The Rodi Company


Testimonials

Rodi is one of THE BEST publicists I have ever worked with. She pitches great stories, is always professional and creative, and thinks like a television producer. She knows what it takes to create a memorable story. It’s no wonder she has a terrific reputation in the field – with the media and her clients. Vanessa Weber, Consumer/ Investigative Producer, Good Morning America, ABC Television

“It's been a pleasure to work with Rodi. I am constantly impressed by her work ethic - - helping me crystallize ideas, editing, being available when I need her. She maintains solid media contacts in the industry, which has been incredibly important for my exposure. Rodi has helped me to land major media appearances and has provided me with information, support, and media-savvy tips.” Dr. Stacey Rosenfeld, psychologist in private practice and on staff at Columbia University Medical Center, NYC.

It is always a wonderful experience working with Rodi! She is not only an exceptional publicist, but a true pleasure to talk to each and every time she pitches me a fabulous story. I just cannot say enough great things about her. Shantel Klinger, Senior Producer, Harpo Productions, The Oprah Winfrey Show

Infectious enthusiasm, great connections, a woman with vision and a blast to work with - - that is Rodi. If you have a message, she will get it out there with conviction and honesty. I will never forget the day I met her and boy am I glad I did. Alicia D. Zalka, MD, dermatologist in private practice in CT, on staff at Danbury and New Milford Hospitals in CT, and Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale University

Rodi helped me enormously to publicize and promote my first major book and to get me out in the parenting media as a top expert. Her campaign was a huge success and exceeded my expectations. She has energy, expertise, patience, and the business and media contacts to make things happen. I have learned a great deal from Rodi and enjoyed working with her. I plan on continuing to collaborate with Rodi for a long time. Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D., Child Psychologist, author of “Parenting Without Fear”

Rodi is a dynamic, engaged professional with exceptional insight into the practice of public relations. Her methods are highly effective because of her strong communications academic background. She is committed and highly motivating. Professor Lynn Appelbaum, City College Communications Film and Video Department

Rodi is motivating, lively and informative. Renee Harris, Assistant Director, New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies

The urban wildlife department at The HSUS experienced a surge in media hits and coverage as soon as Rodi started working with our organization. She is creative, innovative and always has fresh ideas and new angles which yield impressive results. Laura Simon, Field Director of Urban Wildlife Issues, The Humane Society of the United States

Despite a tall order and some very tough issues, Rodi continues to deliver results. She breathed life into our work through a proactive strategy and we saw tangible results right away. She is professional, energetic, and creative -- and she does all that she can to achieve success on our behalf. I can’t imagine where we would be without her. Kathleen Conlee, Director of Program Management, Animal Research Issues, The Humane Society of the United States

I took a course that Rodi taught at New York University and she was an amazing teacher with passion, advice, and a total commitment to her students. She made the class fun, fascinating and never dull, and her experience in the field and her perspective were very helpful to me and my classmates. It was a joy taking her course. Leslie Lefkowitz, former student, now Director of Public Relations, Four Seasons Hotel, New York.

I have been working with Rodi for many years and will continue to do so. She examines, creates, explains, and implements intelligent, proactive strategies with talent, experience, honesty, a sense of humor, and professionalism. Julia Barr, Emmy Award-winning actress (“Brooke” on All My Children)

Rodi is fantastic to work with. Her ideas for new and creative ways to cover issues are unmatched. She has been a priceless partner in my work to ensure humane treatment of animals and to help people keep their pets. Stephanie Shain, Director, Outreach for Companion Animals and “Stop Puppy Mills,” The Humane Society of the United States

Rodi brings creativity, persistence and results to her work. We highly recommend her to help any individual or business increase their bottom line. The investment was well worth it. Roseann Alfieri, The New York Massage Company

Rodi consulted for us long term and on various projects over the years and she always exceeds our expectations. She has worked with us to re-develop our public relations department, train a results-driven PR team and she also created and implemented several publicity project campaigns that were very successful. Rose Marie Southworth, Vice President, Human Resources, TeleVest Daytime Programs

Rodi is great at being pro-active and creating exciting and dynamic campaigns that are newsworthy. She thinks ‘outside the box' and is easy and honest to work with. Janet Giovanelli, Editor-in-Chief, J-14 magazine (Bauer Publishing)

As a radio producer and host I receive numerous pitches from publicists. Rodi stood out from the rest, exhibited great energy, is a fine conversationalist, pays tremendous attention to detail, shows loyalty for the client, and shows respect to the producer and host. She impressed me so much that I hired her to represent me! Rodi's creativity and business smarts are beyond compare. But even more than that, her people skills are what truly continue to impress me. Valerie Smaldone, syndicated radio producer and host of WLTW FM 106.7, NYC

Rodi worked with us to elevate the M·A·C AIDS Fund to the next level in terms of exposure to the media, to celebrities, and to the general public. She exceeded our expectations as a public relations and marketing expert. She garnered us more publicity and media attention in a few months than the Fund had received in nearly 10 years. Plus she pulled together a massive public relations event for World AIDS Day that helped bring worldwide awareness to the cause. We will continue to bring her in on projects and know that she will be part of our team for years to come. Lilia Garcia-Leyva, Executive Director, M·A·C AIDS Fund

I have worked with Rodi numerous times for over 12 years at ABC Television as well as on many freelance projects for "Guiding Light" and "As The World Turns." She is not only intelligent and creative, but she is also one of the most organized and detail-oriented professionals I know. With Rodi you never need to worry that the job won’t get done. Sheryl Fuchs, Vice President, Public Relations, As The World Turns and Guiding Light

Rodi is one of the most energetic and imaginative people I have worked with in any capacity. She knows her business. Ellen Novack, Casting Director and Film Producer

Rodi was a pleasure to work with. She helped successfully clarify and identify our publicity strategy, and elevate the image of our skincare line around the country. Her work with our consulting dermatologist was outstanding and she secured us wide spread media exposure using our spokesperson. We liked working with her so much that we brought her back to consult on many projects for L'Oreal. Julie Kofman, Director, Public Relations, L'Oreal Skincare

She has provided invaluable guidance and training to many of my employees and is passionate about the art and craft of Public Relations. Her communication is clear, organized and effective. Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin, Executive in Charge of Production, Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc./Televest Daytime Programs