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Briefs

Boyle hires 14 associates

Virgil Dickson December 12, 2011

MCLEAN, VA: Boyle Public Affairs has expanded its services by hiring 14 senior-level associates.

Smart Storage Systems taps McGrath Power as AOR

Beth Krietsch December 07, 2011

NEWARK, CA: Smart Storage Systems, a designer and manufacturer of storage products, has hired McGrath Power as AOR.

Kavaliro hires Uproar as AOR

Frank Washkuch October 25, 2011

ORLANDO, FL: Staffing agency Kavaliro has named Uproar PR its AOR.

Res Publica Group hires Patterson

Beth Krietsch September 29, 2011

CHICAGO: Res Publica Group, a Chicago-based strategic communications firm, has named Steve Patterson VP. He will start working at the agency in mid-October.

Frozen food group launches Cook it Safe

Brittany Farb September 09, 2011

MCLEAN, VA: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) launched the Cook it Safe campaign to inform consumers about the importance of fully cooking pre-prepared foods to avoid foodborn illness.

Edelman announces new specialty division

Brittany Farb September 09, 2011

WASHINGTON: Edelman added a new DC-based specialty called Alliances Group to help clients engage third parties to shape perceptions on a variety of policy issues and social cause programs.

Les Mills and Closet Factory choose Arieff

Lindsay Stein July 06, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO: Arieff Communications has been named the AOR for Les Mills and Closet Factory.

ALA partners with Cinsay for new marketing platform

Emory Sullivan July 06, 2011

WASHINGTON: The American Logistics Association is partnering with Cinsay, Inc. to develop and implement a customized eCommerce platform.

US Mortgage Corp. taps Rubenstein as AOR

Emory Sullivan July 06, 2011

NEW YORK: The US Mortgage Corporation, a mortgage banking company, has selected Rubenstein Public Relations as its AOR.

Coeur d'Alene Mines names VP of IR

Danielle Drolet July 06, 2011

COEUR D'ALENE, ID: Wendy Yang was appointed to VP of investor relations at Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, a large US-based primary silver producer and a growing gold producer.

Publicis Groupe completes Rosetta acquisition

Lindsay Stein July 05, 2011

PARIS: Publicis Groupe has acquired Rosetta Marketing Group for $575 million in an effort to dramatically boost the holding company's digital business revenue.

SiliconBlue Technologies hires Cain Communications

Beth Krietsch July 01, 2011

SANTA CLARA, CA: SiliconBlue Technologies, a leading company in the custom mobile device market, selected Cain Communications as AOR for marketing communications.

Supertel names Arkfeld director of corporate comms

Danielle Drolet July 01, 2011

NORFOLK, NE: Supertel Hospitality, a real estate investment trust that owns 103 hotels in 23 states, hired Krista Arkfeld to the newly created position of director of corporate communications.

Dig Communications becomes Olson

Ilya Leybovich June 27, 2011

CHICAGO: Following its acquisition by Olson in December, Dig Communications has officially been renamed Olson.

Marsh selects Finn Partners for media outreach

Ilya Leybovich June 27, 2011

NEW YORK: Insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm Marsh Inc. has picked Finn Partners for an annual contract to provide media outreach.

Beckerman adds six accounts to real estate practice

Beth Krietsch June 22, 2011

HACKENSACK, NJ: Beckerman, a New Jersey-based independent public relations agency with offices in New York and Washington, recently added six accounts to its real estate practice.

CHAR PR launches in New York

Ilya Leybovich June 20, 2011

NEW YORK: CHAR PR, a new boutique agency, announced its launch today. The Manhattan firm will focus on promoting the real estate industry.

Daimler adds to corporate comms team

Beth Krietsch June 15, 2011

PORTLAND, OR: Daimler Trucks North America hired Dave Giroux as director of PR and corporate communications.

Social Distillery launches

Beth Krietsch June 14, 2011

AUSTIN, TX: Two University of Texas' advertising program graduates launched Social Distillery, a social-media marketing shop.

Attain Capital hires new comms director

Chris Daniels June 14, 2011

CHICAGO: Attain Capital Management, a commodity futures brokerage and research firm, has hired Lauren K. Nelson as director of communications.

Crosby Marketing hires Scott Rasmussen as creative director

Ilya Leybovich June 10, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, MD: Crosby Marketing Communications, an integrated advertising, PR, and interactive marketing firm, hired Scott Rasmussen as creative director.

Hong Kong Tourism Board selects Coyne PR as AOR

Danielle Drolet June 09, 2011

PARSIPPANY, NJ: Coyne PR was hired as AOR for the Hong Kong Tourism Board, following a review.

South African Tourism appoints Coyne PR as AOR

Danielle Drolet May 10, 2011

NEW YORK: Coyne PR was named AOR for South African Tourism to lead and implement an integrated marketing, and PR campaign promoting travel to the area.

MyMediaInfo launches international contacts database

Beth Krietsch May 10, 2011

WALTHAM, MA: MyMediaInfo, a Massachusetts-based provider of media intelligence and analysis solutions, today added an international media contacts database to its suite of product offerings.

Phulay Bay hires Parasol as AOR

Beth Krietsch May 09, 2011

NEW YORK: Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property located in Southern Thailand, hired Parasol as AOR.

Burson-Marsteller launches North of Nine Communications

Beth Krietsch May 09, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO: Burson-Marsteller today launched North of Nine Communications, a technology-focused marketing and communications agency.

Oat growers organization taps Peritus

SALTCOATS, SASKATCHEWAN: The Prairie Oat Growers Association, a Canadian- based voluntary organization of 20,000 oat growers, has hired Peritus to execute a national awareness and media campaign in the US.

Max Borges Agency wins seven new clients

Beth Krietsch May 05, 2011

MIAMI: Max Borges Agency, a PR and social media firm that specializes in consumer technology and personal electronics, recently added seven accounts to its client roster.