“In the whole of American publishing, is there a more active PR guy than you? As a former press secretary to two U.S. Senators, I appreciate your good works.”
“Just to say, from the author’s perspective, how thrilled I was both with the stunning coast-to-coast coverage both in church press and secular papers. Clearly it’s been hugely effective.”
”Bob: Wow!! What effort!!! Thanks so very much.”
“You have been absolutely first-rate as a publicist.”
“Bob Todd gets things done due to a great network and a persistent resolve not to take NO for an answer. He made connections that I never could have made on my own. ”
“Dear Bob, Wow! What a job you have done. We never had it so good. With distribution this good, I might want to go with Fortress for my next ‘pop’ book rather than turning again to Doubleday.”
“Bob Todd has been everything a publicist could be. I have been thrilled!”
“In my position as review editor I am in contact with many publicists at many firms and I am impressed by your proactive approach to publicity and promotion of titles. Your press releases are helpful and other forms of book and author promotion look good. I am also certain I do not see all that you do. Just a note of appreciation that you do an exceptional job of promoting your publisher’s titles.”
“Bob, you are wonderful, thorough, prompt, and astoundingly patient. Thank you for all.”
“I must say, you were the most upbeat, and pleasant publicity rep I interacted with during my tenure at the Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making my life easier.”
“You are such a wonder to work with, and I’ve really appreciated our emails and conversations. Thank you!”
“I just wanted you to know that I am receiving so many wonderful responses as a result of your strategic and creative media campaign. I am so grateful for the support that you and others at Fortress Press have given my book. Thank you for all that you do.”
“Bob, Thanks for the report. Impressive, overwhelming, even. No need for more suggestions. . . . ”
“Bob: Wow! What service! What speed! Keep this up and you’ll have a reputation that no one could maintain!”
“Thanks for all your recent updates. I’ve been forwarding them to the appropriate reviewers. I appreciate how proactive you are—it’s a big help to me.”
”Dear Bob, Just to repeat what I said on the phone—Dad and I are stunned (in the best sense of the word) by your truly Herculean efforts. Many, many thanks.”
“Your work with Augsburg Fortress has been outstanding! Your prompt responses to requests for book reviews, etc. is unmatched among publishers. I do wish you well in your forthcoming ventures.”
“Bob, Thanks for the great work at AFP! As colleagues and board members and all of us beneficiaries of your work will attest, you have brought creativity and professionalism to this challenging position. I hope you find a position that meets your talents. God’s blessings.”
“You are the best in the business from my point of view. Thanks for all the great books and emails you have sent us over the years.”
“For several years now, I’ve had a warm glow whenever I’ve seen your name beside a new message. It meant that a description of some interesting new book was waiting for me to look at. I pray that God will bless you and yours in whatever endeavor you will be entering.”
“Thanks for all your publicity efforts. I’m impressed at your organization, and at the fact that you were thoughtful enough to share all that with me.”
“Dear Bob, Your business card calls you ‘Senior Publicist’ but I think it ought to be ‘Master Publicist’. . . . You are much to be thanked for what you have done for a very large newspaper-reading population.”
“Dear Bob, Received today your very fine package of publicity material. I don’t see how it could be bettered. Made me want to read the book myself! . . . I feel I’ in very good hands, and am extremely grateful.”
”It’s been such a pleasure to work with you throughout my time with The Living Church Foundation. You’ve been unfailingly helpful in providing updates and needed information, and I’ve always received promised review copies in a timely manner. I’ll miss working with you.”
“You’ve done more than remarkable work communicating and sharing books from AFP. I will miss your presence here and wish you the very best.”
“You have provided terrific service to those of us publishing periodicals. I am grateful and I wish you well in whatever comes next.”
“Bob, Thank you for all your good and hard work to keep us abreast of recent and relevant publications.”
“You have done a faithful and proactive job in marketing and have made Fortress much more visible and ‘present’ than most publishing houses (the e-mails notification is great). Thank you for your efforts.”
“You were an indefatigable promoter of Fortress and Augsburg publications, with comprehensive and most inviting announcements of new books. I will miss you . . . ”
“You have been terrific! I love getting your e-mails.”
“You are right on the ball! Very helpful way you do this. I wish all publishers would do it like you do.”
“Thank you for the years of friendly and efficient service on behalf of the press to us here at NTA.”
“You have been a real mover and shaker in religious book publicity and I hope you do write a book to share your secrets of success.”
“You have provided extraordinary service to Augsburg Fortress and to individual authors. I will forever be indebted to you for your assistance. As you promoted my books, you did more than feed the mind. You fed people’s hearts and souls, which in turn helped feed hungry children around the world and helped to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS.”
“Thank you, Bob, for all the efforts you have made to keep me informed. You have been invaluable in my search for quality texts and resources for our seminary and my classes.”
“Dear Bob, Thanks very much for sending this extremely impressive list of publicity activities. I am amazed at what all you have done.”
“It has been a pleasure to work with you, because you are such a reliable partner.”
“You have done your job wonderfully!”
“You have been a very good publicist for my books, and your prompt responsiveness to my queries and concerns are a model to be emulated by all.”
“Thank you for being such an extraordinary publicist. It was a joy to work with you. Even though we never met, it was like corresponding with an old friend when your notes arrived.
“You have done outstanding work on my Psalms book. I appreciate your professionalism, courtesy, know-how, and efficiency.”
“I really enjoyed working with you. You were one of the few publicists who were very reliable, and a pleasure working with. All the best for your future.”
“I want to let you know how much I appreciate the way you let publications and interested organizations know of your new books. I work with more than 125 publishers and I have always appreciated the e-mails you send on new books, and how swiftly you mail review copies when I request something. You do good work!!!”
“You have done your job to the max and I’ve appreciated the way in which you have done it”
“This looks fantastic. I am very impressed. Maybe that is why my Fortress Press books do better. Now I know.”
“WOW — WOWOWOWOW! I’ve always sort of wanted to be a publicist —now I see what it’s all about!”
“I always felt that under your guidance the publicity department at Fortress worked better than any other publisher with whom I deal. May I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for your future.”
“Bob, You have been very user-friendly, informative, helpful and great to work with. I hope our paths cross in the future.”
“I have felt so cared for and supported. Thanks so very much.”
“Dear Bob, Your publicity efforts look excellent—very, very thorough. I am most pleased.”
“Bob, you’ve done a marvelous job. I can’t ask for any more, nor can I think of any outlets that you haven’t covered. Thanks again.”