Geoffrey Weill Associates has been engaged by The Japan National Tourism Organization to handle its PR in the US. In addition to working on the organization's Enjoy my Japan campaign, Weill will concentrate on widening Americans' interest in being exposed to and seeing more of Japan than just Tokyo and Kyoto, and to underscoring to travelers that Japan is both affordable and much closer than many other destinations on Americans' bucket lists.
"We look forward to helping augment the number of Americans visiting Japan, especially in light of the 2020 Summer Olympics," said Geoffrey Weill.
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Powerhouse Communications has been retained to lead awareness efforts for Mountain Mike’s Pizza. With a focus on growth in both new and existing markets, Mountain Mike’s is on schedule to open more than 20 new restaurants this year. Powerhouse has been tasked with supporting the brand’s expansion efforts by generating impactful consumer and franchise communications. “We’re impressed with what Powerhouse has accomplished for other foodservice brands and know their expertise and creative energy will prove to be an asset as we introduce the signature Mountain Mike’s experience to pizza lovers around the country,” said Mountain Mike’s Pizza co-CEO Ed St. Geme.
The S3 Agency has picked up cleaning industry leader
Carbona. S3 will be raising brand awareness of such Carbona products as the Stain Devils laundry stain removal system and its range of oxy-powered carpet cleaners. Carbona started out in 1908 by introducing the first 100 percent nonflammable stain remover and most recently launched another first-to-market advancement: the first washing machine cleaner with activated charcoal.
Violet PR picks up the Birmingham Business Alliance, the Alabama metro's lead economic development organization and chamber of commerce... Glodow Nead Communications comes on board as US agency of record for Wines of Georgia... Moroch gets AOL status for record for Leslie’s, Inc., a direct-to-consumer brand that markets pool and spa care products. 
Velocitas, a Miami-based agency, picks up US AOR duties for Flam, a deep-tech startup pioneering AI-native content... Broadhead drives PR for Stoughton Trailers, No. 5 manufacturer of semi-truck trailers in North America... Laura Davidson Public Relations, wins PR work from Anthology of Athens, an 18-room boutique hotel in Greece.
Praytell is selected as U.S. PR agency of record for Burger King. Mojo Supermarket takes on social AOR duties... P-22 Agency signs on with Explora, a family-owned, certified B Corporation offering immersive journeys in South America... GV Public Relations is representing The Whitney Hotel in Boston; The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia; and Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort in Bend, OR. 
Scout Lab is named communications agency for TrustedHousesitters, a home and pet-sitting community... Magrino lands BSH, the home appliances arm of Germany’s Bosch Group, as PR AOR for “Region North America”... Refuel Agency wins FY2025-26 and beyond for Veterans Florida, which connects transitioning servicemembers, veterans and spouses with career opportunities and entrepreneurship resources.
Decker/Royal signs up The Meadows on Rock Creek, Château la Commaraineand Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort... Horizon Media goes with GALLO, which markets wine, spirits, malt beverages and ready-to-drink products... Integrity Public Relations wins Tradewinds Networks.
