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Weber Shandwick lands Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office. Weber Shandwick will work with Minneapolis-based Adventure Creative and True Media, which has served as the organization’s creative agency of record and media-buying partner since 2018. Weber’s two-year contract runs through Nov. 2022. Bellmont Partners was previously Explore Minnesota’s agency of record.
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V2 Communications adds TCP (TimeClock Plus) to its roster of HR technology and employee benefit solutions clients. V2 will work to build the company’s profile across target markets, from education and government, to manufacturing and healthcare. The agency will also focus on raising TCP’s brand awareness and positioning its executives as thought leaders. Austin, TX-based TCP provides workforce management and time and labor solutions. “V2’s industry knowledge, sound communications counsel and creative thinking make them a true extension of our internal team, and we know that we will build a strong brand together,” said TCP chief marketing and product officer Leslie Bodnar.
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Rachel Harrison Communications wins Watermark Lodging Trust, a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of luxury properties and resorts throughout the US. RHC will handle all PR and media relations efforts including communications strategy and overseeing proactive and reactive media outreach. Properties within the Watermark portfolio include such hotels and resorts as Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, San Jose Marriott, Renaissance Chicago Downtown and Hyatt Place Austin Downtown.
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.
