Client and Media Testimonials

We don't mean to toot our own horn, but PR is a part of our business after all, and we've got clients and media contacts who think we're pretty good at what we do too. Here's what a few of them have to say:

"Vantage Oncology has worked closely with Longo Communications since it was an early-stage company in 2004, with two facilities in Southern California. The team at Longo Communications currently provides PR services to our network of cancer treatment centers in 13 states and has been able to effectively support us through a time of significant change and growth. Their knowledge and expertise in health care is an asset that we continue to rely on in our high performance culture!"

- Mark Shalvarjian, President of Operations at Vantage Oncology

"The message of the Dorr Arthritis institute for improving outcomes of Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement has been communicated to Southern California, and even nationally, because of our relationship with Longo Communications. They have the contacts and public relations know-how to achieve success by publicity and marketing for any professional organization."

- Lawrence D. Dorr, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of Dorr Arthritis Institute

"It has been great working with Longo Communications over the past several years. Trying to create and maintain interest in a successful marketing and public relations plan had always been a challenge for me as President of a large orthopedic group. With Trace at the helm, we have finally achieved success. His enthusiasm, demeanor and knowledge have been invaluable for us."

- Ralph A. Gambardella, M.D., Chairman and President of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic

"The NFL is not only the nation's No. 1 sports league, but its most violent. Medical issues arise on a daily basis throughout the year. Because of that, Trace Longo is my go-to guy and often the first phone call I make for medical stories. He unfailingly hooks me up with the ideal expert on a topic - and an expert I trust because he or she comes recommended from Trace.

As the NFL columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the Tribune Company, I'm bombarded with story ideas from public-relations people. The pitches come so fast and furious - they're frequently vanilla and off-target - I seldom give more than a pleasant rejection. But I'll always listen to a pitch from Trace. He understands what I do, understands what I'm looking for, and often sees medical trends forming before they take root."

I've connected him with many of the top NFL writers around the country, and they invariably thank me for the introduction. That says it all.

- Sam Farmer, NFL Columnist at the Los Angeles Times

"There is no way to go other than Trace Longo!

I can call this gentleman, any time of the day or night, and he always finds the best professional for us to interview that helps take our stories to the next level.

His professionalism added with his enthusiastic attitude and thorough work ethic makes him my NUMBER ONE go to Public Relations expert. I trust Trace to meet even my hardest of deadlines and he always comes through.

Simply put - he's the best."

- Kimberly McWatt, Executive Producer at KTLA-TV Ch. 5 News