Why PR? “I love that PR encompasses such a broad range of activities, from writing to event planning to building relationships with clients and media.”

Samantha Frost
Senior Account Executive

Samantha executes strategic public relations programs on behalf of our clients. Whether pitching media on a new product or story, creating a consumer e-newsletter or planning a press conference, Samantha has an eye for details and a passion for perfection.

Job Highlights

• Helping to organize the LCWA Media Tour and see so many of our media contacts in person
• Working with national TV shows — including “Ellen” for Eureka, “The Early Show” for Electrolux and “Today” for Pergo
• Attending the International Home and Housewares Show every March

Before LCWA
Samantha held a variety of internships in the communications field before joining LCWA three years ago. She was a marketing intern for her state’s fair where she wrote numerous press releases and worked with the local newspaper to produce the Fair’s “Daily Program of Events.” She also interned at a law firm, where she prepared presentation materials and worked with local media to gain coverage of the attorneys’ speaking engagements, and assisted with a gubernatorial re-election campaign by finding opportunities for the candidate to meet with constituents from around the state.

Involvement
Samantha has earned 5 industry awards for her work. She is a member of the UCAN Auxiliary Board and is active in her church.

Education
Samantha hails from Fairbank, Iowa, and graduated from Drake University in Des Monies, Iowa, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication. She majored in public relations with an emphasis in marketing.

Fun Fact
Samantha’s first job took place in the cornfields of Iowa — literally. She was a “detasseler” at age 14.