We are a public relations firm founded by three journalists who saw a need for news room experience in public relations. We offer full service public relations including media relations, media training, event planning, community relations, and crisis communications. We are committed to passing on our news expertise in order to give our clients effective, personalized PR in order to help grow their businesses.
Here’s a look at the PRAS Group team:
Darren Copeland, Managing Partner, has more than 12 years of experience as a journalist in numerous broadcast media outlets such as Clear Channel Communications, Metro Networks, Working Assets Broadcasting, and NRC Communications. As a producer, reporter, talk show host, and play-by-play announcer, Darren’s talents have been recognized with various awards and nominations, including the Colorado Broadcasting Awards. His time spent in newsrooms has given him a unique understanding of how they operate, how news decisions are made and how best to grab the attention of his former colleagues. Currently, Darren is enrolled at the University of Denver where he is working towards a Masters in Public Relations. He teaches the Newspaper Class at the Denver School of Science and Technology, and also coaches the boy’s and girl’s varsity soccer teams. Having spent his entire career on the reporting and production side of the business, Darren has worked closely with hundreds of Public Relations firms, which has helped him make an easy transition from News to Public Relations.
Alison Hadavi, Managing Partner,
Chris Gallegos, Managing Partner,
