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Rachel Harrison Communications
285 W. Broadway, Suite 200, New York, NY 10013
[email protected]
www.wearerhc.com
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The agency is known for its integrated hospitality campaigns across hotels, destinations, restaurants, cocktail bars, and celebrated spirits brands.
Employees: 80. Founded: 2020.
Agency Statement:
Founded in 2020, RHC is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London and Los Angeles, and outposts in Paris, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. In just five years, the agency has become a creative force behind some of the country's most celebrated hotels, bars, and restaurants. In 2025, RHC earned more than 100 "Best Of" distinctions, while restaurant and chef clients retained six MICHELIN stars and hotel clients retained four coveted MICHELIN Keys.Leadership Team:
Rachel Harrison, Founder & Principal
Lauren Webster, Managing Partner
Amanda Watenberg, Managing Director, Spirits
Lauren Hurth, Managing Director, Travel & Tourism
Lucy Ballantyne, Managing Director, Lifestyle & Hospitality
Sarah Hellman, Managing Director, Culinary
Amber Appelbaum Managing Director, Operations & Business Development
Other Offices: Los Angeles & London
Clients Include:
TRAVELCollective Retreats
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Eastwind Hotels
Fairmont Royal York
Gansevoort Meatpacking
Greydon House
Hard Rock Hotel NYC
Hotel Lilien
Limelight Hotels
NoMad London
OMNI Hotels
Outbound Hotels
Park Lane New York
Penny Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel & Residences
The Dominick Hotel
The Joseph
The Joule Hotel
The Knickerbocker
The LINE DC
The Little Nell
The Manner
The Ned
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection
BARS
Attaboy
Bar Crenn
Birds
Desert 5
Four Walls
Good Guys
Hello Hello
Katana Kitten
Library Bar
Mace
Press Club
Rayo
Side Hustle
Sip & Guzzle
Sloane‚s
Spygold
(SUB) Mercer
Superbueno
The Alchemist
The Cabinet
The Ski Lodge
True Laurel
RESTAURANTS
Akoya
Atelier Crenn
Borobrine
Cafe Dior by Dominique Crenn
Carbone
Cecconi‚s
Chateau ZZs
Greywind
Little Ned
Major Food Group
Oriana
Superfrico
The Grill & The Pool
The Noortwyck
The Otter
Torrisi
Revelie
Raoul‚s
Sadelle‚s
Sartiano‚s
Zero Bond
ZZs
SPIRITS/WINE
Atheras Spirits
Badger Bevs
Barrel Aged Management
Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs
Clase Azul
El Silencio
El Tequileño Tequila
Fords Gin
Great Jones Distilling Co.
iichiko Shochu
Laelia Tequila
Mijenta Tequila
Second Sip
Señora Leona
Teremana Tequila
LIFESTYLE & EXPERIENTIAL
Absinthe by Spiegelworld
AJABU Festival
Atomic Saloon Show by Spiegelworld
Bar Convent Brooklyn
Beatbox
Breville
Spiegelworld
Studio 11 Design
Superfrico
The Hook
The Pinnacle Guide
World Class Cocktail Competition
World Class Cocktail Festival
Rachel Harrison Communications in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Accounts in Transit: Hotwire Lands DXC TechnologyWed., Apr. 30, 2025...make them the ideal partner for DXC,” said DXC Technology SVP and CMO Kaveri Camire. Rachel Harrison Communications comes on board as AOR for The Stockton Inn, The Knickerbocker and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. For The Stockton... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: French/West/Vaughan Lands ZippoTue., Apr. 15, 2025...to our success, and we are delighted to build on this strong partnership with Zippo.” Rachel Harrison Communications is named PR shop for Omni Hotels & Resorts, a Dallas-based company that operates... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Feintuch Reps AV Tech Company KramerTue., Feb. 4, 2025...an aeroponic tower farm to supply fresh, locally grown organic produce for its dining experiences. Rachel Harrison Communications signs on as AOR overseeing the reopening of the Four Seasons New York, as well as... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Nickerson Reps CRETech New YorkWed., Jun. 19, 2024...professionals who advocate a food-as-medicine approach," said HAB senior director of marketing communictions Gina Widjaja. Rachel Harrison Communications adds Dominique Crenn Dining Group to its portfolio of luxury hospitality clients. RHC will... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Blueprint Creative Provides PR Lift to NASATue., Aug. 22, 2023...merchants, and we are ready to bring those partnerships wider,” said Swipesum CEO Michael Seaman. Rachel Harrison Communications has been named agency of record for Bar Clara, a new rooftop bar at... |
| • | News of Firms: Ehrhardt Group Opens in Baton RougeWed., Feb. 1, 2023...its offerings in recent years to include branding, creative, advertising, e-commerce marketing and full-scale production. Rachel Harrison Communications opens RHC UK, a London outpost of the firm. Agency founder Rachel Harrison will... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: 5W PR Lands AirHelpWed., Sep. 14, 2022...City Condesa joins Zapwater’s growing roster of clients in Mexico, including luxury properties and destinations. Rachel Harrison Communications to rep Black Tomato and Nomad London’s dining outlets. For Black Tomato, a luxury travel... |
| • | On the Move: Peregrine Names Hilton, Cole Co-CEOsWed., Aug. 3, 2022...Ally Roos as account director of its earned/PR practice. Roos comes to BMF from Rachel Harrison Communications , where she led part of the firm's travel division. She has also worked at... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: [K]overt Creative signs Chef Bobby Flay's Cat Food BrandTue., Jan. 18, 2022...Nacho's lifelong vet. Kovert's clients include Microsoft, Beam Suntory's Maker's Mark and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Rachel Harrison Communications checks out Fairmont Pacific Rim's Botanist and The Lobby Lounge & RawBar. RHC will be... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Zapwater Books NxTSTOPTue., Aug. 24, 2021...the team to launch us to the next level,” said NxTSTOP CEO and founder Brendan Kennedy. Rachel Harrison Communications lands Dream Hollywood in Los Angeles. RHC launched the partnership by supporting the unveiling of an... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Confidant Adds Banza to PR MenuFri., Apr. 23, 2021...these companies are disrupting their respective industries,” said Clarity president of North America Jon Meakin. Rachel Harrison Communications is working with The Grand Adirondack Hotel as it prepares for its opening this... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein Lands BOK FinancialTue., Mar. 16, 2021...entire campus population on all things COVID-19 related. MSSmedia has partnered with RIT since 2010. Rachel Harrison Communications wins The Wayfinder in Newport, RI to oversee public relations for the hotel and its restaurant,... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Weber Shandwick Explores MinnesotaThu., Dec. 17, 2020...we will build a strong brand together,” said TCP chief marketing and product officer Leslie Bodnar. Rachel Harrison Communications wins Watermark Lodging Trust, a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of luxury properties and... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Berk Communications Wins WeedmapsMon., Nov. 16, 2020...clearly understand our audience, their campaign ideas resonated with exactly what we wanted to achieve.” Rachel Harrison Communications lands Urban Cowboy, which operates bed and breakfasts in Brooklyn, the Catskills and Nashville, and its... |
| • | News of Firms: Rachel Harrison Launches ShopWed., Sep. 23, 2020... Rachel Harrison, one of the co-founders of Lion & Lamb Communications, has started up Rachel Harrison Communications , a full-service PR and multichannel marketing firm. Harrison will helm the New York City-based... |
