Ingram PR to Exclusively Handle Media for Frank Shamrock

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MMA Legend Frank Shamrock Engages Melissa Ingram PR to Exclusively Handle Media for Frank Shamrock, Inc.


Melissa Ingram Public Relations (MIP) is proud to announce that is has agreed to terms with Frank Shamrock, Inc. to become the company’s exclusive PR firm for many of its various projects. MIP will be responsible for pitching the company’s many endeavors, while also representing the organization in a media facilitation role.


Frank Shamrock, Inc. is an asset management, marketing, and integrated multimedia company. Melissa Ingram will be assisting the entrepreneurial arm of Frank’s company in dealing with branding, brand positioning, and company launches, starting with Shamrock’s autobiography, “Uncaged,” which is scheduled to be released in late 2011. Through her work with Frank Shamrock, Inc., MIP will also be supporting the company’s philanthropic division.

Melissa Ingram is a highly sought after PR Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Her PR approach has helped her develop personal, long-term relationships with established industry influencers, from members of the media to top-level athletes that include MMA legends Bas Rutten and Don Frye, marquee fighters Keith Jardine and Houston Alexander, top level gyms such as Team Quest and Finney’s HIT Squad, notable fight organizations including the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA), and the list goes on.

“I am extremely pleased to have Melissa Ingram PR representing the Shamrock brands,” stated Frank Shamrock. “Her guidance was instrumental in my role as business consultant and brand Spokesman for Strikeforce. Now with the successful acquisition of Strikeforce by the UFC, I am ready for the next stage of my career and trust MIP to guide that success as well. The Shamrock brand is my legacy and my future, I would not trust it to just anyone. MIP was the clear choice. It is an exemplary firm that continues to produce unparalleled results time and time again.”

Ms. Ingram, who has worked with Shamrock for quite some time as his personal publicist, will now spearhead PR efforts for all projects associated with the Frank Shamrock brand. In addition to the launch of his autobiography “Uncaged”, other high-profile projects include Shamrock’s new partnership with Ghostrade.com (a revolutionary technology based social network), anti-bully campaign initiatives, a documentary on the MMA Legends rise to fame in and beyond the cage, and several other projects yet to be announced.

According to Melissa Ingram, “Words cannot express how honored I am to be appointed the exclusive media representative for Frank Shamrock’s multimedia company, Frank Shamrock, Inc. He is truly a legend in the sport of MMA both in and beyond the cage and it is truly a privilege to be such an integral part of his future endeavors. ”

Frank Shamrock is considered a pioneer of mixed martial arts with a career in the cage rivaled by few. He was named “King of Pancrase” in 1996 and went on to become the first fighter to ever hold the UFC® Middleweight Championship Title. He was also the first WEC® Light Heavyweight Champion and the first Strikeforce® Middleweight Champion. His success now reaches far beyond the cage as a respected MMA color commentator on CBS®, Showtime®, and ESPN2®. Shamrock, also an accomplished author, leads a nationwide “anti-bully” campaign and mentors troubled youth amongst other charitable efforts.