Ackermann PR

Ackermann PR's Rick Laney has played a leading role in the changing face of Smoky Mountain Regional Tourism. By working with Travel Channel, MTV Productions, National Geographic Television and Country Music Television, the nation is taking notice.

Everyone knows December is a busy month for Santa Claus. With all of the festivities leading up to the holidays, the always-elusive Santa was spotted this week at Wilderness at the Smokies enjoying summertime fun in the middle of winter.

Nothing fascinates children of all ages like water. They are drawn to it, mesmerized by it and love being surrounded by it. John Joslyn plans to give kids of all ages what they want with his brand new “Water Magic” attraction in Pigeon Forge.

Pucker up, East Tennessee! You voted, and the results are in. The "Titanic Museum Kiss Cam" at Thompson Boling Arena has been named the “Best Place to Kiss in Public” by the Knoxville News Sentinel’s East Tennessee’s Best 2010 Awards.

In recent months, Ackermann PR has brought in the National Geographic Channel, MTV Productions, the Travel Channel’s “Bert The Conqueror,” Channel Four, CW’s The Daily Buzz to East Tennessee for reports about our travel and tourism industry.

Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, today announced a major expansion in Virginia. The company will open three new stores and add at least 100 new sales consultants in the next two months.

Wilderness at the Smokies resort will participate in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safety Day on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.

When employees at the new Cellular Sales National Call Center in Knoxville found out one of their co-workers’ son was diagnosed with bone cancer, they wanted to help.

Titanic Museum Attraction inspires young author, Luke Copas. The fourth grader was no stranger to the world’s most famous luxury liner – but his visit to the museum would lead to a huge surprise for the young writer.

Inc. magazine listed Cellular Sales at No. 72 on its list of the nation’s fastest growing companies according to gross dollars of growth. Cellular Sales was ranked No. 1,856 on the overall list of the nation’s fastest growing companies.