©Wilder Public Relations Firm, Inc.: THE WILDER SIDE OF BUSINESS APPLE MAY DESIGNS FOLLOW UP

Sunday, October 7, 2012

THE WILDER SIDE OF BUSINESS APPLE MAY DESIGNS FOLLOW UP

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Last week on The Wilder Side of Business talk radio show we had the amazing Apple May as our guest. As many of you know Apple May is the owner and creator of the fabulous Apple May Designs, one of SL’s most well known clothing stores since 2007. Time did not permit for us to get to all the questions asked from our listeners and Apple agreed to answer your remaining questions so we could post them for you all to see. Thank you so much for your time and being a guest Apple May, it was truly a pleasure!

Ericka asked: Do you solely make your living from your work in SL or do you also work in real life?
Apple’s reply: Second life has become such a big part of my life that yes it is my personal sole source of income.

Redflare asked: What type of changes in SL clothing have you noticed during your time as a designer?
Apple’s answer: Mainly the quality! What was once considered high quality is yesterday's news and every designer is striving for more realism in their designs. For me, I've focused more on the realism of lighting & bending which plays a big part to how realistic the clothes look. Of course, styles have changed as well just in real life. I feel that in Second Life we push the boundaries a bit more while looking for our own unique 'style stamp'.

Trishelle asked: Does the realism of mesh inspire you to be even more creative and push the limits of your own creativity?
Apple’s response: Absolutely! I feel that unless I push myself then I can't grow. As I said during the interview, mesh has really released the chains on the creativity and restraint of sculpties. Now I feel I can conquer designs that I once shied away from. Pacing myself is now the hard part. I can't even count the amount of designs that I have started but yet to finish just because I had to get the basic design out of my head.

Emiliana asked: When you started making clothing in SL, did you dream this big or is the reality of what you’ve created larger than what you hoped for?
Apple’s reply: The store has turned out more than I ever thought it would be and I sincerely have the customers to thank for that. Each purchase is something I'm grateful for and I'm absolutely delighted that others can enjoy my passion and visions for fashion. Every design is based off of what created AMD... the need for something unique that embodied quality textures and at a price just about everyone can afford.

To hear our entire interview with Apple click the link below:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wilderprinc/2012/09/30/the-mesh-series-episode-1-apple-may-of-apple-may-designs

To learn more about Apple May Designs visit:
http://www.applemaydesigns.com/

Be sure to checkout Apple May Designs inworld at:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fruitatious/75/108/31

CLIENT TESTIMONIES

"This was the second time we worked with Wilder promotion and we are again very impressed with the high professionalism of this team.
The discussed activities were implemented perfectly and we had at all times an overview of what was being done by Annette's team. This lead again to a very satisfactory result, both times we worked with Wilder PR.

We can in good conscience recommend Wilder Agency and we will gladly work with you again.
Thank you to Annette and her amazing staff for an absolutely fantastic job and we are looking forward to working with you repeatedly it's a great pleasure for us." ~ Nando Korobase/Co-Owner Angel Dessous
Leandra Breen/ COO Angel Dessous
Gina Beaumont/Co-Owner Angel Dessous

"I knew with the help of Wilder PR my event would be a success. I have been working with them for my biggest events for an entire year and each time I am more pleased to return as a client, and refer other designers to them as well. I received VAIN Magazine’s Reader’s Choice for Best Female Formal Wear of 2010 and decided to have a Thank You sale to show my supporters I appreciate them. It was my first sale but I had no doubt it would go well. Annette and her team helped me to grow my group members to more than 750 new members in 2 days! I had around 1,200 visitors each day, the sim was full during my sale. When I could not be online they stayed at my store and took care of my customers. I am looking forward to working with Wilder PR again!"~Mami Jewell,CEO/Owner, AZUL

"As Ora Trei Designs was nearing the anniversary of its first year, I luckily ran across Annette and Ansleigh through somewhat unusual circumstances. I am so grateful for that happenstance. They are incredibily efficient and creative in reaching the public and helping a business to gain notice. With their help I had one of the very first big sales events of the winter season that year. We enjoyed an increase of well over 50% in group membership. They were in touch every step of the way and kept close tabs on the progress of the event.

The event was very exciting and we saw the most traffic we have ever had, even since the beginning. Their promotional techniques really helped to put our store on the map. If you are looking for honest, supportive people to represent or promote you publicly, Wilder PR is definitely where you want to be. I recommend this company to all my friends. I will most certainly work with them again in the future.
Thank you, fabulous ladies!"

~Potnia Theas - Designer/CEO - Ora Trei Designs

"As the owner of Shapes by Kira and co-owner of Corrupted Innocence, I have been in Second Life for three years. I sell shapes and skins and have always had some success with that business because I offer quality items at affordable prices. In August, 2009, I decided to try something different to help promote my new skin line that I was releasing in September. I went to Annette Wilder of Wilder Public Relations Firm and asked her to represent me.

After my first meeting with both Annette and Ansleigh Beverly (Annette's office manager and right hand), I truly felt like I was in good hands. They both listened very carefully to what it was that I was trying to do with my business and gave me ideas of things that I could do to help myself and to help them help me. From that second on, they were with me every step of the way, encouraging me, keeping me informed of things they were working on, and making sure that everything was prepared for the big release.

The week of the skin release was amazing. My name was everywhere! Annette and Ansleigh worked tirelessly to make sure that everything was done impeccably. As a result, my sales have basically doubled what they were before I hired them and I have no reservations about recommending the Wilder Public Relations Firm to anyone. In fact, I have such confidence in them that I will be hiring them as a gift to a friend later on this year. If you are looking for the best that SL has to offer, look no further, because if you are reading this, you have already found what you need. "
~Kira Paderborne, Owner, Shapes by Kira

"They've gone above and beyond the call of duty as far as I'm concerned" ~ Robustus Hax, MBC CEO

"Annette and Wilder PR are simply the best... and the hard numbers of sales and customer traffic back that up." ~ Zasa Rossini, Proprietress of La Belle Vie

"Working with Annette and Wilder PR is a pleasure. They are professional, knowledgeable, and very dependable. I've worked with Wilder PR for several important marketing events for my business and their dedication and enthusiasm has ensured a successful production each time." ~ Arikinui Adria, Owner/Designer, Nuclear Boutique

"I saw the potential in Annette Wilder to be a great PR professional when I first invited her to be my PR Manager when I first launched AVENUE Models. Together we created the magic and presence of AVENUE Models when we first entered into the modeling industry. Relentless, personable and being a real go-getter, Annette has proved her mettle that there is no PR challenge that she cannot handle. I was proud to have mentored her and am even more pleased and proud when she started up her own PR agency. With her new fantastic team, they grow from strength to strength with their professionalism, dedication and verve to make things happen for their clients. AVENUE Inc and AVENUE Models is proud to be working with WILDER PR Inc with full confidence that they will get us the exposure and publicity that we want and more." ~ Rusch Raymaker, CEO AVENUE Inc/AVENUE Models

"Annette and Wilder PR have done a wonderful job for us with the openings of our new clubs. She and her staff have been very professional and dependable. We were always notified and kept informed at all times. We would highly recommend Annette and Wilder PR for any business needs. Thanks to you Annette for your diligence and enthusiasm in handling the PR for the openings of our new clubs! Your sparkling personality has made it a pleasure to work with you. We will continue to use you in the future!" ~Tammy Toll and T0ny Mantel Owners of Tammy’s Jazz Café/Rock Island

"Wilder PR is a highly professional organization run by very connected and hard working individuals. If you ever have an event that needs exposure then Wilder PR is the one stop shop. They personally contacted dozens (thats right DOZENS) of 3rd party organizations and got the word out about my Grand Opening Event and it really brought in some welcomed publicity and recognition by other influential organizations in Second Life. I cant think of a better place to turn if you want it done right. Thank you Wilder PR you ROCK!" ~Wyatt Benoir Owner of The ARTist's Park and The Artisan Magazine

"Working with Annette and Wilder PR is a real pleasure. Annette is professional and accurate. We started to work with Wilder PR for some Second Life Marketing Campaign and we are very satisfied with the results we are getting. What impressed me positively is the enthusiasm of Annette.
Annette and Wilder PR are reliable and professional whatever your request, from a press release, creating a network, to communicating an event. It is a real pleasure to work with them." ~Koinup Burt aka Pierluigi Casolari, Koinup founder

"The Grand Opening of Zullay Designs was a very important event for my business, and WIlder PR came very highly recommended. Both Annette and Mahala are very easy to work with have a very optimistic 'can-do' attitude. The event was a huge success, due in no small part to the hard work and dedication of Annette and her team, and I look forward to working with WIlder PR for all of my future events." ~Zullay Thor Owner Zullay Designs

For my Slphoto Artistry, Wilder Public Relations turned into a; “How did I live with out them for so long?” Every communication, clear and complete. Leaving my essence in the hands of Annette Wilder gave new dimension to my SL Artistry, and a direction I see with greater opportunities for my name in the art world. Details matter to me, and Wilder PR is all about the details, as she says, strategy is everything. This is a professional public relations company in SL, handled, as RL would call for. I am pleased to be in their capable hands. Thank you Annette and Mahala I’m proud to be a client!" ~ Cienega Soon, SLphoto Artistry

"The team of Wilder Public Relations does a lot more that you expect and so making the relation more than client- supplier. It makes them a very important strategic partner for all our inworld activities." ~ Cornelia den Hartog, Managing Director, GAX Technologies

"I needed to inform the public about the grand opening of my store Azul. I worked with edo Tone and was establishing my own seperate brand. I needed to get the word out fast but i didnt know how to do it...Then my friend Dana (from SL Newspaper) told me about Wilder PR Inc. I spoke to Annette & Mahala and explained what I needed, they began to work so quick. They posted about my brand and Grand Opening on many blogs, and informed the media and various fashion groups. I tried to log into my location and it was full of customers and I could not log in there. When I did log in my sales were going great. Customers were there checking out my merchandise and purchasing. Honestly i didnt expect it to go so well and for them to do such a wonderful job I definitely got more than I was expecting and I am very pleased and will use them again! - Thank you so much!"

~ Mami Jewell, Owner Azul

“Another company that has gone above and beyond is Annette Wider and her partner Mahala Bing from Wilder PR who have helped us get the word out thank you both for your hard work.”http://15timez.blogspot.com/2008/11/winners-and-thank-you.html~ James T. Juno, SL-Newspapers founder and CEO“I also wish to thank Wilder PR, Annette Wilder and Mahala Bing who did so much to let people know across the WWW and the grid it would not have been the success it was without them!”http://15timez.blogspot.com/2008/11/wow-what-week.html~ Dana Vanmoe, COO and Mrs Juno, SL-Newspapers

"I had a really great experience working with Wilder PR. I'm lucky enough to have worked with them for my Spring Fashion Event. It was a great success. They're ABSOLUTELY hard working, nice and extremely Professional.

It's a pleasure working with them and I feel truly blessed to have found these Wilder angels."~ Amutey DeCuir, Owner, Bliss Couture

"Working with Wilder PR was wonderful. I have 2 brands and wanted PR for my newest one. Wilder PR gave me good advice about my grand opening and helped me get the word out about both my clothing lines. They represented both of my brands well and both brands were put in the spotlight. The great job done by Wilder PR brought me many new customers and awesome sales. When Wilder PR started my PR for +grasp+ I had 35 members and after the week of work by their team there were 253 members in my group. Thank you Annette and Wilder for your amazing job!" ~ Asalt Eames, Owner, +grasp+ and *Sweetaholic

"I heard of Wilder PR and was a fan of their work due to work they have done for my friend/translator Mami Jewell, owner of AZUL. I also knew they did not do PR for malls but I needed their professional help to promote my mall. When I approached them I was not sure if they would take it but was so happy when they saw the mall, loved it, and accepted me as a client. The mall was doing very well with my fellow Japanese speakers. My reason for the PR was to help bring in non-Japanese customers. Annette and Ansleigh helped me and I was impressed with their hard work and dedication throughout my entire Quiz Rally event for the mall. Since we started the event we got more than 100 new group members and more than 300 English HUDs were picked up by new non-Japanese speaking customers. Wilder PR is a very professional and amazing team of women. My staff and I cannot thank them enough!" ~TOMOZOO Lomu, Owner, DREAMS-MALL

"I wrote a testimonial previously but due to recent PR job I chose to write another one. Annette Wilder and the "Wilder Angels" are for sure the SL Miracle workers. I am very thrilled to have them to promote my 10,000 Members Appreciation Sale. I gained over 1100 new in-world members within a week. I am more than pleased with the results that I got. They are hard working, professional and a team of good people with big hearts. I feel truly thankful and honored to have them as PR for my company. They proved that miracles do exist in SL, I couldn't be any happier!!"
~ Amutey DeCuir, Owner, Bliss Couture

"I would like to thank Annette Wilder and her entire professional team. Wilder PR did a great job promoting my first Miss MOREA STYLE Contest, which took place on October 3, 2009. The contest was a huge success thanks to the competent team at Wilder PR. Due to the exposure brought from the Wilder PR press release not only did I get a ton of entries for Miss MOREA STYLE but I also had very high traffic to my clothing store. The traffic at the clothing store bought me many new customers and my sales were excellent for that week. I also saw the number of members in my group grow rapidly. Wilder PR is ran by kind, professional, and very supportive women. I am very pleased with their work ethic and the success from the PR. I will not hesitate to use them agan for future jobs. If you need PR definitely use Wilder PR you will not be disappointed!"
~morea Decosta, Owner, MOREA STYLE

We here at Wilder stand behind our work with great passion and pride. Our selection of clientele is slim, as we only serve the very best in what we feel is an oversaturated market. We will work to get your product the attention it deserves.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Annette Wilder, CEO

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

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THE WILDER SIDE OF BUSINESS APPLE MAY DESIGNS FOLLOW UP

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