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Hemsworth Communications has been named PR firm for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. Owned by the family of ex-Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan, BPCL sails to Grand Bahama Island from Palm Beach. Hemsworth is tasked with creating a global PR and communications plan for the cruise line, as well as developing media relations programming to introduce new offerings. The firm has also started up AOR relationships with integrated brand development agency Smarthinking Inc., global maritime healthcare solution provider VIKAND Solutions and Whet Travel, which curates and produces music cruises.
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5W Public Relations has been tapped by measurement technology company My Size, Inc. 5W will work with My Size to boost awareness of its products (MySizeID, BoxSize and SizeUp) and engage new and potential clients. The firm will also work to elevate My Size founder and CEO Ronen Luzon’s presence in retail and technology. The company’s flagship product, MySizeID, allows customers to use a personal smartphone to record their body measurements, without the need for a camera. Consumers can then create a secure profile complete with their individual dimensions, which can be used with online partner retailers.
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AMP3 has been engaged to rep a line-up of Fossil Group’s licensed brands: Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, BMW, Chaps, Diesel, DKNY and Puma. AMP3 will manage publicity & influencer marketing across brands for all traditional watches, smartwatches and jewelry. The agency has also been engaged by Sequential Brands Group to represent three of if its fashion brands: Ellen Tracy (contemporary womenswear), William Rast (men’s and women’s denim and apparel), and Heelys (shoes with wheels).
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TURNER, which specializes in travel and lifestyle brands, has been hired to support PR and travel trade efforts in North America on behalf of SERNATUR, the government body responsible for promoting Chile’s tourism offerings. The agency is tasked with increasing awareness of the country across a variety of platforms for both media and travel trade. “Chile is a perfect addition to our growing roster,” said TURNER Chief Strategy Officer Angela Berardino. “We’ve carefully invested in building a bilingual team as we expand our Latin America partnerships.”
The Point PR, a travel and hospitality agency, wins AOR status for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and the Limelight Hotels collection... The Door, Dolphin unit, is named US agency for Kewpie Americas, a Japanese mayonnaise and condiment brand... Akimbo Communications is engaged as PR AOR for Seirus Innovation, which offers clothing focused on cold-weather comfort and outdoor performance.
Padilla is picked by performance supplement brand Ambrosia Collective to launch Planta Powered by Solein... Diffusion gets AOR duties for Mondo Robotics, which develops consumer robotics products designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life... Redpoint signs on as North American PR representative for Setouchi DMO, which promotes travel to the western Japan region... Campstories lands Sojourn Lodging, a family-owned tiny home resort in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Scout Lab gets AOR duties for JoeyCo, a platform that connects older adults with younger people seeking affordable housing support... McLean Media picks up OpenRoad Insurance, which covers classic and collector vehicles and related coverages... 5WPR lands Novo, a financial platform for independent business owners... Colangelo & Partners wins Finger Lakes Wine Alliance.
Diffusion is appointed PR agency of record for Mellow Sleep, a sleep and home brand that had more than $100 million in sales within its first nine months... The Blueshirt Group is selected to lead the investor relations and financial communication programs for Enablence Technologies, which supplies planar lightwave circuit optical chips for datacom, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and advanced vision applications... Wise Up PR lands Lite Coms, which designs and manufactures advanced tactical satellite communications terminals for defense and government applications.
TURNER comes on board as the first PR AOR for Overseas Adventure Travel, which specializes in a small-group land and small-ship adventures for the 50 and over crowd... FINN Partners lands Langham Hospitality Group, manager of The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok, which is launching later this year... Hannah Cranston Media picks up NULASTIN, a beauty company that offers elastin replenishment products for hair, lashes, brows and skin.
