D S Simon Productions Inc

About Us

D S Simon Productions has been a leading media and business communications company since 1986. Our staff consists of newsroom veterans and journalists, award-winning producers and broadcasters, innovative editors and technical directors, seasoned public relations professionals and polished corporate communicators.

We pride ourselves on a deep knowledge of television news and the techniques needed to successfully utilize its ability to communicate effectively. We have seen the industry evolve, and have been able to adapt, as is evident by our tremendous growth and high client retention rate.

Our diverse client base includes organizations from the automotive, biotechnology, consumer, education, entertainment, environmental, healthcare, finance, medical, pharmaceutical, technology, travel, and tourism industries.

D S Simon Productions is an official Newsroom Resource of the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and the National Press Club (NPC). We have contractual agreements with CNN Newssource, CBS, Pathfire, Nielsen Media Research, and the Health Club Broadcasting Network to maximize the reach of your message and our ability to track it. We rely on our in-house media relations team to continue to work your story to its maximum potential.

The D S Simon Difference

When you work with D S Simon Productions, Inc. you’re not only working with some of the most innovative and strategic minds in the industry, but dependable professionals that deliver invaluable counsel, unparalleled service and top-notch results.

The following characteristics make us unique in our industry:

· Top 5 PR Video Firm according to PR Week.

· Offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

· In-house full-time media-relations team pitching each story instead of relying solely on freelancers. This allows us to nurture our database of contacts and develop better, long-lasting relationships.

· Contacts at all the national news feed desks - ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC, CNN, Reuters, etc.

· Customized media database that allows us to send alerts directly to our producer and reporter contacts for specific beats, not to a generic assignment desk

· We work with you to strategically develop a plan of action that will best relay your message to be placed on stations nationwide.

· We devote more than simply a day or two to effectively pitch stories. We constantly communicate with our contacts to get the story placed and work to secure hits well after the immediate news splash.

· Included in our pitching efforts, we work with national and local media to secure in-studio interviews with your spokesperson to discuss stories on-air if you have talent available.

· In-house production team and editing facilities. Our producers have a wide variety of television and video production experience.

What The Media Says About Us…

New York

As a medical reporter, I depend on D S Simon Productions for its outstanding production – unlike many companies – they really understand what news editors, reporters and producers need.

Boston
I have been working with D S Simon off and on for a few years now. I do work with a few other companies with similar ideas, but I find that the product I receive from D S Simon is a lot better than many of those other companies. I always feel that I am sincerely getting personal care. For that, I always return to D S Simon and know that any feedback I give is listened to and appreciated.

Detroit
I'm not sure what to say other than that working with D S Simon Productions over the last 2 years has been a distinct pleasure. You guys are consummate professionals and only come to us with the best and brightest ideas. Your SMTs are always timely and topical. Any station in any market would be well served to give consideration to any of the ideas that you present to them.

Minneapolis
I've found working with D S Simon to be nothing short of fantastic. They strive to produce segments, not just talking heads. If I ask to have a certain angle covered, specific to my market, they make sure it happens. They give me timely information and will do extra research for me when I request it. They are also very good at giving me timely information when I need it... confirmation information, etc. They are eager or feedback and constructive criticism. Just a fantastic group of people.

Tampa
Working with D S Simon Productions has been a pleasure. The consistent offering of content and interview options help us provide content for our consumer unit, and help spark more in-depth stories on similar topics. The staff is friendly, accommodating and responsive.

St. Louis
As a morning news producer, I have been quite pleased with D S Simon Productions’ services. The guests you've booked with us have offered great viewer benefit and they come off without a hitch. No complaints, they are an asset to the show, and we just wish you offered more; we'd like to do them weekly.

From Harris Corporation
From Harris Corporation: Your participation was instrumental in helping the Harris team in this historic event – the world’s first live, digital high definition television broadcast of a major league sporting event. People will always look back at our groundbreaking efforts at Camden Yards as the day digital sports broadcasting was launched. For that you should be proud – you played an important role in television history.
From St. Louis
From St. Louis: As a morning news producer, I have been quite pleased with D S Simon Productions’ services. The guests you've booked with us have offered great viewer benefit and they come off without a hitch. No complaints, they are an asset to the show, and we just wish you offered more; we'd like to do them weekly.
From Boston
From Boston: I have been working with D S Simon off and on for a few years now. I do work with a few other companies with similar ideas, but I find that the product I receive from D S Simon is a lot better than many of those other companies. I always feel that I am sincerely getting personal care. For that, I always return to D S Simon and know that any feedback I give is listened to and appreciated.