Developed in 2005 by veteran journalist Ted Harbin, Rodeo Media Relations is an all-purpose marketing and promotion company that focuses its attention on the sport of rodeo and its people.

Ted Harbin was born in western Kansas and graduated from Fort Hays (Kan.) State University with a degree in mass communication. He began his journalism career as an undergraduate and continues to carry those skills to work each day. He's worked at virtually every level of the newspaper industry and in virtually every editorial department, showcasing skills in a variety of categories.

And while his specialty is understanding print news media, he has the versatility to understand all areas of the mass media. He can create print advertisements, radio spots and TV commercials that will impact readers, listeners and viewers. Over the course of his career, his method of event marketing and promotion has proven effective. And just as he did as a sports writer or business editor, Ted Harbin utilizes his years of experience and understanding to get the jobs done.

While the focus of Rodeo Media Relations is on the sport and its people, it is a full-service marketing, promotion and public relations company, able to provide its proven methods in any area. Rodeo Media Relations offers a variety of avenues with which to promote its clients, including Web design to give clients a presence on the Internet.

Ted Harbin is married to the former Lynette Frueh, and they live in Maryville, Mo., with their daughters, Laney and Channing.