 The Condado Vanderbilt |
J Public Relations has expanded its international and Caribbean portfolio with the addition of hotels in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Bali. In Mexico, the agency will be providing US representation for Rancho Pescadero, a 28-room property in Baja California. J Public Relations will also take on US representation duties for five hotels in Puerto Rico: Condado Vanderbilt; La Concha; Hotel El Convento; Isla Verde Resort, a Courtyard by Marriott and DoubleTree by Hilton San Juan. In Bali, the agency will be responsible for representing luxury resort The Mulia and Mulia Resort & Villas in both the US and UK markets.
 Bob Gold |
Bob Gold & Associates has been chosen by Global Net Solutions, a company providing facilities-based smart security and business intelligence solutions, to represent its global communication efforts and promote the launch of its new IoT security solution, the S-Badge. S-Badge is intended to increase safety and eliminate threats and breaches in high-security environments such as airports, hospitals, school districts and college campuses and government agencies. “Global Net Solutions is taking an innovative approach to one of the most pressing challenges every industry faces today,” said Bob Gold, president & CEO, Bob Gold & Associates. “With our vast experiences within the IoT space, we are confident that we have the knowledge and expertise to elevate this easy-to-use, scalable solution and company that will change the way organizations protect their staff, students and patients.”
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Zapwater Communications has been retained by Veggie Grill, the largest vegetarian, premium fast casual brand in the U.S., to support the company’s expansion into the Chicago market. Zapwater’s scope of work includes media relations, influencer relations, events and partnerships. Veggie Grill is opening locations in two of Chicago’s busiest neighborhoods: Lakeview and the Loop. “Veggie Grill’s passion for creating innovative and craveable food from veggies, fruits, whole grains and nuts sets them apart from their competitors,” says David Zapata, president of Zapwater Communications. “We’re looking forward to helping fellow Chicagoans and sharing the Veggie Grill story with local media, influencers and consumers.”
Rubenstein Public Relations lands Wellgistics Health, a Tampa, FL based health IT company... CIIC PR is named agency of record for Drey Hotel and Terraces at The Drey, a travel and lifestyle destination located within mixed-use development The Village Dallas... quench, which focuses on the food and beverage sectors, gets AOR duties for Chicago's Home Run Inn Pizza, a nearly-80-year-old brand. 
IMAGINE PR is appointed North American PR representative for Thailand's Chiva-Som, a wellness brand... Gilly Group, which works with clients in the golf industry, is named AOR for architecture firm Staples Golf Design... Merlot Marketing lands BlackPine Communities to support the launch of Nānā Kai, a master-planned residential community on the South Kohala Coast of Hawaiʻi's Big Island. 
Racepoint Global signs on to work with MIPS, which develops tools, software and compute required for building autonomous edge computing platforms... Allen & Gerritsen picks up Appalachian Mountain Club, the oldest operating outdoor and recreation conservation organization in the US... RG2 Communications scoops up The Broome, a boutique hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. 
Strategic Objectives is selected by Waterfront Toronto to lead integrated communications for the opening of a new section of the city’s Biidaasige Park... Scout Lab, which works with clients focused on human and planetary health, is named AOR for auction-based platform BuyWander... Marketplace Excellence Corporation is named US PR firm for the Anguilla Tourist Board. 
5W is named agency of record for Strength of Nature, which offers such multicultural haircare brands as African Pride, as well as Motions Xpress Shampoo Hair Color... RG2 Communications is representing Rebelo de Andrade, an architecture and design studio based in Portugal... Big Fish Collective is engaged as agency of record for publicity and media relations for Nikwax, which produces PFAS-free waterproofing and aftercare solutions for outdoor apparel, footwear and gear.
