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5WPR Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Division Named Third Largest in U.S.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication, has officially released its annual PR rankings, naming 5W Public Relations ' beauty, fashion & lifestyle practice area the third largest in the U.S., with net fees of $8.5 million.

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  • NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication, has officially released its annual PR rankings, naming 5W Public Relations ' beauty, fashion & lifestyle practice area the third largest in the U.S., with net fees of $8.5 million.
  • This year's placement marks the eighth consecutive year the division has been ranked within the top five.
  • 5W's beauty , fashion, and lifestyle division achieved monumental success this past year by developing creative, integrated communications campaigns for new and existing clients, including leading lifestyle and fashion brands Foxwoods Resort Casino, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, It's a 10, and G-SHOCK.
  • For over 50 years, O'Dwyer's has been ranking PR agencies based on their fees, which are verified by reviewing PR firm income statements.

O'Dwyer's: Bianchi Ranks #2 in Top Detroit PR Firms in Automotive

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

O'Dwyer's latest rankings put Bianchi PR at #2 among Detroit-area based independent PR firms and #11 nationally in the automotive / transportation sector.

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  • O'Dwyer's latest rankings put Bianchi PR at #2 among Detroit-area based independent PR firms and #11 nationally in the automotive / transportation sector.
  • The mobility PR agency is one of only two firms headquartered in metro Detroit that is ranked in the top 25 nationally, based on 2022 billings, in this automotive / transportation PR specialization.
  • Also, in its 2023 listings, O'Dwyer's ranked Bianchi PR as the #2 independent PR firm headquartered in the metro Detroit area and #24 among independent PR firms based in the Midwest.
  • The rise in the firm's rankings, according to founder and president Jim Bianchi, came as the firm increased revenues in 2022 by more than 34 percent, despite a challenging and supply-chain-constrained automotive market.

O'Dwyer's Named 5WPR Top US Agency, Also Named Top 3 NYC PR Agency

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Monday, April 3, 2023

The firm was also named 11th largest in the US.

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  • The firm was also named 11th largest in the US.
  • For the last 54 years, O'Dwyer's has been ranking PR agencies based on their fees and has verified by reviewing PR firm income statements.
  • 5WPR ended 2022 with a 25.9% growth in revenue over the previous year, ending the year above the industry average growth rate of 18%.
  • In addition to this recognition, 5WPR was awarded six American Business Awards, named to the PR Net 100 List 2022, and was named to Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces.

World Communications Forum Names Jason Mudd as the Best PR Leader in North America

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DAVOS, Switzerland, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Communications Forum Association named Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd as the best PR Leader in North America.

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  • DAVOS, Switzerland, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Communications Forum Association named Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd as the best PR Leader in North America.
  • Mudd was the only honoree named North America's Best PR Leader of 2022.
  • Jason Mudd is a professional public speaker , accredited public relations practitioner, author, and host of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd videocast and podcast.
  • The winners of South America Best PR Leader of 2022 are Roger Darashah from Brazil and Fabián Motta from Colombia.

Nonprofit Public Relations Firm Rosica Communications Named Top U.S. Independent Firm in O'Dwyer's 2022 Rankings

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

FAIR LAWN, N.J., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications is recognized by O'Dwyer's as a Top Independent PR Firm of 2022. O'Dwyer's is a renowned source of credible information for the public relations industry. Its rankings are based on firms' fee income, which are verified by CPAs. The ranking is widely considered the gold standard for a PR firm's success nationwide.

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  • Rosica Communications provides media relations, digital marketing, social media, thought leadership, content marketing, and crisis communications services to nonprofit, education, healthcare, and animal health clients.
  • FAIR LAWN, N.J., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications is recognized by O'Dwyer's as a Top Independent PR Firm of 2022.
  • Established in 1980, Rosica Communications promotes and protects its clients through traditional and online public relations and integrated marketing communications.
  • Independent PR Firm," said Chris Rosica, president of Rosica Communications.

FINN Partners Promotes Celia Jones to Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that it has promoted Celia Jones, JD, to Global Chief Marketing Officer, from her previous role as Global Director of Marketing Communications. The promotion recognizes Jones' outstanding contributions to elevating the agency's mission-driven brand and reputation as a top global integrated powerhouse.

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  • As Momentum Surges, Jones is Tapped to Take the Agency to the Next Level, Elevating FINN's Reputation and Culture as a Global Integrated Powerhouse Fueled by Purpose
    NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that it has promoted Celia Jones, JD, to Global Chief Marketing Officer, from her previous role as Global Director of Marketing Communications.
  • During these tumultuous times, our purpose is a true competitive advantage," said Celia Jones, Global Chief Marketing Officer, FINN Partners.
  • Jones joined FINN Partners in 2021 as the agency's first Global Director of Marketing Communications.
  • Jones also led Brand Marketing and PR at Havas, in addition to stewarding Global Marketing for top independent experience design agency Critical Mass.

BizCom Associates™ Launches Philanthropic Program, BizComCARES

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Friday, November 11, 2022

ALLEN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Just in time for the holiday season, Dallas-Fort Worth based public relations and marketing communications firm BizCom Associates is launching a new employee-based philanthropic program, BizComCARES.

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  • ALLEN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Just in time for the holiday season, Dallas-Fort Worth based public relations and marketing communications firm BizCom Associates is launching a new employee-based philanthropic program, BizComCARES.
  • BizCom has also set up a website, BizComCARES.com , where employees can showcase their philanthropic efforts.
  • Established in 1999, BizCom Associates specializes in helping international business leaders, entrepreneurs and franchise companies promote their products and services around the world.
  • For more than 20 years, BizCom has been ranked among the nation's Top Independent PR Agencies by industry trade publication O'Dwyer's.

The Winston Agency, a Boutique DC-Based Firm Specializing in Global Sustainability, Corporate Reputation, and Social Impact Communications, to Unite with FINN Partners

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications agency FINN Partners announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with the Winston Agency (WA), a Beltway-based boutique purpose, sustainability advocacy, and communications firm with global-service reach, to join its ranks. WA founder and CEO Bess Winston will become a FINN senior partner championing global Purpose and Social Impact efforts from the nation's capital.

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  • WA founder and CEO Bess Winston will become a FINN senior partner championing global Purpose and Social Impact efforts from the nation's capital.
  • The move also increases the FINN Purpose and Social Impact Practice headcount to almost 100 professionals worldwide focused on social-impact issues.
  • Winston will join the Agency's Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice leadership team, and WA will now be branded as "The Winston Agency, a FINN Partners Company."
  • "We are proud to welcome Bess and her team into FINN," said Peter Finn, founding partner and CEO, FINN Partners.

TruePoint Communications Honored on the Inc. 5000 List for 5th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that TruePoint Communications ranked on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. TruePoint, a fast-growing integrated marketing communications agency, has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for 5 consecutive years, this year as No. 4401 in the nation and 167 among Dallas-based companies. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

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  • TruePoint, a fast-growing integrated marketing communications agency, has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for 5 consecutive years, this year as No.
  • The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent businesses.
  • "We're extremely proud to rank on the Inc. 5000 list for the 5th consecutive year," says Jessica Nunez, founder and president, TruePoint Communications.
  • TruePoint Communications is an integrated marketing agency that propels brands forward through digital media, public relations, and crisis communications.

RMD Advertising Becomes Agency of Record for Decadent, Plant-Based Dessert Brand

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RMD Advertising, a fully integrated advertising, public relations, social media and brand strategy agency, focusing exclusively on growing challenger food and beverage brands, announces the addition of Bon Dévil to its roster of established, blue chip food clients. Beginning Summer, 2022, RMD will help to bring increased brand awareness and to the ever-growing retail footprint of the brand. Bon Dévil, known for its gloriously delectable, plant-based ganache, will lean on RMD's integrated agency strategies and expertise to help grow the brand, its footprint and consumer love

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  • Bon Dvil Looks to Recognized Challenger Food Agency, RMD Advertising, For Integrated Brand Expertise
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RMD Advertising, a fully integrated advertising, public relations, social media and brand strategy agency, focusing exclusively on growing challenger food and beverage brands, announces the addition of Bon Dvil to its roster of established, blue chip food clients.
  • Beginning Summer, 2022, RMD will help to bring increased brand awareness and to the ever-growing retail footprint of the brand.
  • "We've been in love with this brand for quite awhile.
  • It's perfect for today's consumer, checks so many of the most important boxes, and above all has a flavor that is absolutely unbeatable," shares Sue Reninger, Managing Partner and Client Brand Strategist for RMD Advertising.