RLF Communications

02/27/2026

This week, the RLF team was on site to support client at the grand opening of their newest restaurant in Shallotte, NC. Congrats, Biscuitville! 🎉

02/17/2026

Learn more about RLF Vice President Agnes Stevens in the latest installment of our Meet the PR Experts of RLF series, and take a walk down memory lane with these photos from throughout her career!

Leader of our Business to Consumer practice group, Agnes’ optimism and infectious energy are trademarks of her leadership style. And coincidentally, it’s the perfect day to read more and celebrate her — happy birthday, Agnes!

https://www.rlfcommunications.com/meet-the-pr-experts-of-rlf-communications-agnes-stevens/

02/13/2026

We’re crushing on these PR wins 💕 Happy (early) Valentine’s Day from RLF Communications!

02/09/2026

Big congratulations to our CEO & Founder Monty Hagler on being named a Distinguished Alumni by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Communication! From Speech & Debate team to decades of giving back as a lecturer, advisory committee board chair, speaker and more, Monty’s connection to the program runs deep.

02/05/2026

Full house, full agenda! The RLF team congregated in Greensboro today to talk client wins and strategy. 👏

02/02/2026

Trade media win! RLF secured a feature for client Shurtape Technologies, LLC in Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, spotlighting their expertise in flashing tape and window installation.

Strategic trade placements like this help position our clients as trusted leaders in their industries. Is your brand’s voice being heard where it matters most?

Adhesives & Sealants Industry provides content on adhesives, including pressure-sensitive adhesives and structural adhesives, as well as sealants and coatings.

01/28/2026

When she isn’t securing media placements for RLF clients, RLF Account Executive Anna Beth Miles can be found teaching group fitness classes at the YMCA or freelance writing for local publications. An expert on the art of the side hustle, Anna Beth was featured in PRWeek with an opinion piece on how Gen Z’s love of side hustles, on top of their 9-to-5s, is influencing the future of work.

Gen Zers are juggling multiple roles in addition to their full-time jobs to support passion projects and professional growth.

12/17/2025

In our latest RLF blog post, Chief Strategy Officer Billy Warden shares the three words that define his professional brand. Inspired by that perspective, we asked the RLF team to name the three words that define theirs. Scroll to see their answers, then visit our website to read more about Billy!

12/16/2025

Last week, RLF client Cooper Tacia supported the grand opening of the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s new community center, helping bring vital resources, programs and connection back to a physical space for the first time since 2020. The new center, made possible in part by Cooper Tacia’s $300,000 donation, creates an inclusive and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community across the Triangle.

12/12/2025

Meet Billy Warden, RLF’s Chief Strategy Officer and the first feature in our Meet the PR Experts series. With a career spanning TV production, journalism and breakthrough strategy work, Billy brings unmatched energy and imagination to our clients. His leadership reflects RLF’s commitment to strong ideas, disciplined ex*****on and human-centered communication. Take a look at what he has to say about the industry in our latest blog post.

Meet RLF Communications’ Billy Warden, a PR expert blending creativity, strategy and real-world experience in our new interview series.

12/11/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate our Chair, Dana Phelps, on being named an Eastern Illinois University 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. A visionary communicator, Dana has spent her career setting the standard for creative, strategic and meaningful PR. Since joining RLF two years ago, she has remained an essential leader, mentor and champion for our team and clients. 

Congratulations, Dana!

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to see our client, Dix Park Conservancy, featured on the cover of INDY Week today. The story highlights Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s larger-than-life trolls that delight visitors across the park’s 308 acres. These sculptures capture the magic, creativity and sustainability that make Dix Park such a special place for the Raleigh community.

https://indyweek.com/culture/trolls-thomas-dambo-dix-park-raleigh/