Karen Couf-Cohen Email & Phone Number

Franklin, Michigan

Karen Couf Cohen Public Relations is a small boutique style PR consultancy. I have represented clients in the retail, real estate, entertainment, healthcare, social service agencies,video gaming and exhibit design industries. My years of experience set the stage for skillful media relations and development of timely, relevant and useful content. I have a well practiced eye and ability to recognize newsworthiness and the heart and soul of a story. I don't give up 'till it works! I am creative, values driven, passionate and trustworthy and seek out companies that make a difference.I have blogged for The Detroit News, and written stories for The Detroit Jewish News, Natural Awakenings, Oakland and Macomb newspapers and Trade Show and Exhibit Manager -- a national trade publication.I am considered a community leader and offer my skills on the boards of key community organizations and institutions, including PR and event planning support for my professional association Detroit Women in Communication, and have assisted in the planning of an annual awards program for several years.In 2001 I founded a non-profit Concert in the Park-- Franklin's Music on the Green series (now going on its 16th year) that has attracted thousands of concertgoers and major corporate sponsors. That which I am most proud of, is the success this event had in building a sense of community within our village and the strengthening of neighborhood relationships.

Currently heading up the Social Action Team, undertaking sustainability and social justice causes.

Franklin Village, Michigan

As a community organizer, my history with community service began when I developed and founded Music on the Green, a non-profit 401c3 organization built from the ground up with the support of a dedicated committee -- to bring music in the park and a stronger sense of community to the Franklin area and beyond. Going on its 21st year, now undertaken by the Franklin Community Association, Music on the Green has brought music to thousands of area residents, engaging local and regional musicians, and attracting the sponsorship of businesses such as Standard Federal Bank, Franklin Racquet Club, Main Street Bank and others. My interest in community service continues as a member of the Franklin Planning Commission since 2011.

Detroit

Provide counsel, creative and media relations direction for clients such as AIA (Michigan), EWI Worldwide (Exhibit Works), and Michigan State Police H.E,A.T program (Help Eliminate Auto Theft). Develop and manage MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) public information campaigns and press conference(s). Provide media relations management and consultation on the opening of Rock Financial branch openings in the Detroit area. Moved the needle on auto show and museum exhibit build/design stories. Placed Exhibit Works at the front end of North American International Auto Show media coverage. Set the bar on "behind the scenes" auto show stories.

Ba, Theatre, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Theatre Performing Arts Company

Post Graduate Study, New Media Communications

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Solo PR Pros, Association of Women in Communications