Hope Beckham Inc.

Testimonials

Dave Penrod, Chairman, Belk Inc. Southern Division
Belk has enjoyed a growing relationship with Hope-Beckham over the past three years. Our presence in the Atlanta market goes much deeper than just store locations, and HBI continues to facilitate and strengthen key partnerships for us within the Atlanta business and philanthropic communities. Hope-Beckham is a true partner who understands the importance of making meaningful connections for their clients.

Bill Floyd, chairman of the Georgia Mayors Association and Mayor of Decatur
Hope-Beckham has worked with the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association several years on our Georgia Rides to the Capitol program. They do a fine job and are professional and fun to work with.

Robin Loudermilk, President & Chief Executive Officer, Aaron's Inc.
Hope-Beckham provides public relations services to communicate Aaron's Inc. commitment to our customers and to the industry on a national, regional and local level; all of the firm's public relations initiatives have been top notch.

Todd Rhinehart – Executive Director, THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola
Hope-Beckham is a true partner for the PGA TOUR and THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola and we have enjoyed working with them for four years in Atlanta. In addition to having great media contacts and generating tremendous coverage regarding the tournament and its significant charitable and community impact, they also do a great job of connecting us with the business community through their various relationships.

Hank Aaron – Baseball Legend
I’ve known Bob and Paul for more than 30 years. Bob was head of the Public Relations Department at the Braves when I broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and guided me through the media’s attention that followed. I worked with Paul at Turner Broadcasting on a variety of projects. After working with both of them, I now regard them as good, close friends. I have also worked with the wonderful staff at Hope-Beckham on projects throughout the years. Hope-Beckham is a great agency with an in-depth knowledge of sports, PR and marketing. I give them my highest mark both as professionals and as people.

Beth Bass – President, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
We represent more than 5000 members from all levels of women’s basketball -- high school, college and professional – and to say the least, we have to deal with a lot of sensitive subjects. Bob Hope and Hope-Beckham have not just been incredible confidants to me, but also tremendous counsel for my elected officials and my executive committee. With sensitive subjects like Title IX, appropriate behavior between coach and parent or coach and athlete, and even highly-publicized cases like the Rutgers University women’s basketball team and Don Imus, Bob has set the strategy for us. At his direction, we took the high road, not asking for Mr. Imus’s job. Bob also coached Vivienne Stringer on how to deal with that situation, and it turned out very, very well. I think Bob and Hope-Beckham have DNA that is women’s sports and sports in general. They have their finger on the pulse of the audience and the community; they can speak very passionately when you need it the most. When there is a firestorm going on around you, they can help you chart your course, help you remain calm and help you to take the high road. I think that is critical.

Billie Jean King – CEO Women’s Sports Foundation
I’ve known and worked with Bob and Hope-Beckham for many years. He has been an active member of the Women’s Sports Foundation Executive Committee and his knowledge, expertise and passion to help girls and women in sports is exemplary. Bob is a team player and a winner… and also a great friend.

Joe Profit – NFL Alumni Association
Hello, my name is Joe Profit, president of the National Football League Alumni, Atlanta chapter. I’ve known Bob for a number of years, and I’ve been working with him and Hope-Beckham in all of my sports-related activities. Because of Bob and Hope-Beckham, we are able to penetrate areas that we never would have been able to do without him. Bob is a good guy, he’s great, he knows his way around, and he does what he say he’s going to do. Since I’ve known Bob, I’m enjoying the same type of progress and success as I did when I was picked #1 by the Falcons. Along with some of my friends that Bob has really helped – Doug Williams in Tampa, James Harris in Jacksonville, Jack Kemp, who is now former Secretary Jack Kemp – have all benefited from our relationship with Hope-Beckham. We look forward to continuing to work with Bob and Hope-Beckham throughout our careers.

David Raithe – Director U.S. Figure Skating
Hi, I’m David Raithe the executive director of the United States Figure Skating Association. I’ve known Paul Beckham and Bob Hope for more than 25 years from my many years at Turner Broadcasting. I worked closely with Paul on the Goodwill Games and on other projects regarding the National Sports governing body within the United States. Paul has the utmost integrity and has a down-to-earth, honest personality that makes him one of my favorites in the business. Paul and Bob Hope are the type of leaders that I look for in a public relations company.

Dominique Wilkins – Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee & Philanthropist
Hi, this is Dominique Wilkins. I’m from the Atlanta Hawks. I just wanted to give you a quick note on Bob Hope and Paul Beckham. They are great guys and friends of mine for a very, very long time. I have been doing a lot of business with these guys. The thing that I love about them is that they get things done. That is the most important thing you’ve got to remember about these guys is that they get things done in a timely fashion. I’ve done a lot of media training with these guys, and since I’ve been doing media training, it’s been night and day with my speeches, the way I connect with the crowd. The Hope-Beckham firm is excellent as far as preparing you for the business world. They’ve done that with me, and I’m very proud to have spent the time that I have with them all these years.