“Trainer Communications is nothing short of amazing. During my last presentation at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference I told the audience how important our PR firm was to my company's success. Afterward, one of the investors approached me to say "Wow, nobody ever gives credit to their PR firm." My response - "Nobody else has a PR firm like this." I guess I've come to expect results 300% better than forecast.”
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President and CEO, InterSAN
Everyone on the Trainer Communications team is passionate about the work we do for our clients. We go deep to understand the industries and markets in which they operate, and we leverage our extensive networks to rapidly build name recognition and strong reputations for their companies and products. Our dedication shows in our results, and in the consistent referrals Trainer receives from executives, VCs, and analysts with whom we have had the honor of working.
Trainer Communications
Overview
- Founded in March 1995 by Susan Thomas
- Full service communications agency delivering public relations and marketing services
- Based in Silicon Valley with clients nationwide and international partners
- Year over year growth, one of the fastest growing agencies in the Bay Area
- No. 1 privately held public relations firm in the East Bay (East Bay Business Times)
- Seventh largest privately held communications firm in the greater Bay Area (San Francisco Business Times)
- One of the top 10 "best agencies to work for" (The Holmes Report)
Differentiators
- Guaranteed results measured against forecasts
- Customized creative plans and services
- Senior-level team for each client
- Access to key influencers in media, analyst, and VC communities
- Expertise with emerging-technology and established companies
Proven Value
- Launched 150+ companies
- Continually achieve top-tier results that map to clients’ business objectives
- Consistent referrals from clients, venture capitalists, and analysts
Technology and Consumer Sector Domain Expertise
- Chip Development
- Consumer Sector
- Data Storage
- Emerging Technologies
- Enterprise Software
- Information Security
- Networking & Telecom (including Optical and Wireless)
- Web 2.0
Business Network
Leading venture capitalists rely on Trainer Communications to enhance the value of their portfolio companies, and leading analysts recommend Trainer to their clients. We receive regular referrals from some of the most respected venture, consulting, and analyst firms around, including:
- Advanced Technology Ventures
- Bay Partners
- CMEA
- D.E. Shaw
- Enterprise Applications Consulting
- Enterprise Strategy Group
- Foundation Capital
- Garage Technology Ventures
- Globespan Ventures
- Gartner Group
- IDC
- Mayfield
- Monitor Ventures
- Norwest Venture Partners
- Sequoia Capital
- Trinity Ventures
