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Grupo hires Edelman for media relations

Jaimy Lee March 16, 2010

WASHINGTON: Grupo Vicini, an asset management firm, hired Edelman to pitch top tier media outlets about the Dominican Republic's support for earthquake victims in Haiti, according to a federal database.

Palace Resorts hires MSA to promote Hard Rock Punta Cana

Alexandra Bruell March 15, 2010

MIAMI: Palace Resorts selected M. Silver Associates to promote its Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, slated for a rebranding this Spring.

Heritage Aviation taps MKC

Alexandra Bruell March 15, 2010

BURLINGTON, VT: Heritage Aviation, a full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the Burlington International Airport, has retained the Morris & King Company.

iPhone app company hires RMS PR

Kimberly Maul March 12, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Visionary Apps, which creates smartphone applications, hired RMS PR to launch the company's Complete Realty Suite business app.

Kleber & Associates adds two clients

Kimberly Maul March 11, 2010

ATLANTA: Kleber & Associates (K&A) added two clients: kitchen and cabinet manufacturer Dwyer Products and antique appliance company Elmira Stove Works.

CDC to award contracts for prevention program

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

ATLANTA: The Centers for Disease Control plans to award two communications contracts in support of the "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" initiative, according to a special notice filing in a federal database.

National Humanities Center hires Howard, Merrell & Partners

Kimberly Maul March 10, 2010

RALEIGH, NC: The National Humanities Center, the institute for advanced study in the humanities, hired Howard, Merrell & Partners as PR AOR.

Afrique Expansion hires Watts

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

WASHINGTON: Afrique Expansion hired Watts Partners to develop a communications and media relations campaign about the US position on climate change in Africa, according to a federal filing.

National Security Council of Georgia renews with Ithaca Group

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Security Council of Georgia renewed a strategic communications consultant contract with The Ithaca Group, according to a federal filing.

Sensio Technologies hires Wall Street Communications

Kimberly Maul March 08, 2010

MONTREAL: Sensio Technologies, a stereoscopic 3D video technology company, hired Salt Lake City-based Wall Street Communications for global PR services.

CNIA worked with Edelman

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi worked with Edelman to develop and implement a communications strategy and branding effort, according to a federal database.

Macedonia taps Quinn

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia hired Quinn Gillespie & Associates and The Laurus Group for strategic communications and government relations, according to a federal filing.

Verizon taps Crenshaw as AOR for NY metro area

Kimberly Maul March 04, 2010

NEW YORK: Verizon Wireless hired Crenshaw Communications as AOR for the New York metropolitan area.

GolinHarris to lead energy campaign for Virginia

Kimberly Maul March 03, 2010

ARLINGTON, VA: The Virginia State Corporation Commission hired GolinHarris to lead a campaign to encourage consumers to save energy.

NASE working with Widmeyer

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) hired Widmeyer Communications in January for a public affairs campaign that will raise awareness around the organization's policy priorities.

V-Fluence receives GSA certification

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded V-Fluence Interactive PR its certification for advertising and integrated marketing services, according to a federal filing dated March 1.

Army extends contract with Fulcra

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US Army posted an online notice stating that it had awarded a four-month bridge strategic communications contract to Fulcra Worldwide in Baghdad, according to a federal database.*

AAFPRS taps Green Room PR

Jaimy Lee March 01, 2010

BOONTON, NJ: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) hired Green Room PR, starting March 1, to handle its PR efforts.

Zeus hires March Communications

Aarti Shah March 01, 2010

BOSTON: UK-based Zeus Technology has hired March Communications to handle its US PR services, following a competitive search.

Mount Airy Casino Resort hires Rubenstein PR

Alexandra Bruell February 26, 2010

MOUNT POCONO, PA: Mount Airy Casino Resort has hired Rubenstein Public Relations to handle its PR and messaging.

Sleepy's taps Zeno

Aarti Shah February 26, 2010

NEW YORK: Sleepy's has selected the Zeno Group as its AOR.

Coffee maker company Keurig hires MS&L

Kimberly Maul February 26, 2010

READING, MA: Keurig, manufacturer of single-cup coffee brewing systems, hired MS&L as PR AOR following a review.

Edison International donates $150,000 to Lagrant Foundation

Kimberly Maul February 25, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Edison International, the electric company, has committed to a contribution of $150,000 to The Lagrant Foundation, covering three years: 2009-2011.

Advanstar Communications hires Rogers & Cowan

Kimberly Maul February 24, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Advanstar Communications hired Rogers & Cowan to handle PR for the 2010 Licensing International Expo, held June 8 to 10 in Las Vegas.

FEMA to hire firm

Jaimy Lee February 23, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a presolicitation for a firm to support its National Flood Insurance Program, according to a federal database.

T-System taps CRT/Tanaka

Jaimy Lee February 23, 2010

DALLAS: T-System, which develops documentation technology for hospital emergency rooms, hired CRT/Tanaka for strategic PR and marketing counsel, following a competitive bid.

General Telecom taps Calysto

Kimberly Maul February 23, 2010

NEW YORK: General Telecom hired Calysto Communications to handle PR activities.

HHS posts RFP for CER initiative

Jaimy Lee February 22, 2010

ROCKVILLE, MD: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted an RFP for a firm to support its "Citizen's Forum" project, according to a federal filing. It is a Recovery Act contract.