At SHINE Marketing & Communications, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional media relations services with an added edge. As a former TV journalist and videographer, Owner Megan Peterson brings invaluable insights from the other side of the industry.
From crafting compelling media pitches to providing media relations trainings, we offer a comprehensive range of services aimed at promoting and sharing your good news far and wide! With SHINE, you’ll receive unwavering support every step of the way.
Discover a selection of the numerous local and national media stories SHINE has collaborated on with schools below.
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Pioneer Press, St. Paul – Front Page – St. Croix Catholic School Gets $2.6 Million Gift. Read the story here.
WCCO, Minneapolis – WWII Veteran Brothers Leave St. Croix Catholic School $2.6 Million in Tuition Assistance. Watch the story here.
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Rochester Post Bulletin, Rochester – Rochester Catholic Schools Sees 50% Increase Among New Enrollment Applications. Read the story here.
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Rochester Post Bulletin, Rochester – Rochester Catholic Schools Raises $140,000 on Day of Giving. Read the story here.
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KIMT, Rochester – Lourdes Basketball Alum Alyssa Ustby Hosts Youth Basketball Camp. Watch the story here.
KARE 11, Minneapolis – Peace of Mind Initiative Provides Mental Health Support in Catholic Schools. Watch the story here.
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98.1 Country, St. Cloud – Right before Christmas, a local family was reunited with their missing dog in what is being called a βChristmas Miracle.”Β Watch the story here.
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FOX 9, Minneapolis – A 2-year-old Yorkie mix was back with his family in time for Christmas after they spent seven days searching for the lost dog near St. Cloud. Watch the story here.
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Nightly News with Lester Holt: Kids Edition – Notre Dame Academy’s groundhog GOES NATIONAL! Check out the heartwarming moments captured between a student and groundhog during class here! (Scroll to 14:33).
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Good Morning America – Kindergarten teacher gets married at school where she teaches. Watch the story here.
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ABC News – Kindergarten teacher gets married in front of her students. Watch the story here.
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People – Kindergarten Teacher Throws Surprise Wedding at Her School So Students Can Attend the Ceremony. Read the story here.
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New York Post – Teacher cheered on by own students after getting married in school. Watch the story here.
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KTTC, RochesterΒ – Rochester Catholic School Sees 134% Increase in New Student Applications –Β Β Watch the story here.
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KIMT, Mason CityΒ – Rochester Catholic School Students Helping Those in Need One Bag of Groceries at a Time –Β Β Watch the story here.
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KAAL, RochesterΒ – Students Hand Deliver Holiday Meals.Β Watch the story here.
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FOX 9, Minneapolis – St. John the Baptist, Vermillion students donate 236 pounds of cereal and +200 socks as part of their Sock it to Hunger initiative.