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Lou Hammond Group lands The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority. LHG will be providing public relations/corporate communications, strategic planning, branding and digital marketing for the client. Situated in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County is home to the nation’s first and only fly-fishing trail as well as miles of scenic hiking trails and waterfalls. The agency has also been engaged by Sharbell Development Corporation, a New Jersey-based real estate developer, and Sycamore Brewing, a Charlotte-based brewery that has been in operation since 2013.
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Marino adds New Settlement, a Bronx-based organization that provides such community-based services as education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development and wellness, to its roster of nonprofit accounts. The firm has will work to refresh the New Settlement brand with an emphasis on enhancing the communication of their services within the Bronx community. Marino has also been charged with strengthening the organization’s digital presence through a tailored social media strategy. “Marino is proud to be working with this incredible organization and their dedicated team to elevate New Settlement’s visibility and highlight its tremendous impact in strengthening communities,” said Robert Barletta, executive vice president at Marino and head of the agency’s nonprofit division.
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LDPR is now working with the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville and Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge. The agency will manage the media relations programs for the properties—including media visits, communications writing and strategies, as well as select brand partnerships and collaborations. Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville, located two blocks off of Nashville’s Broadway, is set to open on July 29. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge is undergoing a substantial renovation and is set to debut in September. The agency is also taking on media relations duties for O2 Beach Club & Spa in Barbados and Kensington Tours, which runs trips in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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.
Rubenstein Public Relations is renamed agency of record for Pactum, a leader in procurement innovation and agentic AI... SolComms signs on to represent Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, co-founders of poppi, a prebiotic soda brand... Trevelino/Keller signs on to provide a comprehensive communications strategy for CartiNova, an advanced regenerative medicine platform.
MKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu, lands Agassi Sports Entertainment, a racquet sports-focused entertainment and innovation company co-founded by Andre Agassi... Hayden IR is engaged by Jones Soda Co. to provide investor communications and outreach efforts... JC Communications picks up three Greek resorts: Grand Resort Lagonissi, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace.
