations Student Society of America’s Midwest District.