Two Things That Go Great Together: E-Waste and Chocolate

Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by

Fall is here, and lucky for us – this past weekend was a beautiful one throughout New England.

Kristena and Nicole were at E-Waste Recycling Event in Manchester, NH which was held by Small Dog Electronics.  Small Dog hosts these free events in Vermont and New Hampshire each year collecting tons of electronic waste. They partner with WeRecycle who ensures that all of this waste is recycled responsibly in the USA. It’s a fun time for our team to have the chance to work side by side with our clients and seeing smiling customers who are doing the right thing – recycling responsibly!

Elizabeth and Ken were hosting reporters for PMG client Lake Champlain Chocolates. We partnered with Stowe Mountain Lodge to host our media guests, where they were feted. Our team then headed up to the factory in Burlington with the media for an in depth tour and some hands on experience with the chocolate. We rounded the day out with a fantastic lunch at the Farmhouse followed by a cheese, chocolate and beer pairing.  Here’s a shot from the factory floor… and from what we heard they were able to taste the product coming right off the line… LUCKY!

Oh, and no food event is complete without a picture of Ken in his hair net and lab coat!  [Editors note: look at the top of the blog, soon Ken will not require the hair net... ;) ]

 

Meet Our Team: Elizabeth Hagwood

Posted on 27. Dec, 2010 by

Over the next few weeks, we will profile each PMGer to give you a better sense of the firm and those behind our social media channels and working on behalf of our great clients. We encourage you to start a dialogue through the comments section if you have additional questions for our do-gooders.

PMGer: Elizabeth Hagwood
On Twitter: @vt_emh
Position at PMG: account executive

Hobbies/Interests? I’m currently training for my first marathon, so I suppose running is now a hobby. This is my first full winter being settled in Vermont, so I’m really looking forward to finally exploring the mountains (skiing, hiking, attempting to ride, etc.). In the summer, you can’t beat being on the lake – preferably with a paddle of sorts or my dog’s leash in hand.

Favorite Teams/Sports? I grew up a Hokie, so my favorite team to watch is Hokie Football. Lane Stadium is consistently ranked to have the best home field advantage, so it makes for a good game. In college I also rowed, so that would have to be my favorite sport. The clicking of the oar locks, the adrenaline during races, (being able to eat whatever you’d like), and being on glassy water when the sun rises definitely trump blisters, 5am practices and a constant muscle soreness.

Favorite Foods? I love anything with bright, fresh flavors, such as Mexican or Thai, but I also love southern comfort food – the dishes where you’re not allowed to count calories, like fried chicken, BBQ (Eastern NC style, of course), biscuits and sweet tea. I love to cook too, but lately I’ve thrown recipes out the window and create my own.

Favorite Thing About Working at PMG? We’re a tight-knit bunch without the drama and politics of working in a large firm. And we have an office dog!

Best thing about living in BTV? I live three blocks from work (and the lake) and two blocks from Church Street, so the question of “Would you rather live where you work or where you play?” is something that never crosses my mind.

List a few of your favorite websites…
Hmm… In non-work-related websites, probably www.postsecret.com and www.epicurious.com.

PR Bag of Tricks: AP Style Guide

Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by

Each week we will highlight one tool from our PR bag of tricks. This could range from “old school” books or gadgets to a social media tool or client… and anything in between.  Feel free to give your feedback on each tool/trick and tell us about yours.

PMGer Elizabeth Hagwood’s Pick:

What is one tool, app, website, etc. that you love at the moment? Since I’m considered the “Grammar Nazi” around these parts, I’d have to go with my AP Style Guide.  I’d consider it more a love/hate relationship though; other things may come and go, but this book has been in my life since high school journalism.

Why? If there’s ever a debate about proper spellings, usage or punctuation, this book settles all :) .  Their’s nothing worse than words used incorrectly.  (Get it? Catch it? Petpeeve.)

How do you use it? Anytime I’m editing something or if there is ever a question about the proper usage or spelling of a word.