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Babbit Bodner has been named public relations agency of record for Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a restaurant and sports bar with more than 70 locations across the U.S. Babbit Bodner will spearhead communications in support of Walk-On’s goal of being the greatest sports bar in America. The agency’s role includes earned media relations around menu innovation, seasonal promotions, new restaurant openings and company and category leadership, as well as strategic counsel. Walk-On's was founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, former walk-on basketball players at LSU. The brand reflects their underdog mindset and shared commitment to food, sports and community. “Walk-On’s is on a growth trajectory, and as we continue to expand our footprint, we need the right partner to help us introduce ourselves in new markets, amplify the brand nationwide and lay a strong foundation for future growth,” said Walk-On’s VP, head of brand and marketing Mary Winslow. “Babbit Bodner brings both the strategic rigor and creative perspective to do just that.”
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Publicity for Good is named agency of record for America’s Christian Credit Union, a faith-based financial institution serving more than 150,000 members nationwide. The scope of work includes strategic PR planning and message development tailored to faith-based audiences, media pitching, relationship building, spokesperson media training, press release writing, news syndication, editorial calendar management and crisis PR support. As the relationship develops, ACCU and Publicity for Good plan to deepen outreach across Christian radio, podcast and digital media platforms The partnership marks ACCU’s first engagement with a dedicated PR firm. Founded in 1958 by five Nazarene pastors in Southern California, ACCU has grown from a small clergy cooperative into a nearly $1 billion institution.
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LDPR, a travel and lifestyle PR firm, is appointed agency of record for The Royal Sonesta Boston, an AAA Four Diamond hotel located along the Charles River where Cambridge meets Boston. LDPR will lead strategic media relations efforts in the U.S. market, further elevating awareness of the hotel's refreshed offerings, standout dining experiences, new programming, and prime location in the Boston-Cambridge area. The appointment follows a recent transformation for the property, including a major renovation of guest rooms and suites, the hotel’s health club and poolscape, as well as the debut of its new seafood-focused restaurant, Scull & Keel.
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.
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.
Thunderly is engaged by early childhood education company Celebree School, to lead a comprehensive digital marketing and franchise development support program... CIIC PR adds Kemetale, which offers intimate Nile cruises, to its roster of luxury travel clients... Bloomerang PR, a Denver-based agency is named Colorado agency of record for the Sundance Film Festival as the event pulls up stakes in its longtime Park City, UT home and heads to Boulder.
