Category Archives: public relations

WORLDCOM Public Relations Group Announces Its New Regional Board Members for 2011-2012

WORLDCOM Public Relations Group (Worldcom), the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counselling firms, today announced its regional board slate for the remainder of 2011 and 2012. In addition, the global partnership announced the addition of two new partner firms to its roster of independent agencies. Established in 1988, Worldcom, a partnership comprised of 107 firms, in 91 markets, across six continents, operates through a Group Board and three regional boards – one each in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (AP). Worldcom partner agencies occupy leadership positions in the world’s major public relations professional organisations and business communities, globally.Read More

5W Public Relations Adds Shake Weight™ to Its Consumer Lifestyle Client Roster

5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independent Public Relations firms in the U.S., today announced the addition of Shake Weight™ to its diverse roster of consumer lifestyle clients. Shake Weight™ is a scientifically proven product that helps men and women to shape and tone their arms, shoulders and chest in just six minutes per day. Shake Weight™ leverages the benefits of Dynamic Inertia, a new workout technology that can increase muscle activity to nearly 300% compared to a standard dumbbell.Read More

The Platinum Marketing and Public Relations Group, Inc. Signs Rob Garris

Rob Garris is pleased to announce that he has signed with The Platinum Marketing and Public Relations Group Incorporated as the marketing agency of record to handle all marketing, brand activation and sponsorship procurements.

New York, NY, October 26, 2011 –(PR.com)– Boxer phenom and advocate for foster care children, Rob Garris is the only boxer in history of the sport to return to the ring from the amateur level to professional after 26 years in retirement. Mr. Garris’ sole aim is raising awareness and funds for his foundation which helps those that are adversely affected by the foster care system.Read More

PR News’ 15-to-Watch Winners Are Announced

PR News’ 15-to-Watch Winners Are Announced PR News announced the 15-to-Watch winners who represent the 15 budding public relations leaders and creative practitioners age 30 and under. “PR News’ 15-to-Watch winners will be recognized at …Read More

RBB Public Relations Adds Julie Jimenez As Senior Account Executive

rbb Public Relations, a leading national marketing public relations firm based in Miami, announced today that Julie Jimenez has returned to the firm as a senior account executive. Jimenez previously worked for rbb from 2006 to 2010. She will provide client and media relations support to the firm’s consumer, healthcare and corporate clients.Read More

Evan Nierman Appears as Guest on the Armstrong Williams Radio Show

Evan Nierman, a respected strategic communications advisor and the founder of top South Florida public relations firm Red Banyan Group appeared recently on the Armstrong Williams Radio Show. Williams is regarded as one of America’s leading pundits and is a best-selling author whose radio show and articles are syndicated and appear in leading publications across the country.Read More

Andrea Hagelgans Named Vice President, Strategic Communications & Media Relations at Camino Public Relations

Camino Public Relations is expanding its media relations services for non-profit organizations and social change campaigns with the appointment of Andrea Hagelgans as Vice President, Strategic Communications and Media Relations.

“Andrea is a rising star in social change communications, and we are thrilled to have her lead our media efforts,” said Elizabeth Toledo, President, Camino PR. “She leads the field in media strategies that motivate the public to action and promotes productive public dialogue on some of the most contentious and nuanced issues of our time.”Read More

Green Garage Taps Metzger Associates For Public Relations and Social Media Management

Green Garage, a full-service eco-friendly automobile repair and maintenance company, has hired Metzger Associates to help manage public relations and social media.

Green Garage’s “green-tuning service” and wide variety of eco-friendly products, such as lead-free wheel weights and dual-stage oil filters, can lower the economic and environmental impact of virtually any car. In addition, the company offers complete, comprehensive car care and repair.Read More

CPR Communications & Public Relations BOOSTS Perth mining offer

National issues management firm Communications & Public Relations (CPR) has appointed senior adviser Travis Macrae to its Perth office to lead the company’s expansion into the local mining and exploration sector.

Perth appointment boosts agency’s mining offer

National issues management firm Communications & Public Relations (CPR) has appointed senior adviser Travis Macrae to its Perth office to lead the company’s expansion into the local mining and exploration sector.Read More

MMI Public Relations Honored by The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) with the Gary N. Brown 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award is presented each year to an organization that provides outstanding service to and support of SAVE’s vision, mission and goals. SAVE strives to decrease violence in schools and communities by promoting student involvement, education and service in order to provide safer environments for youth. MMI Public Relations has donated space for the organization to host board meetings, as well as public relations expertise and resources to student leaders. Kate Catlin, senior account manager at MMI, is a member of the National SAVE board of directors and has been an ambassador for the organization since 2007.Read More