Bethlehem Area School District Earns Six State Awards for Video, Social Media, Websites, and Crisis Communication

Posted On May 9, 2023 By lvwithlove In Award, Blog, Press Release /  

We’re proud to announce this in partnership with our client, the Bethlehem Area School District!!

 

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Barbara Clymer

Communications Coordinator

bclymer@basdschools.org 


Bethlehem Area School District Earns Six State Awards for Video, Social Media, Websites, and Crisis Communication

BETHLEHEM, PA, May 2022 – The Bethlehem Area School District won six awards in the 2022 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” contest, including awards for the district’s YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.

The PenSPRA Awards represent an annual Excellence In Education Communications Contest. Entries are accepted in a number of categories to reflect the scope of work often undertaken by communications professionals throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

“I am proud of the work our communications team does to inform the public of the achievements of our students, teachers, administrators and staff,” said Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Joseph J. Roy. “Public schools depend on the support of our community and the BASD communications team does a wonderful job of building that community support.”

The Bethlehem Area School District earned awards in the following categories and levels with links to the original projects included.

Social Media

Award of Excellence

Bethlehem Area School District YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@BASDPA

Award of Merit

Bethlehem Area School District Instagram Account: www.instagram.com/bethlehemareasd

Bethlehem Area School District Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/basdschools

 

Website & Apps

Award of Merit 

Bethlehem Area School District Website: www.basdschools.org

 

Crisis Management

Award of Merit 

Continued Communication to the Public During COVID Pandemic: https://bit.ly/3VvDal3

 

Videos 

Award of Merit 

Dr. Roy Gets Santa Mail: https://bit.ly/3p691gg

The full list of winners can be found at: https://www.penspra.com/2022-contest-winners

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About the Bethlehem Area School District: The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill.  The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.

 About The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA): Chartered in 1969, PenSPRA is an organization of school public relations professionals whose goal is to improve educational communication and support student achievement through systematic, proactive, and responsible public relations programs.

 

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The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 17 at 10 a.m.

Posted On December 6, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

Media Contact:

George Wacker

484-554-2234

george@LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com

 

The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 18 at 10 a.m.

The Lehigh Valley tradition raises money for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley

BETHLEHEM, PA (December 7, 2022) – The fun and festive Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 10 a.m. at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

The original event was first held in 2002 when then Meineke Car Care owner Peter Kearns challenged Mike DeCrosta, currently of More Miles Automotive, to a contest. The resulting yearly tradition became something of a bizarre, but wildly popular, way to celebrate the holiday season. Peter Kearns unfortunately passed away in 2016, but his family continues to attend the event in his honor.

The event originally ended in 2013 after Kearns retired, but was revived in 2015 at the behest of fans and former participants. 

“Pete is the one who came up with this wonderful idea and made sure that it was always in the spirit of raising money for charity,” DeCrosta said. “We want to continue to honor him by holding the event in his name.”

More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ with proceeds going to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. The public is encouraged to attend and throw Christmas trees for distance in an effort to be this year’s champion! Children will also have a small tree to toss.  There will also be small giveaways and refreshments. 

Donations of $5 per throw are encouraged. However, donations of all amounts are accepted and can be made in person at the event or by mailing a donation payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA. 

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Watch 2021’s livestream of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHqLnYtqQk

Donations can also be made at this link: www.turningpointlv.org/get-involved/donate/

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3RwmccTYi

Previous event videos: https://bit.ly/TreeTossVideos

Photos from previous events. Please credit Lehigh Valley with Love Media:

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About Lehigh Valley with Love Media 

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a boutique, full-service digital, social, video, and marketing media firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving its clients with the latest in marketing strategies, Lehigh Valley with Love Media is also dedicated to organizing and operating charity events throughout the area.

 

For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove

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Lehigh Valley with Love Media Receives ‘Downtown Vision Award’ from Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce

Posted On May 16, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

Lehigh Valley with Love Media was announced as the recipient of the 2022 ‘Downtown Vision Award’ from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce.

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, May 26th at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, reception, and entertainment will be from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The program begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

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The Bethlehem Chamber honors those who epitomize the spirit of the city of Bethlehem with the following awards:
Strategic Partner Award: The Bethlehem Health Bureau

Milestone Award: Historic Hotel Bethlehem – 100 Years and Cantelmi Hardware – 100 Years

Downtown Vision Award: Lehigh Valley with Love Media

Community Partner Award: Northampton and Lehigh County

Priscilla Payne Hurd Award: Deborah Sacarakis

Audience: More than 200 mostly Bethlehem area business leaders and executives.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org

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Kulp Roofing and Construction to Give Roof Replacement to Local Family During ‘Kulp Gives Back’ Promotion

Posted On April 18, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Contest, Press Release /  

QUAKERTOWN, PA – Throughout the months of April and May 2022, Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc. will encourage local residents to nominate a family for a roof replacement and gutter install ​​(including a leaf protection system) at no cost to the family. The person nominating the family must submit an entry that outlines why this family is in need of a roof and gutter replacement and what makes them worthy a family to in fact complete this project. 

The entry letter should be as complete and thoughtful as possible and must include the family’s home address along with a phone number and email so we can inform the winner when they have been chosen. The family must reside in our service area which includes Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.

Our “Kulp Gives Back” promotion was a huge success last year and the smiles it brought to our employees faces and Anne Mae’s (last year’s winner) face proved how great it is to give back to those who sometimes need a hand,” said Ryan Hogan, Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc. Sales and Marketing Manager.  “This was all we needed to see to make us give it a go again this year. Thanks to great support from our manufacturer and media partners our hope is to get the word out and give another well deserving family in the area a new roof, gutter, and leaf protection system.” 

“Kulp Gives Back” is made possible by partners GAF, Service Partners, Viamedia, iHeart Media, Lehigh Valley with Love Media, and Sarott Design.

Please visit https://kulproofing.com/kulpgivesback/ for more information on how to nominate a family. 

The family must reside in our service area which includes the counties of Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill.

 

Giveaway Timing:

  • Entries: April 17 – May 31, 2022
  • Judging: June 1 – June 11, 2022
  • Winner Selected:  June 17, 2022
  • Winner Confirmation By: July 1, 2022
  • Winner Receives Award: July 8, 2022
  • Can Request Winner by Mail: August 1, 2022
  • Job Completion:                      October 31, 2022

 

About Kulp Roofing (KulpRoofing.com)

 

Family owned and operated, Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc. has been serving an eight-county region throughout eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania and the Poconos for more than 20 years. 

Recognized as a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor (less than 3% of roofing contractors can claim this distinction), Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc. helps customers with all types of exterior home improvement projects including roofing, siding, doors & windows, gutters, and repairs. 

At the core of Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc., lies our fundamental values: quality, communication, honesty, and superior craftsmanship. Holding an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, we strive to provide customers with a 5-star exterior home improvement experience of great value that’s like no other, while maintaining a reputation that’s tops in our industry.

 

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Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley WIth Love Partner to Launch Monthly Virtual History Series 

Posted On January 11, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love are partnering together to launch a monthly virtual history series starting on January 18, 2022. 

ALL EPISODES HERE

The series, hosted by Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker, will air live on third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Facebook page. Each 30-minute episode will highlight a different theme and discussion from the night’s participating historic sites. 

“In this time of COVID, armchair traveling has really taken off. The Passport to History Virtual Series gives people in our region—and beyond—a great chance to learn more about our member sites and the history stories they preserve,” said Beth Twiss Houting, Lehigh Valley Passport to History Vice Chair. 

The January program delves into winter survival and food preservation. Participating speakers include the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center and Washington Crossing Park. 

The 2022 Lehigh Valley Passport to History Monthly Virtual Program topics include: 

After airing, all episodes will be posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites for viewers who are unable to watch them live. 

To learn more, please visit lvhistory.org and follow “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” on Facebook. ### 

January’s livestreams are at the links below

About Passport to History: 

Lehigh Valley Passport to History is a partnership of 49 historic sites and resources in and around Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties. The group helps to promote local tourism and shares historical activities, events, tours, and exhibitions throughout the Valley. Visit lvhistory.org for more information.

 

About Lehigh Valley with Love Media:

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is an award winning digital media and entertainment company specializing in social, video, podcasting, and live streaming.

The Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast has more than 3 million downloads and features local stories from local people.

Learn more at https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove

 

Media Contact: 

Amanda Ruth 

Ruthless Media & Marketing LLC 

484-894-9116 

media@lvhistory.org 

lvhistory.org 

 

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We’ve Partnered with Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas for $6 Wednesdays All January 2022!

Posted On December 28, 2021 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

We’ve partnered with ArtsQuest for $6 Wednesdays in January 2022 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema in Bethlehem!

ARTSQUEST’S FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS OFFERS $6 WEDNESDAYS IN JANUARY

These discounted box office rates will be presented by Lehigh Valley with Love Media

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will offer discounted movie tickets on Wednesdays in the month of January 2022, thanks to a partnership with Lehigh Valley with Love Media.

“As a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to the arts, we are always looking for ways to remove barriers to experiencing our programming,” Jon Lunger, ArtsQuest Senior Director of Marketing said. “The new year is a perfect time to start this new partnership with a well-known name in the Lehigh Valley.”

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas is a two-screen independent, foreign and arthouse cinema located in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The two cinemas (red and blue) accommodate 100 and 200 guests, respectively. These $6 Wednesdays, presented by Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will begin on Jan. 5, 2022, and continue through at least the end of the month. The content driven media company, known for its popular Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast and blog, will help cover costs at the box office.

“We are huge fans of what ArtsQuest provides to the Lehigh Valley,” George Wacker, Owner/Founder of Lehigh Valley with Love Media said. “We attend and cover everything from Musikfest, to music and comedy shows. The Lehigh Valley is our home, and this is a great opportunity to play a role in the region’s thriving arts scene. We hope everyone takes time to return to the theaters and see everything there is to offer at the SteelStacks.”

Throughout the year, the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas plays a variety of new and classic films. ArtsQuest also presents a variety a special screenings and events including the LGBTQ+ Film Series and Cinema Significa… The series Black Film: Then and Now will premiere in February. Visit steelstacks.org/film for more information.

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety  for the latest updates.

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Kulp Roofing and Construction Announces Winner of ‘Kulp Gives Back’ Roof Replacement Promotion

Posted On June 30, 2021 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /   No Comments

From April 19 through May 31, 2021, Kulp Roofing and Construction, LLC encouraged local residents throughout eastern & southeastern Pennsylvania and the Poconos to nominate a family or individual in need of a roof replacement and gutter installation (including a leaf protection system) at no cost to the family. 

Kulp representatives were proud to recently surprise the winner of the “Kulp Gives Back” promotion, Annamae Pavlik of Allentown. 

“2020 was a difficult year as the pandemic impacted everyone in our community, including us,” said Ryan Hogan, Kulp Roofing & Construction, Inc. Sales and Marketing Manager. “Being a locally owned and operated company, we felt it was important to give back to the communities that support us. We discussed the idea in our management team meeting and said let’s give it a go. 

“Kulp Gives Back” is made possible by partners GAF, Service Partners, Leaf Relief by PlyGem, Adams Outdoor, iHeart Media, Lehigh Valley with Love Media, and Sarott Design.

For more information, please visit www.KulpRoofing.com/KulpGivesBack

 

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Ginger and The Schnappes Share the Love with All Original Jazz Record “Social Music”  

Posted On June 8, 2021 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /   No Comments

Media Contact: maryellen450@gmail.com 

BETHLEHEM, PA – Social Music, the first all original full length album release by Pennsylvania six piece jazz band Ginger and The Schnappes, is about reconnecting with the power of song. 

“Social music is listening to the stereo, the cassette player, the radio, the concert or a streaming device with others and experiencing the music together. “Shh, listen, this is my favorite part,” and now your favorite part becomes your friend’s favorite part,” said Ginger Brew, the band’s stylish chanteuse. 

“Social music is shared. Was there ever a better expression of your love for someone then to hand them your personally curated mix-tape? “Here, share my universe with me.”

Social Music is engaging and sometimes indicative of the band’s Pennsylvania roots; take the song 309 for instance. It’s about all the quirky and fun places along PA Route 309 from Philadelphia to Tunkhannock. If you’re from around there you’ll know those stops and end up sharing your own stories of trips along that road.

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Buy a Lehigh Valley with Love Face Mask and Support Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley

Posted On July 16, 2020 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  2 No Comments

Lehigh Valley with Love has partnered with Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley to bring you the latest in face mask radicalness.

Wear this bodacious cooling active band in dozens of ways. Wet it and it’ll keep you cool while you skate on down to the… Skateaway. That seems like a good spot.

For only $15 this face mask, headband, dish rag is ultra soft, super absorbent, and easy to active: just soak, wring, and SNAP!

A portion of proceeds from every face mask sold will go to Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley. Find out more about this wonderful organization.

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery if you live somewhere far away. Otherwise, give us a week or so 🙂 We appreciate you.





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Watch Lehigh Valley with Love’s Video As Part of the #BacktoBethlehem Campaign!

Posted On June 5, 2020 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /   No Comments

The Bethlehem Chamber, Downtown Bethlehem Association, Southside Arts District and Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem have come together to launch the #BacktoBethlehem campaign as their counties move to the Yellow Phase.

This campaign is all about preparing both the merchants and the community for getting back to business. “We want to make sure our business community is equipped with all the information and supplies they need in order to safely re-open.” said Tammy Wendling, Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager.

In addition to making sure merchants are ready, Missy Hartney, Southside Arts District Downtown Manager says “it’s extremely important to make sure the community knows what expectations there will be for them as customers as well as making them feel comfortable with coming back out to support these small businesses.”

Bethlehem merchants have been asked to take the Vow of the Valley, launched by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Those who sign the online vow, will receive a “Back to Bethlehem” graphic to use on social media and their website. This will let the community know these businesses took a pledge to protect their health and safety during this re-opening phase.

In addition to the Vow of the Valley, this task force partnered with Lehigh Valley with Love Media to create a video encouraging the community to come out and support Bethlehem businesses in the yellow phase.

As seen in the video, DLP Real Estate Capital and South Carolina based, SC Health generously donated 10,000 masks to the Bethlehem business community to ensure the safety of both employees and customers.

For more information on this campaign and to take the Vow of the Valley visit : www.lehighvalleychamber.org/backtobethlehem

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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Hosts Lehigh Valley With Love Podcast’s 100th Episode

Posted On November 26, 2019 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /   No Comments

BETHLEHEM, PA, November 2019 – Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) and Lehigh Valley With Love Podcast are partnering up for the podcast’s 100th episode. On Friday, December 13, hosts George Wacker and Tyler Rothrock will host a live taping of the podcast at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts as part of Design After Dark, HBMS’s after-hours programming series. The podcast will feature local collector and philanthropist Ilene Hochberg Wood as the guest.

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