RALEIGH – Pioneer Strategies, a public relations agency headquartered in Raleigh, has signed a deal to provide the Carolinas Chapter of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) with public relations counsel and services.  Pioneer developed a strategic communication plan for the PDMA chapter and is providing ongoing counsel and services as the plan is implemented.

“Pioneer Strategies’ strategic plan helped us develop a clear long-term vision for our organization,” says Montie Roland, president of the Carolinas Chapter of PDMA.  “They outlined the steps we must take to more effectively communicate with the key groups that will determine our success.  The plan Pioneer Strategies developed has attracted attention from other PDMA chapters around the country.  We are very pleased.”

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. For more information about PDMA, visit www.pdma.org. For more information about the Carolinas Chapter, call (919) 481-1845, e-mail Montie Roland at montie@montie.com or visit www.pdma.org/carolinas.  

Pioneer Strategies is a Raleigh-based public relations agency that provides businesses, non-profits, associations and other organizations with strategic public relations counsel and communication services.  Pioneer's services and expertise include communication planning, media relations, campaign planning, community relations, special event planning, copywriting and speechwriting.  The firm’s work has been recognized by the MarCom Creative Awards and the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Excellence in Communication.  For more information call 919-833-4345 or visit www.pioneerstrategies.com.