Coyne PR recently scooped up the Motel 6, which bills itself as the lowest priced national hotel chain.

Interpublic's Golin had the account since 2012 when it was selected to handle Motel 6's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Coyne's one-year job is to increase the positive perception and its brand transformation via digital and traditional media outreach.

The firm may also exploit the "We'll leave the light on for you," slogan that was introduced in 1986.

Tom Coyne's operation ranks as O'Dwyer's 16th biggest independent firm with $23M in fees last year.