Cookerly Partners with ATDC, Top U.S. Technology Incubator

(ATLANTA – October 11, 2011) Cookerly Public Relations recently welcomed Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) to its client roster.

One of the nation’s top technology incubators, ATDC has provided business guidance and acceleration services to thousands of Georgia-based technology entrepreneurs. Cookerly is dedicated to further boosting ATDC’s prestigious profile through a comprehensive public relations program that combines traditional and social media, as well as strategic counsel, grassroots marketing and branding and messaging development.

“With a truly innovative organization like ATDC, we welcome the opportunity to provide guidance and stimulate growth.” said Candace McCaffery, senior vice president and director of interactive and social media for Cookerly Public Relations. “We look forward to helping promote ATDC’s excellent work and increase their visibility with a larger audience.”

Founded in 1980, ATDC helps Georgia startups improve their competitiveness through the application of science, technology and innovation. The center has helped create millions of dollars in tax revenues by graduating more than 120 companies, which together have raised more than a billion dollars in outside financing.

In this new role, Cookerly works closely with ATDC staff, as well as Meeting Expectations – a premier association management firm – to increase the visibility and thought leadership of the Georgia Tech incubator. Responsibilities include managing ATDC’s social networks and website, handling weekly email marketing member updates and conducting proactive media pitching and outreach.

About Cookerly Public Relations
Cookerly Public Relations, based in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, is a multi-disciplinary firm with expertise in the development and execution of communications programs including media relations, crisis communications and issue management, social media strategy and execution, investor relations, event planning, business-to-business marketing/communications and consumer product marketing. The agency's experienced staff develops communications strategies to strengthen client brand images and accelerate long-term growth. For more information, visit www.cookerly.com.

About ATDC: The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) serves as the hub for technology entrepreneurship in Georgia. Founded in 1980, ATDC helps Georgia entrepreneurs launch and build successful technology companies. Through business incubation and acceleration services, ATDC has supported the creation of hundreds of high tech companies that have raised more than a billion dollars in outside financing. Headquartered in Atlanta’s Technology Square, ATDC members benefit from a close proximity to Georgia Tech and connections with other Georgia research universities. It was named one of the “10 technology incubators that are changing the world” by Forbes Magazine.

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Cookerly Public Relations
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