After 25 Years As An Executive In Fortune 500 Companies, Veteran Marketer & PR Pro And Social Media, Real Estate & Legal Expert Launch New Public Relations Firm

Online, April 26, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Authentic PR has opened its Southern California doors to businesses of all sizes and a myriad of industries. With extensive experience in both traditional, new marketing & Public Relations strategies, the company is filling the need for many new entrepreneurs launching businesses that need affordable pricing to promote their products and services.

Veteran Marketer & Publicist, Mary Ann McQueen Butcher is excited about the prospect of launching this practice with partner Dustin C. Parker. "When we met, we knew we were meant to work together because we both have a passion for creating buzz, teaser campaigns, executing innovative strategies and implementing programs for companies that need brand awareness and revenue fast."

Partner Dustin C. Parker agreed, "There are so many businesses - Restaurants, Clubs, Retailers and Entertainment companies - that need our services. We bring edgy, fresh ideas using social media but there is so much more to marketing than just Facebook and Twitter. Mary Ann takes her traditional experience from the Walt Disney Company, ABC Television, Intel, Cisco Systems and Pepsi. I bring the expertise of new media, newsletters, blogging, email marketing and SEO at affordable prices."

Some of their previous clients include Westfield Shopping Centers, 7-Eleven, Ralphs, Linksys, Cadillac Ranch, multiple casino & gaming companies and countless small businesses.

In an effort to serve the community, Authentic PR is committed to managing all of its operations in an environmentally sound manner by actively reducing, reusing and recycling within the organization. It also always provides its exclusive FREE "Coffee & Consultations" for companies interested in working with Authentic PR.

Mary Ann has a BA from NYU and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business in International Business & Marketing. She resides in Orange County with her husband, Ron and their two Saint Bernard rescue dogs, Toby and Hope.

Dustin splits his time between Huntington Beach and Las Vegas where he was born. In addition to his marketing & PR expertise, he is a licensed real estate agent, a notary, holds a degree in Interior Design. He is a big believer in lifelong education and continues to take courses so his skills are sharp and current.

Authentic PR is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA with an additional office in Las Vegas, NV.