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Lou Hammond Group
12 E 49th Street, 11th Floor,
New York,
NY
10017
212/308-8880; fax: 212/891-0200
Lou Hammond Group (LHG) is a full-service agency serving eight key industries: destinations, economic development, travel and hospitality, cruise, real estate, arts/culture, nonprofit, culinary/spirits and technology.
Headquartered in New York with offices in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Utah and Texas the agency has more than 45 employees offering expertise in public relations, marketing strategy, branding and integrated campaigns. LHG has an impeccable record for getting results, earning the agency one of the highest client-retention rates in the industry for the last 41 years.
Agency Statement:
LHG has raised the bar as the industry leader by combining an innovative approach with a timeless work ethic and sense of integrity, empowering the agency to provide superior, results-driven marketing communications services to like-minded clients who set the standard within their respective industries.
The agency offers powerful multichannel programs, along with sound strategic vision, earning the recognition and respect of today’s most influential media professionals.
The agency employs industry-leading tactics in public relations and flawless execution to deliver campaigns that capture media attention, drive community engagement and build long-lasting consumer advocacy for clients.
Founded by industry trailblazer Lou Hammond, the agency takes pride in remaining fiercely independent and departing from business-as-usual. The agency provides superior service to its clients by operating from an agreed-upon scope of work that is customized, strategic and measurable. We are not guided by time sheets, but from a commitment to do whatever it takes to deliver results.
With quality as a guiding principle, LHG has developed a proven yet agile strategic approach that contributes to its clients’ success, earning recognition as one of the nation’s most award-winning agencies.
Lou Rena Hammond, Chmn./Founder; Stephen Hammond, CEO
Clients Include:
DestinationsBuffalo Niagara, NY
Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau, NC
Charleston, SC
Cobb Travel & Tourism, GA
DistiNCtly Fayetteville, NC
Experience Columbus, OH
Explore Boone, NC
Explore Bristol, RI
Explore Newnan Coweta County, GA
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority, NC
Jackson, MS
Jamaica Tourist Board
Jekyll Island Authority
Johnston County, NC
Kentucky Department of Tourism
Lancaster County, PA
Marquette, MI
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board
Natchez, MS
Panama City Beach, FL
Paradise Coast (Naples, Marco Island, Everglades), FL
Perú
Providence, RI
Santa Fe, NM
Sarasota County, FL
See Monterey, CA
South Dakota Department of Tourism, SD
Tuscaloosa, AL
Visit Athens, GA
Visit Baton Rouge
Visit Dubai
Visit Lodi, CA
Visit Mississippi
Visit Oxford, MS
Hospitality
AC Hotel Arlington National Landing, VA
American Resort Development Association, FL
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives, Aruba
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites, FL
Hotel Emma, TX
Hotel Landy, FL
Oliver Hospitality, TN
Pyramid Global Hospitality
The Kimberly Hotel, NY
The National Landing Hotel, VA
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, FL
UNICO Hotel Collection
Cruise
MSC Cruises
Arts & Attractions
Atlanta Beltline, GA
Brookgreen Gardens
The Dalí Museum, FL
The National WWII Museum
SC250 Charleston, SC
Real Estate & Economic Development
Charleston International Airport, SC
Kiawah River, SC
Nexton
Sandy Springs, GA
Sarasota County Tax Collector, FL
Sea Pines Community Services Associates
St. Petersburg Economic Development Corp., FL
Strategic Property Partners
Sugar Land, TX
The Beach Company
Nonprofit
Smith Family Foundation
Lou Hammond Group in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Accounts in Transit: Comsint Adds California Organic FarmersWed., Oct. 15, 2025...works with major international brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Hanes Brands Inc., and H&M.
Lou Hammond Group adds Peru, Discover Lancaster and Holiday Inn Orlando Suites Waterpark to its client roster. LHG’s scope of work for... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Racepoint Picks Up NomadGoTue., Sep. 16, 2025...innovative technology, and showcase the transformative power of Inventory AI,” said NomadGo CEO David Greschler.
Lou Hammond Group is now providing public relations/corporate communications, strategic planning, branding and digital marketing for five new... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Flightpath Refreshes Goya Foods' WebsiteTue., Mar. 25, 2025...products, facilitating an easy purchase whether in store or online,” said Goya Foods marketing director Alvaro Serrano.
Lou Hammond Group adds Sugar Land, Sandblu resort, Sandy Springs and The National Landing Hotel to its client roster. LHG will be... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: 360PR+ Named AOR for BonaWed., Jan. 29, 2025...mindset and deep knowledge of consumer lifestyle media will help engage and expand our audience."
Lou Hammond Group adds Sarasota County, Buffalo Niagara and Lodi, California to its roster of destination clients.... |
| • | On the Move: Trident DMG Adds FernandezFri., Nov. 1, 2024...public relations manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and an account executive at Lou Hammond Group . Barfels will oversee the island chain’s tourism marketing and communications strategy for advertising, branding,... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Ruder Finn Lands Pax8 in PitchMon., Mar. 4, 2024...for in a PR agency partner,” said Pax8 senior director of external communications John Trent.
Lou Hammond Group celebrates 40th anniversary by adding 12 clients to its roster in such market sectors... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: AOPR Lands Butterfly MarkThu., Oct. 27, 2022...and PR. Founded in 2011, The Butterfly Mark works with more than 150 luxury organizations.
Lou Hammond Group adds independent living residence The Peninsula of Charleston to its client roster. LHG will... |
| • | Jamaica's Foreign Minister Taps Finn PartnersFri., Jun. 10, 2022...30.
It used to represent Jamaica tourism but resigned that account, which is now at Lou Hammond Group , in 2021.
Finn Partners took on The Bahamas following the split with Jamaica.... |
| • | PR Rebounded in ’21 From Chaos of Pandemic ’20Thu., Dec. 30, 2021...on passion and agility, challenging industry convention and always prioritizing cultural needs and client service.
Lou Hammond Group books the Jamaica Tourist Board following a competitive pitch, replacing Finn Partners, which decided... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: SourceCode Signs on With LegionWed., Nov. 10, 2021...Brennan. “We recognized a partner in SourceCode that really understood and empathized with our goals.”
Lou Hammond Group is chosen by the State of Mississippi as public relations agency of record for... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Peaks Strategies Picks Up Ready CapitalTue., Oct. 12, 2021...venture capital fund-of-funds BlockChain CoInvestors and global network WomenExec on Board to its client roster.
Lou Hammond Group adds Jukes Cordialities, Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and... |
| • | Travel in the New Normal: What’s Changed So Far?Mon., Jul. 19, 2021...had a lasting effect on how people travel. Michelle Kelly, Senior Vice President at Lou Hammond Group , said “we’ve seen an increased interest in how destinations are thinking about their DEI... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Evins Rebrands Schaller & WeberWed., Feb. 3, 2021...Weber sells its products from a store in Manhattan’s Yorkville neighborhood, as well as online.
Lou Hammond Group adds imaware, Russell Lands On Lake Martin and The Alida to its client roster.... |
| • | PR's Top Pros Talk: Lou HammondWed., Nov. 25, 2020...Lou Hammond, founder and chairman of Lou Hammond Group , talks with Doug Simon about how travel-focused agencies can navigate the changes—and opportunities—brought about... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: PAN Communications Picks Up SailPointWed., Sep. 9, 2020...communicate the value Brightspot brings to our current and future customers,” said Brightspot CEO David A. Gang.
Lou Hammond Group has added several clients to its travel/real estate and tech client rosters. LHG has... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Hemsworth Adds Zombie CoffeeFri., Feb. 28, 2020...with the brand on national public relations and communications, ongoing initiatives and new product launches.
Lou Hammond Group has been engaged to provide public relations/corporate communications, strategic planning, creative services and digital... |
| • | Lou Hammond Group Expands to TexasThu., Sep. 6, 2018...
Amanda Hansen
Lou Hammond Group is expanding into the Houston market with a new office headed by Amanda Hansen.
Located midtown,... |
| • | Accounts in TransitWed., Aug. 15, 2018...Chicago, Miami and Denver, and will soon be opening a new location in Los Angeles.
Lou Hammond Group has added Blade and Bow, Grand Luxury Group, Flightgiftcard and Hotelgift to its client... |
| • | A Look at the ‘New South’Mon., Jun. 11, 2018...unique flavor that defines the Southern experience.
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Lou Rena Hammond is Chairman and Founder of Lou Hammond Group .... |
| • | Accounts in TransitWed., May 30, 2018...in the technology and health space include Ciox, Big Cloud Analytics/EVO, Aesara and Harken Health.
Lou Hammond Group has brought on several clients for public relations, digital marketing and positioning. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line bills... |
| • | Accounts in TransitFri., Apr. 6, 2018...
Lou Hammond Group has added the Kentucky Department of Tourism to its client roster. The agency will drive awareness of... |
| • | Accounts in TransitWed., Feb. 21, 2018...from around the world to discuss the latest trends in private equity and venture capital.
Lou Hammond Group has brought on five new clients for PR, digital marketing and positioning. LHG will work with Sea Pines... |
| • | News of PR FirmsMon., Feb. 19, 2018...that will guarantee stability and continuity.” Hering leaves behind a wife and three children.
Terry Gallagher
Lou Hammond Group president Terry Gallagher will receive the Winthrop W. Grice Award for Public Relations at the HSMAI Adrian Awards... |
| • | Accounts in TransitThu., Oct. 26, 2017...which represent the best in class in their respective industries,” said Allyn Magrino.
Antigua's English Harbour
Lou Hammond Group beefs up roster with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau and the... |
| • | Lou Hammond Group Beefs Up RosterMon., Jun. 12, 2017...New York-based Lou Hammond Group has announced the addition of six clients to its roster.
The new clients are Montgomery... |
| • | PR is Good Field for Women Biz OwnersThu., Apr. 20, 2017...A piece in the MentoringMoments section of forbes.com profiles Lou Hammond Group chairman and founder Lou Rena Hammond.
Lou Rena Hammond
Hammond recounts her career, which started out... |
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