WELCOME TO RAS CREATIVE!
RAS Creative is a strategic communications company based in Winnipeg, Canada. We specialize in working with cultural, corporate and creative clients from:
• music & motion pictures
• arts & entertainment
• sports & recreation
• travel & tourism
• special events
• the aboriginal community
Established in 1995, RAS Creative is Winnipeg's premiere 'go to' company for specialized communications, and one of Canada's leading independent publicity houses. We work with clients in Winnipeg, around Manitoba, across North America, and worldwide. With 18 years of experience in publicity, media relations, and communications, we know how to implement the best creative and customized approach for your project. We are connected, involved, and ready to work for you!
what we've been up to...
NEAR 'CLEAN SWEEP' AT BONSPIEL (February 2012) -- Manitoba Music recently held a charity curling bonspiel to raise money for the Unison Benevolent Fund, and the RAS Creative team placed 2nd out of 36 teams! It was an awesome day of curling with musicians and members of the music industry.
UPTOWN MAGAZINE'S CURLING CLAN (February 2012) -- Prior to the Manitoba Music Rocks Charity Bonspiel, Uptown photographer Nicholas Friesen gathered together some music industry curling folks for a fun photo shoot at the Granite. Check out the photo and story here.
ABORIGINAL MUSIC PROGRAM MENTOR (February 2012) -- The Aboriginal Music Program at Manitoba Music selected RoseAnna Schick of RAS Creative to be their 'Mentor in Residence' for the month of February. Find out more about the Aboriginal Music Program here.
HEART HEALTH FOR WINNIPEG WOMEN (December 2011) -- A frequent freelance writer, RoseAnna wrote an article for Winnipeg Women Magazine about heart health. Have a read here.
MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION (December 2011) -- Canadian Women in Communications selected RoseAnna to Mentor an upcoming professional. Read the announcement in the Winnipeg Free Press here.
MANITOBA CHAMBER PROFILES RAS CREATIVE (November 2011) -- The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce launched their ‘Project Pipeline’ recently, and included RAS Creative as one of the businesses to feature. Click here to read the profiles. RoseAnna was also featured in the latest issue of their Manitoba Focus magazine. Check out the feature here.
MEDIA RELATIONS WORKSHOP (October 2011) -- The Manitoba Arts Network held their Manitoba Showcase Contact 2011 in Winkler in October. RoseAnna delivered a workshop about Media Relations to arts organizations from across Manitoba.
RANDOM QUESTIONS WITH... (July 2011) -- Manitoba Music featured RoseAnna in their Summer Newsletter. Check out the feature called ‘Random Questions With’ to see what she had to say!
ONE DISTINCT WOMAN! (May 2011) -- The YM-YMCA Women of Distinction Awards nominated RoseAnna in the category of Public Awareness & Communications. The awards were handed out at a gala dinner on May 4 - and RoseAnna won! Here she is with Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Botterill, MC for the evening.
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did you know??
That RAS Creative offers a custom-made
DIY Publicity Kit?? It provides all the tools
(and training) needed to manage your own publicity. Give us a call to find out more!
client news -- march 2012
Award-winning television series X-Weighted, known for portraying inspirational stories of individuals and families transforming their lives through healthy eating, mental fitness, and exercise, is launching
X-Weighted Connect across Canada. The tour comes to Winnipeg on April 14, and features a day full of workshops, tools and motivation.
On the heels of 20 European shows, Australia’s roots/blues artist Toby is returning to Canada for her Spring Has Sprung Tour. She’s also posted a great series of music videos on youtube – all for the same song! She performs the new song Don’t Go with her Dutch band in a studio… on a stage… outside… in a boat… in ‘the loo’… in a playpen… fun stuff! www.tobymusic.com.au
16th annual Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show takes place May 15 to 17 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The expanded trade show will feature more than 100 exhibitors, and is free to the public. Keynote speakers are former Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller, and award-winning actor and artist Eric Schweig. Register before April 9 and save $75 on delegate pass.
Don Amero is taking in the sights of Churchill (hopefully the northern lights will be out!?) while playing their Aurora Winter Festival. He’ll also be doing workshops and performances for students at Duke of Marlborough School. Next month, he’s traveling to PEI to play at The Dunk and other venues during ECMA music week. www.donamero.com
We are expecting a much-earlier-than-usual start to the rowing season this year! Sign up for a learn-to-row session, and try the BEST. SPORT. EVER! The Winnipeg Rowing Club is now taking registrations online, and space fills up quickly.
Located in the border region of Manitoba and Nunavut, Nueltin Lake Lodge offers a Canadian fishing adventure like no other. They are gearing up for another great fishing season, with promising forecasts and water levels. It’s looking like a good year to go after your trophy fish!
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