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50 years of making stories matter.

From one IBM Selectric typewriter in 1975 to decades of storytelling, relationships and impact across Silicon Valley and beyond.

1975THE YEAR IT BEGAN
50YEARS OF HISTORY THROUGH 2025
Silicon ValleyOUR ROOTS. OUR COMMUNITY.

The PRx story

Five decades. Countless connections.

Explore the milestones, campaigns and partnerships that helped shape PRxDigital’s story. Select any era to see more projects and organizations from that period.

Chapter 01 / THE BEGINNING
1975

A Silicon Valley story begins.

Brenna Bolger founded PRx with one IBM Selectric typewriter and a belief in the power of a good story.

Featured milestoneFirst clients: Alexian Brothers Hospital (later Regional Medical Center, part of the County of Santa Clara).
Where it all started.
Chapter 02 / THE EARLY YEARS
1976–1985

Building connections across the Valley.

Early campaigns helped shape civic conversations, community events, and regional culture.

Featured milestone“Pride is Sweeping San Jose” campaign
Explore 07 milestones
  • Pac-10 Rowing Championships
  • Medfly Eradication Campaign
  • Santa Clara Light Rail Projects
  • “Pride is Sweeping San Jose” campaign
  • The Great Race Saratoga–Los Gatos for Western Federal Savings
  • San Jose–Cleveland Ballet Nutcracker Campaign
  • Deloitte Haskins, High Tech Launch and Book Series
Chapter 03 / GROWTH & IMPACT
1986–1995

A bigger role in Silicon Valley.

From community foundations to major technology names, PRx expanded its impact in the region.

Featured milestoneCo-founded VMC Foundation (now Valley Health Foundation)
Explore 08 milestones
  • Co-founded VMC Foundation (Valley Health Foundation)
  • Santa Clara Valley Water District — Smothers Brothers Event
  • Applied Materials — co-creation of community and educational projects
  • Campaigns for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara
  • Ideation and co-founding of Joint Venture Silicon Valley
  • Highway 85 Grand Opening — a decade of communications and grand-opening work
  • Apple Computer’s Classroom of Tomorrow, including national media placements
  • Anne Frank in the World — six U.S. exhibits
Chapter 04 / INNOVATION & COMMUNITY
1996–2005

Working at the intersection of technology and community.

Communications programs grew across science, education, transportation and public service.

Featured milestoneApple Computer’s Wired “Now What” Campaign
Explore 12 milestones
  • Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
  • Apple Computer’s Wired “Now What” Campaign
  • Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship
  • Funding for and launching of Parkinson’s Institute
  • VTA (Valley Transportation Authority)
  • Knight Ridder’s New Media Campaign
  • San Jose Business Journal’s Launch Power Breakfast Series
  • SEMI Partnership for Initiatives
  • Children’s Health Initiative
  • Silicon Valley Charity Ball Launch — Ten Years
  • Workforce Investment Networks (WIN)
  • Santa Clara Valley Water District — Water Conservation Campaign
Chapter 05 / NEW HORIZONS
2006–2015

Stories that move communities forward.

Major public-health campaigns, nonprofit partnerships and regional businesses defined the next chapter.

Featured milestoneSanta Clara County Health and Hospital campaigns
Explore 18 milestones
  • Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH)
  • Greater Bay Bank
  • Clos de la Tech — Pinot Noir
  • Habitat for Humanity Cycle of Hope
  • VTA (Valley Transportation Authority)
  • Santa Clara County Public Health
  • Santa Clara County Health and Hospital — H1N1 prevention
  • FEI Conference (SEMI)
  • Turning Wheels for Kids Bike Build event
  • Cypress Semiconductor
  • Santa Clara County Health and Hospital — pandemic, Med-Assist and distracted-driving campaigns
  • San Jose Repertory Theatre
  • Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company
  • Toeniskoetter Development and Construction
  • The Core Companies
  • San Joaquin County
  • Stockton Metro Airport
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Chapter 06 / THE MODERN ERA
2016–2025

More voices. More stories. More impact.

A growing roster of partners across health, public service, culture, education and technology.

Featured milestonePartners include Valley Water, Hunger at Home, San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Pathway Society.
Explore 33 partners & projects
  • Momentum for Health
  • Age Friendly (Department of Aging, Santa Clara County)
  • Santa Clara Valley Water
  • Orbis International Flying Eye Hospital
  • Hunger at Home
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Parasol Elite Power
  • Christmas in the Park
  • San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
  • San Jose Public Library Foundation
  • Catholic Charities San Francisco and East Bay
  • Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
  • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
  • Republic Urban Properties
  • HomeFirst Services
  • San Jose Chamber of Commerce
  • NAMI of Silicon Valley
  • Pathway Society Inc.
  • Jamboree Housing
  • Enovix Corporation
  • EnPower Inc.
  • TransPak Inc.
  • Sandis Civil Engineering
  • Ladera Grill
  • Santa Clara University
  • City of Morgan Hill
  • Aesthetx
  • Presentation High School
  • Sunnyvale Community Services
  • Action Day Schools
  • Jan Broberg Foundation
  • Valley Services
  • St. Francis Center

The next chapter

Our story is still being written.

We continue bringing creativity, strategy and meaningful connections to the organizations and communities we serve.

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