Scottsdale Fashion Week selects A&P for 2010 event

By Len Gutman on September 2nd, 2010 In Agencies

Allison & Partners announced the addition of Scottsdale Fashion Week 2010 to its client roster. The account will be managed by the Allison & Partners’ Phoenix office.
Now in its fifth year, Scottsdale Fashion Week is Arizona’s ultimate ‘see-and-be-seen’ event, a fashion celebration that attracts visitors from across the nation. Held at Scottsdale Fashion Square Drive [...]

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Phoenix PR Agency Successes

By Charlotte Shaff on August 26th, 2010 In Agencies

The Lavidge Company, a Phoenix advertising agency earned a coveted spot on the 4th Annual Inc. Magazine 500/5000 Rankings.  Lavidge joined top AZ companies, including two Lavidge clients LifeLock, an identify protection firm in the Top 10, and CCS Presentation Systems, an A/V integration company.  Other Arizona companies making the lists include Tag Employer Services, GPS Insight, [...]

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Pullen duo launch public relations firm The NestAZ

By Len Gutman on August 19th, 2010 In Agencies, People

Full-service public relations consultancy firm The NestAZ, run by Michael and Jolinda Pullen, launched this week. The firm says it will specialize in Arizona-grown businesses and will offer local businesses and organizations a place to “foster impressions with support on existing and new marketing campaigns.”
Jolinda will manage day-to-day operations and client relations for The NestAZ. [...]

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McMurry hires Tanabe as account coordinator

By Len Gutman on August 19th, 2010 In Agencies, People

McMurry has hired Jennifer Tanabe as account coordinator, where she will expand her role with the team to directly manage accounts and initiatives for both public relations and internet marketing.
Tanabe started at McMurry in September 2009 as a PR intern. In her new position, she will continue her focus on public relations, which includes media [...]

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New agency, familiar talent, fresh ideas!

By Charlotte Shaff on August 16th, 2010 In Agencies

Things are looking Up for a new PR agency in town. Ty Largo, an online marketer has joined forces with award-winning journalist Nikki Buchanan and seasoned PR pro Stacy Pearson to offer a one-stop shop for clients looking for something more from a PR/Marketing agency. What does Up Agency have Up it’s sleeve?
So chew on this: we [...]

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Olson Communications promotes Fier, adds intern

By Len Gutman on August 11th, 2010 In Agencies, People

Olson Communications, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Amanda Fier to account manager. Fier joined Olson three years ago, transitioning to public relations professional after serving seven and a half years as a national journalist and editor. She started her career in 2000 as a staff writer for Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications [...]

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