Valley PR Blog

A&P names Cathy Planchard GM

By Dan Wool on February 9th, 2010 In Agencies

Allison & Partners has hired Cathy Planchard as General Manager of its Phoenix office.
Planchard will accelerate the firm’s growth in the region, leveraging her extensive experience in brand building and communications to fortify business development and the management of key accounts. Many Allison & Partners clients are headquartered in Phoenix, including Best Western and SEA [...]

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OMA hires five

By Dan Wool on February 9th, 2010 In Agencies

Tempe-based Off Madison Ave announced the addition of Kimberley Clifford, account service manager; Carol Ross, business development manager; Ashley White, public relations coordinator; Michael Wilson, e-mail marketing coordinator; and Heather Felix, accounting/office administrator.
Clifford will lead the account services team and help develop strategy and branding for multiple clients. Prior to Off Madison Ave, Clifford was [...]

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Crosby/Wright adds six clients

By Dan Wool on January 29th, 2010 In Agencies

Scottsdale-based luxury brands agency Crosby/Wright added six new clients including Barneys New York, National Bank of Arizona, Pay Your Family First, Kitchell Custom Homes, Vallone Design and Regions Bistro.
The agency will create and execute local, regional and national campaigns to include public relations, advertising, social media and grassroots marketing.

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Armendariz elected to Brain Injury Association Board

By Dan Wool on December 10th, 2009 In People

Banner Good Samaritan PR specialist Rebecca Armendariz was elected to the Brain Injury Association of Arizona (BIAAZ) Board of Directors at the non-profit organization’s annual member meeting last month.
She joins Ronda Alcorn,  Scott Bolzan and Christopher Dupont as new board members who will serve their in their first terms through 2012.
“Through my [...]

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SSA becomes InView, adds Joe Ricciardi

By Dan Wool on December 10th, 2009 In Agencies

Phoenix and Denver-based SSA Public Relations has changed its name to InView Communications.
“The InView name highlights the agency’s emphasis on placing our clients ‘in view’ of their target markets, wherever they may be, from social media to traditional and industry press,” said Susan Sears, president and founder.

InView also named  Joe Ricciardi as its [...]

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All book and no face? 5 tips to get personal

By Dan Wool on December 3rd, 2009 In Best Practices

I love social media but sometimes I feel it’s a little too impersonal. It’s becoming a communication commodity. A friend organizer instead of a friend connector. Sharing is caring, but as a broadcast? Not so much. Such a modern convenience sometimes makes us forget the real world aspects of human relationships. After all, what good [...]

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