West
Landis Communications, San Francisco/California Bank & Trust; AAA Club Partners, holding company for 10 AAA clubs; Maxthon, China-based tech company, for launch of web browser in U.S.; Vino Volo, operator of 18 in-airport wine lounges; Backcountry Pictures, filmmaking and production, for promotion of new film, "California Forever," set for PBS debut in the fall; Direct Access Marketing, for PR for witness crematory Chapel of the Chimes, and REDF, venture philanthropy group, for strategic comms.
Allison+Partners, San Francisco/WhaleShark Media, online coupon and deals marketplace, for PR for the RetailMeNot brand and corporate communications for WSM, following a competitive review. The company also tapped GSD&M, Austin, for creative and media duties for RetailMeNot.
Eileen Koch & Company, Los Angeles/Medbox, prescription drug vending machine marker locked in a legal battle with rival Dispense Labs, for PR.
New York Area
Corbin-Hillman Communications, New York/Potter & Moore's British Celebrity Hairstylist brand Lee Stafford, for a PR campaign introducing the line to the U.S. market as well as increase awareness of the company's brands.
The Susan Magrino Agency, New York/Castro Convertibles, home furnishings; Sophia Graydon, new sleep and loungewear line for women, and L’OBJET, home décor collections brand.
Hawkins International, New York/Marti Istanbul, luxury hotel slated to open later this year, for media relations, including social media and traditional media outreach.
CJP Communications, New York/Incapital LLC, underwriter and distributor of fixed income securities and other financial products, as AOR for PR for its overall brand and suite of products.
Southeast
TransMedia Group, Boca Raton, Fla./Palm Beach Neuropsychology Assocs., to publicize Dr. Raphael Wald's expertise in neuropsychology and psychotherapy, and Senior Concierge Providers, in-home elderly service care provider, for PR.
Write2Market, Atlanta/Lightning Eliminators, lightning prevention solutions, for PR.
The Buzz Agency, Delray Beach, Fla./Clearband Hi-Speed Internet; Town of Seaside, Fla.; Sundy House, boutique inn and restaurant; Living Color Aquariums, which created and maintains the new Miami Marlins Stadium aquariums; Delray Beach Library Centennial Celebration, and the City of Boca Raton Police Athletic League.
Cervelle Group, Orlando/Union Equity, pink sheets-traded commercial truck leasing business, for IR and media relations.
International
Clarion Communications, London/Calligaris, Italian furniture brand, for U.K. PR, including a show home event, on-going product placement, influencer targeting, social media support and media trips to Milan. CC is part of WPP.