media, <strong>com</strong>munity, employee and industry relations as well as events, social media, crisis, change, leadership and reputation management. Cashman + Katz is built on the foundation of research and results. We pride ourselves on delivering measurable results by utilizing the resources of our separately operated sister <strong>com</strong>pany, Infocus, that serves as one of the Northeast’s largest focus group research facilities. CATAPULT <strong>PR</strong>-IR 6560 Gunpark Drive, Ste. C Boulder, CO 80301 303/581-7760 Fax: 303/581-7762 gmurrel@catapultpr-ir.<strong>com</strong> tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.<strong>com</strong> www.catapultpr-ir.<strong>com</strong> Guy Murrel, Terri Douglas, Co- Founders and Principals Ranked the leading technology <strong>PR</strong> agency in Colorado, Catapult <strong>PR</strong>-IR helps B-2-B technology <strong>com</strong>panies establish market-leading positions through strategic positioning and messaging, aggressive media and industry analyst relations, and social media and <strong>com</strong>munity building. Hence the name, Catapult is expert at coordinating and executing highimpact <strong>com</strong>pany/product launches. It strongly believes that relationships still matter and that it is vital for <strong>com</strong>panies of all sizes and types to connect with key influencers on a personal level. The result is clear 38 <strong>PR</strong>OFILES OF TOP INDEPENDENT <strong>PR</strong> FIRMS Meet Coyne <strong>PR</strong>! Our staff is what makes our agency great and enables us to work with clients that we have a great passion for, and who let us run with our creativity. The agency has been recognized with more than 100 industry honors in the last two years. CASHMAN + KATZ Continued from page 37 and consistent messaging to the market, and an ongoing “win-win” relationship that benefits both parties. Catapult’s success stems from its personal and professional service, along with partner-level account involvement and strategy. It is the preferred agency for technology <strong>com</strong>panies looking to establish and build market-leading potions. CJP COMMUNICATIONS 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3901 New York, NY 10118 212/279-3115 www.cjp<strong>com</strong>.<strong>com</strong> Twitter: @CJP<strong>com</strong> Facebook: CJPCommunications Blog: www.unboxedthoughts.<strong>com</strong> Jen Prosek, CEO Mark Kollar, Russell Sherman, Partners CJP is a leading mid-sized independent <strong>com</strong>munications consultancy that specializes in financial and corporate <strong>com</strong>munications, serving a world-class group of clients and taking a unique approach to help businesses stand out. We thrive on telling your <strong>com</strong>pany’s story in a way that influences your target audiences, enhances your brand and drives growth opportunities. Our proprietary, structured process enables us to truly capture your business’ unique value and create <strong>com</strong>pelling messages across a variety of media. And we do it with passion, energy and personality. CJP’s award-winning digital group supports a wide range of clients and has also pioneered the MAY 2011 WWW.ODWYER<strong>PR</strong>.COM ADVERTISING SECTION use of branded entertainment in the corporate world. With our London office and global network of partners, we can also deliver for you internationally. Combining business acumen, marketing experience and unconventional creativity, we are a “one stop” <strong>com</strong>munications partner for our clients. COOPERKATZ & COMPANY, INC. 205 Lexington Avenue., 5th Flr. New York, NY 10016 917/595-3030 Fax:917/326-8997 www.cooperkatz.<strong>com</strong> CooperKatz & Company, Inc. is an independent, full-service marketing/public relations firm with strong strategic, creative and digital credentials. Founded in 1996 by two senior <strong>PR</strong> agency executives, CooperKatz is headquartered in New York City and serves a national client base across a broad range of industry sectors. Capabilities are organized under three service areas — Public Relations, Digital and Creative Services — and include brand positioning, <strong>com</strong>munications training, media relations, product introductions, meeting/event production, digital/social media strategy and execution, video production, collateral materials and more. The firm has won numerous industry awards, including ‘Best Agency of the Year’ in its size category and ‘One of the Best Agencies to Work For’ by The Holmes Report. CooperKatz is a member of the Public Relations Global Network and the Council of Public Relations Firms. Visit www.cooperkatz.<strong>com</strong> for information, team biographies and client case studies. COYNE <strong>PR</strong> 5 Wood Hollow Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 973/316-1665 www.coynepr.<strong>com</strong> 1065 Avenue of the Americas 28th Floor New York, NY 10018 212/938-0166 Thomas F. Coyne, CEO Rich Lukis, President Brad Buyce, John Gogarty, EVPs Dave Carter, Kelly Dencker, Tim Schramm, Tracy Shea, SVPs Stacy Becker, Linda Bernstein Jasper, Dr. Norman Booth, Chris Brienza, Wayne Catan, Meghan Flynn, Joe Gargiulo, Jennifer Kamienski, Kevin Lamb, Brian Murphy, Sue Murphy, Geoffrey Phelps, Deborah Sierchio, Lisa Wolleon, VPs Coyne <strong>PR</strong> is a leading independent public relations agency, representing some of the world’s most well-known brands in categories including Automotive, Beauty & Fashion, Food & Nutrition, Health Care, Pet Products, Retail & Restaurant, Sports, Technology, Toys & Juvenile Products and Travel. We <strong>com</strong>bine strategy and creativity to generate the best possible results for our clients — taking each and every client exactly where they want to be, and beyond. The agency has been named Midsize Agency of the Year by <strong>PR</strong>Week and <strong>PR</strong> News, Best Agency to Work For in America and Consumer Agency of the Year by the Holmes Report. These awards are a testament to the breadth and depth of our category experience, as well as a reinforcement of our agency philosophy, which is to provide best of class creativity, client service and results in an office environment that is consistently ranked among the best employers in the industry. Coyne <strong>PR</strong> specializes in media relations, brand building, product launches, events & promotions, CSR, social media, corporate <strong>com</strong>munications, digital creative and crisis management. The agency also boasts a full service, internal design and digital department specializing in digital strategy, social media, design, video production, mobile apps and more. 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