Standing on the curb and yelling for a taxi? So 2013.

Rubin Communications Group was pleased to work with local taxi company, HRTI, in the launch of “App-A-Cab,” the free mobile app that delivers a taxi within minutes to your location with just a few taps on your smartphone. The app even has a GPS display that tells you how close the driver is in real time. (more…)

Rubin Communications Group (RCG) is the region’s only media and public relations firm owned and operated by a former Hampton Roads broadcast journalist.

Founder and President Joel Rubin APR, who built a solid reputation as a television reporter and talk-show host in the area, is well-connected and also highly regarded as a creative force in the community. Having viewed the public relations industry from within the newsroom, Joel transferred those observations, lessons and experiences to the agency he founded in 1991. His dedication to meeting deadlines, delivering results and communicating messages accurately, creatively and with integrity are shared by all members of his team who the local media trust to provide them with reliable content and expert interview subjects.

RCG is more than the best media mavens and reputation managers in Hampton Roads. We also are expert at video productions, event planning, social media, graphic design and partnering clients with worthy non-profits. If you need visibility in Hampton Roads, you want RCG in your corner.

Did you know that a dentist could spot signs of diabetes, high blood pressure and oral cancer during routine screenings?

It’s true.  The members of the Virginia Dental Association, with the assistance of Rubin Communications Group, have launched a statewide education campaign called, “A Healthy Body Starts with a Healthy Mouth.”  It includes a powerful and informative television ad, created in partnership with the Michigan Dental Association and Seventh Point Advertising in Virginia Beach, that urges Virginians to go to the dentist twice a year, not just to have their teeth cleaned, but also to allow the dentist and hygienists to scan their mouth, head and neck for any abnormalities that ought to be referred to an MD.

Richmond area dentist Sam Galston says it’s a critical message to share with the public. He says his wife, who is also a dentist, had twice sent a patient on for further care after noticing a high blood pressure reading prior to administering anesthesia. After the second test, he finally went on medication. “Talk about a VDA dentist possibly saving the same patient’s life TWICE!” says Galston, who says he is “proud of the VDA for having the courage and foresight to initiate this public relations campaign.” RCG is scheduling dentists on media talk shows across Virginia and encouraging reporters to spread the word about the value of dental screenings to overall good health.

Go to www.vadental.org to see the commercial, learn more about the campaign and if you need a dentist, find a VDA member practitioner in your area.

National EMS Week each May recognizes the work of emergency medical personnel nationwide. In Virginia Beach, it is an opportunity to honor the dedication of the more than 1,000 volunteers that comprise the largest volunteer-based EMS system in the country. (more…)