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Hemsworth Communications adds LFD Productions, which focuses on showcasing the Caribbean and The Bahamas through visual productions, to its client roster. Hemsworth will work with LFD founder Stephanie Nihon and the brand’s team to drive a public relations strategy spotlighting its approach to entertainment and talent development. Nihon is a Bahamian creative director, film/tv producer and visual artist, who was discovered at age 15 and modeled internationally before developing an interest in photography and production and making a career for herself in art direction, photography, casting and A/V production. Established in 2006, LFD Productions specializes in photoshoot and TV/film production based in Nassau, Bahamas. “With Hemsworth’s connections across the U.S. media landscape and work representing leading travel brands, including many in the Caribbean, I’m excited to see how we can work together to highlight undiscovered talent both here in the region, and globally,” said Nihon.
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Allen & Gerritsen comes on board as media agency of record for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. A&G will collaborate with the BSO to develop media tactics and provide data-driven analytics to enhance the orchestra's visibility across traditional and digital platforms. The agency will also work with the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Festival to showcase guest artists. "In the world of classical music—where precision, artistry and collaboration are key—having a strategic and innovative partner to help us navigate the ever more complex media landscape and to achieve our organization’s mission is crucial," said BSO vice president, marketing, sales and communications Jesse Needleman.
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5WPR is named public relations agency of record for Filament Health, a clinical-stage natural psychedelic drug development company. 5W will lead media relations efforts and leverage its contacts across healthcare, mainstream media, and investor-facing media to broaden brand awareness and educate consumers and the media about psychedelics. The agency will also support upcoming releases and partnership announcements. "We partnered with 5W because we trust in their ability to tell Filament's story and to bring awareness to the potential that natural psychedelics hold for millions of people suffering from mental health conditions," said Filament Health CEO Ben Lightburn.
FleishmanHillard is named strategic communications consultancy for the Bay Area Host Committee... Kite Hill is named PR partner for the Artist and the Machine summit, which till take place Nov. 19 in Los Angeles... Alliance Connection, a Detroit-based agency that specializes in all-inclusive resorts, travel and hospitality, wins Elite Island Resorts with properties in Antigua, Barbados and Panama.
Merlot Marketing is named agency of record for Nichiha USA, a manufacturer of building material solutions... Sally Beauty, the consumer retail division of parent company Sally Beauty Holdings, appoints Creative Media Marketing as its public relations agency of record... Doner comes on board as agency of record for Rush Street Gaming, which operates Rivers Casino locations in Pittsburgh; Philadelphia; Des Plaines, IL; Portsmouth, VA; and Schenectady, NY.
JPR Group picks up Kimmel Architecture (formerly Kimmel-Bogrette Architecture + Site) to establish a presence in the senior living marketplace... RG2 Communications, adds Pollini at Ladbroke Hall, an Italian restaurant that is part of the 43,000 sq.-ft. Edwardian landmark, which presents live music, contemporary art, dance and gastronomy... M&C Communications assumes PR duties for Hope for Stomach Cancer nonprofit group.
Konnect Agency connects with Crescent Hotels & Resorts... FleishmanHillard specialty agency Methods+Mastery’s "Team BDG” comes on board as agency of record for Blue Diamond Growers... The Lacek Group, a loyalty, CRM and brand marketing agency that is part of Ogilvy One, picks up FNBO financial services outfit.
Rubenstein Public Relations works to burnish the legacy of Manhattan’s Riverside Memorial Chapel as a 
