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The Motion Agency is named PR agency of record for Chicago’s Navy Pier, which encompasses more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, and exposition facilities. The Motion Agency’s scope of work will include national, regional, and local media relations as well as thought leadership efforts. Working with Navy Pier’s internal marketing and communications staff, the agency’s efforts will aim to heighten awareness of the Chicago landmark’s year-round programming and its commitment to cultural diversity, accessibility in the Arts, and sustainability.
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AxiCom, WPP’s tech specialist agency, is engaged to provide campaign execution, content creation and earned media relations for Sage, which supplies accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology to small and mid-sized businesses. The partnership will cover eight local markets, including the UK, US, France and Germany. By digitizing business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, the company says its digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. “Our ambition is to tell bolder stories about our purpose, our products, and the difference they make to millions of small and mid-sized businesses around the world,” said Sage VP, corporate communications and reputation David Ginivan. “We are excited to have a like-minded partner joining us on this journey.”
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SPORTFIVE is working with the Boston Athletic Association to conduct the search for the Boston Marathon’s next primary sponsor, beginning with the 2024 running of the race. As the BAA’s exclusive partner, the agency will leverage its market intelligence, reach and global sales network to find the brand partner for the event. “We look forward to a new and exciting era in Boston Marathon history as we partner with an organization which shares our vision of providing memorable athletic experiences for runners, spectators and the community,” said BAA president and CEO Jack Fleming. Traditionally run on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April, the Boston Marathon is broadcast live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Thunderly, a Dallas-based franchise marketing agency, picks up Bojangles, a Southern restaurant brand known for its bold flavors and loyal following... Warschawski adds AOL duties for Gas Monkey Garage, an automotive brand offering custom vehicle builds, classic car restorations and high-performance muscle cars... JAM Collective wins Roark, a company that produces travel and lifestyle gear.
Babbit Bodner picks up Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a restaurant and sports bar with more than 70 locations across the country... Publicity for Good lands America’s Christian Credit Union, a faith-based financial institution serving more than 150,000 members nationwide... LDPR, a travel and lifestyle PR firm, is AOR for The Royal Sonesta Boston.
Krupp is named AOR for charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world... IMAGINE PR lands North American PR duties for Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand... The Consultancy PR picks upSimon Pearce, a line of handblown glass, handmade pottery, lighting and home décor... Pale Morning Media, which works with outdoor and active lifestyle brands, adds DKOTA Grizzly, a St. Louis-based company that makes casual lifestyle apparel.
IMAGINE PR picks up North American PR duties for Mount Med Resort, a medical spa in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps... Yodel Mobile, an app growth consultancy and marketing agency that is part of NP Digital, lands Royal Horticultural Society, the UK’s leading gardening charity... Darby Communications, which represents outdoor, hunting, fishing and endurance brands, is named PR agency of record for LOWA Boots, a producer of premium outdoor boots and shoes. 
SourceCode Communications picks up Breezy, an AI-powered workspace built for residential real estate professionals... CIIC PR is named U.S. and Canadian press office for the Hotel Cala di Volpe and Cervo Hotel, properties in northeastern Sardinia, Italy... Wilful, a London shop, lands climate action platform Ecologi.
