Month: September 2014
Amelie Adds Two
Amélie Company has added Sean Eno as Account Coordinator and Andy Hellmuth as Project Manager & Producer. Eno joins Amelie from Cactus, and Hellmuth’s previous experience includes BuyMyTronics.com and MastCheck.
Hughes Named Director of Denver Post TV
Former CBS4 anchor Molly Hughes has been named director of Denver Post TV, the newspaper’s online video platform. Hughes has spent the past several years as a speech and media coach, and her role at Denver Post TV will include “helping newspaper folks improve their on-air presence,” according to Post editor Greg Moore.
Great Moments in Journalism
R&R Partners Expands to Mexico City
R&R Partners, whose offices include Denver, has moved into the Latin America market by acquiring a stake in CMV, a full-service agency based in Mexico City.
“The Denver office of R&R is pleased to be part of an international agency that will offer clients an authentic Hispanic vision and voice and as we help navigate them through an increasingly globalized economy, said Sean Tonner, president of Denver’s R&R office. “It is crucial for communications and government affairs firms to not only be culturally competent but also have a keen understanding of global and foreign affairs—R&R has a proven track record in delivering on all fronts.”
Orapin Adds Seven Clients
Orapin Marketing + Public Relations has added seven new clients: Transcription Outsourcing, Signarama DTC , Colorado Sign Fabricators, thresholdHR, speaker and consultant Julia Gentry, Skin Essentials Medical Skin Care and Day Spa and The Barn at Raccoon Creek.
Great Moments in Law Enforcement
From the great city of Philadelphia this morning:
Birko Selects Gonder PR for Crisis Plan
Gonder Public Relations has been retained by Birko Corp. to develop a crisis communications plan and media train key leaders. Birko is a family-owned company that helps protect the safety of the food supply using chemistry and equipment that helps food processing plants provide clean, safe meat, fruits and vegetables and beverages.
Novitas Adds Junior Associate
Novitas Communications has added Jenna Schmitt as a Junior Associate in its Denver office. Schmitt previously was a freelance writer whose published work included business management books, international travel guides and articles on topics ranging from interior design to healthcare.
2014 Denver Press Club ‘Gridiron Show’ Tickets Available
Denver Press Club Gridiron Show
6 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014
University of Denver’s Reiman Theater
2101 S. University Blvd.
DCP Midstream Adds Rasmussen
DCP Midstream has added Sarah Rasmussen as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. Rasmussen formerly was a Vice President with MGA Communications.
Great Moments in Journalism
(Hat tip: Patti Hazlett)
Catapult PR-IR Celebrates 15 Years
Congratulations to the team at Catapult PR-IR, which celebrated its 15th anniversary last week.
“It’s amazing the number of great clients and employees that have all contributed to the success of our company and helped shape the “Catapult way” of leveraging public and analysts relations to drive results that impact business success,” said Terri Douglas, co-founder and principal at Catapult. “Our current work around category building and strategic narrative development further differentiates Catapult as a highly experienced and strategic firm to work with.”
WordenGroup Adds Foresight as Client
WordenGroup Public Relations has added Foresight Ski Guides as a client. Foresight is a non-profit organization that matches volunteer guides with visually impaired and blind snow sport participants.
Great Moments in Public Relations
The PR industry is on fire this week. First Malaysia Airlines offers a “bucket list” promotion, and now Think Jam launches a “Headless Day” campaign for the Sleepy Hollow: Season One DVD the same day ISIS releases a video of journalist Steven Sotloff being beheaded.
Hat tip: @reb_howard