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From left: Benihana Master Chef Tomonari “Tomo”Mitsunobu; William “The Refrigerator” Perry; JoelSchwartz, President & CEO, Benihana; Stacy Keibler,and Benihana Master Chef Katsutoshi Aono. PiersonGrant facilitated a Super Bowl promotion for Benihanathat featured the former Chicago Bears defensivelineman.Photo by Joshua PrezantPIERSON GRANT6301 NW 5th Way, #2600Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309954/776-1999Fax: 954/776-0290info@piersongrant.comwww.piersongrant.comMaria Pierson, CEOJane Grant, PresidentPierson Grant is a full-servicefirm specializing in publicity, mediarelations, community relations, creativepromotions and marketingcommunications. All services alsoare offered in Spanish.Providing highly personalizedservice, one company principaltakes the lead on each account andboth Pierson and Grant stay fullyinvolved in all client matters.The firm represents clientsnationwide in the restaurant, hospitality,real estate, arts, financial andhealthcare industries.Clients include: Dairy Queen,Benihana,WoolbrightDevelopment Corp., StarwoodHotels, GL Homes, The AltmanCompanies, Sunbeam Properties,Colonial Bank, AmericanIntercontinental University,Broward Center for the PerformingArts.Profiles of Top Independent PR FirmsPUBLIC COMMS.INC.Partner in The WorldcomPublic Relations Group35 E. Wacker Dr.,Chicago, IL 60601312/558-1770Fax: 312/558-5425ideas@pcipr.comwww.pcipr.comPublic Communications Inc.(PCI) is widely recognized forproviding measurable, resultsorientedservices, consistentlyranking among the largest independentpublic relations organizationsin the United States.PCI is large enough to provideall the communications servicesa national or local client mightrequire yet small enough thatthe firm’s officers are directlyinvolved in each program.PCI serves an eclectic and loyalclient base, with a concentrationof business in healthcare,conservation, education, andculture/entertainment/sports.PCI principals provide strategiccounsel and issues/crisis managementfor corporate and nonprofitclients.A certified Women’sThe June issue of O’Dwyer’s PR Report will showcaseinternational PR firms.For more info about this issue, please contact Associate Editor Jon Gingerichat 646/843-2080 or jon.gingerich@odwyerpr.comBusiness Enterprise, PCI is afounding partner of theWORLDCOM Public RelationsGroup, the world’s largest networkof independently ownedfirms.QORVISCOMMUNICATIONS1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W., #300Washington, DC 20036202/496-1000Fax: 202/496-1300info@qorvis.comMichael Petruzzello, CurtisRobinson, Kelley McCormick,Maura Corbett, Don Goldberg, RichMasters, Susan Murphy, PartnersQorvis Communications isone of the nation’s largest independentcommunications firms.Formed in 2000, Qorvis hasoffices in Washington, DC, andMcLean, VA. Clients facingdifficult communications challengesrely on the proven judgmentand experience of QorvisCommunications. We focusrelentlessly on helping ourclients solve their critical communicationsneeds. We prideourselves on providing legendaryclient service led bysenior communications professionalsin a collegial atmospherethat fosters breakthroughwork and gets results.Clients include: Adobe, TheAmerican Institute of CertifiedPublic Accountants (AICPA),Albritton, Amazon.com, AOL ,Beam Global Spirits & Wine,Inc., Brabeion, ComputerElectronics Association,DynCorp, Earth ConservationCorps, Feld, Entertainment,Halifax Corporation,Halliburton, Horatio AlgerAssociation,LunaTechnologies, NelNet, NationalItalian American Foundation(NIAF), North AmericanInsulation ManufacturersAssociation (NAIMA),Northern Virginia TechnologyCouncil, The PharmaceuticalResearch and Manufacturers ofAmerica (PhRMA), Pratt &Whitney, Pulte Homes,Pulver.com, SafeNet,Techbooks, Trafigura, TheSugar Association, TheKingdom of Saudi Arabia,United TechnologiesCorporation (UTC), Virginia'sCenter for InnovativeTechnology, Virginia Lottery,VidiTalk, and YouthAIDS.RASKY BAERLEINSTRATEGIC COMMS.70 Franklin St., 3rd Flr.Boston, MA 02110617/443-9933 Fax: 617/443-9944www.rasky.comJoseph Baerlein, PresidentAnn Carter, CEOLarry Rasky, ChairmanWith offices in Boston andWashington, D.C., RaskyBaerleinStrategicCommunications specializes indeveloping and executing integratedcommunications programsthat yield desired results forclients - whether enhancing brandidentity, defeating a referendum,quelling an emerging crisis in themedia or stopping harmful legislation.Rasky Baerlein’s specialtyareas include: Energy &Environment; Real Estate;Financial Services; Non-Profit;Healthcare, Technology, Sports,Entertainment & Media; CrisisCommunications & ReputationManagement; Lobbying,Grassroots Organizing, IssuesManagement, and Initiative &Referendum ballot campaigns.RF | BINDER950 Third Avenue, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10022212/994-7600www.rfbinder.comAmy Binder, CEOFrank Walton, PresidentGeorge Drucker, CMORF|Binder provides clients withcommunications strategies andservices well grounded inresearch. Our emphasis on knowledge-baseddecision-makingensures we understand the contextsaffecting clients’ needs, createeffective messages, and choosethe right, contemporary communicationschannels and tactics. Weserve clients in corporate communications,brand building, andissues management. Our managementteam brings diverse perspectivesfrom business, media, andacademia to addressing clientissues. Our senior staff staysactively involved with the day-todayservice of every client relationship.We form our teamsaround our clients’ needs, bringingin professionals with the rightexpertise to meet the communicationschallenges.40MAY 2007 • WWW.ODWYERPR.COM • ADVERTISING SECTION
The Schneider Team (L to R): Schneider Associates’VP of Consumer Group Julie Hall, President JoanSchneider and the VP of Corporate and Public AffairsPhil Pennellatore.RHEA & KAISERMARKETING COMMS.400 East Diehl Road, #301Naperville, IL 60563630/505-1100www.rkconnect.comStephen L. Rhea, Pres./CEODeron Johnson, Dir., PRThe 15-person Rhea & Kaiserpublic relations group deliverssuperlative results and outstandingstrategic thinking to clients,whether the PR campaign is partof a fully integrated program ora stand-alone offering. We alsooffer a unique approach to PRresults measurement, includinga proprietary tool for assessingthe quality of media coverage.As part of our comprehensiveservice offering, the Rhea &Kaiser public relations team hassignificant experience in issuesand crisis management.RON SACHSCOMMUNICATIONS114 S. Duval St.Tallahassee, FL 32301850/222-1996Fax: 850/224-2882www.ronsachs.comRon Sachs, PresidentProfiles of Top Independent PR FirmsRon Sachs Communicationsis an integrated public relationsfirm providing public relations,video and multi-media production,public affairs, advertising,media buying and design, publiceducation initiatives and causemarketing. Founded in 1996,this 12-year-old Tallahasseebasedfirm with offices inOrlando, Jacksonville and SouthFlorida has sustained growthevery year and is nationally recognizedas a leader in the developmentof innovative marketingcampaigns, graphic and productiondesign and has establishedits reputation for building brandawareness for its clients.ROSICASTRATEGIC PR95 Route 17 South, #109Paramus, NJ 07652201/843-5600Fax: 201/843-5680pr@rosica.comwww.rosica.comNow in its 27th year, RosicaStrategic Public Relations is anational consumer and business-to-businesspublic relationsand marketing firm. Theagency’s strategic servicesinclude: media relations, causerelatedmarketing, mediaevents, corporate PR, crisismanagement, new productintroductions and public affairs.Rosica develops goal-orientedpublic relations programs forconsumer and business-to-businessproducts and measurestheir results, making PR moretangible. With our proprietarySales Smart PR methodology,which tracks and values programresults, Rosica StrategicPublic Relations maximizes anycampaign. We are alwaysaccountable to sales and consistentlywork to improve visibilityand brand equity. Our strategicprocess includes: defininggoals and target audiences; creatinga strategic plan; developinga story in a compellingfashion; disseminating positivenews; increasing revenues andachieving clients’ goals; andmeasuring campaign results.Through this process, weensure a solid return on ourclients’ PR and marketinginvestments.Visit www.rosica.com forcase studies and additionalinformation.Clients include: NourisonRug Company, Boys & GirlsClubs of NJ, Caring Institute,Independent JewelersOrganization, The RascalCompany (Electric MobilityInc.), National Association ofHome Care & Hospice, Nice-Pak (food, medical & consumerproducts), Rollerblade, Sadlier-Oxford Publishing Company,United Way, J. R. Watkins Inc.(flavors and apothecary products),Yule Tree Farms (designerChristmas trees) and UncleWally’s Muffin Company.RUDER FINN301 East 57th StreetNew York, NY 10022212/593-6400www.ruderfinn.comDavid Finn, ChairmanKathy Bloomgarden & PeterFinn, Co-CEOsRuder Finn is an independentPR agency employing over 650professionals. Practice areasunder the core business categoriesof Health & Wellness,Corporate & Public Trust andGlobal Connectivity, include:healthcare, technology, corporatestrategy and branding, consumermarketing, public affairsas well as cultural and socialissues.Clients include: GE, Audi,Citibank, Infonet, Sony, NEC,Jamaica Tourism Board, AirFrance, Embassy Suites,Kellogg’s, The North Face,Perdue Chicken, Gerber,Johnson & Johnson, Novartis,Pfizer, Trust for Public Lands,and The Museum of ModernArt.Offices are located in NewYork, Chicago, Los Angeles,San Francisco, Washington,DC, London, Paris, Basel,Jerusalem, Beijing, HongKong, Guangzhou, Shanghai,Singapore and Sydney. RuderFinn has affiliate agencies inmajor cities in the US, Europe,Latin America and Asia-Pacific.SCHNEIDERASSOCIATES2 Oliver Street, Suite 901Boston, MA 02109617/536-3300Fax: 617/536-3180launch@schneiderpr.comwww.schneiderpr.comJoan Schneider, President &Creative DirectorJulie Hall & Phil Pennellatore,VPs.Schneider Associates is afull-service PR agency that successfullylaunches products,services, companies and communitiesfor a wide range ofconsumer, corporate, real estate,and public affairs clients. Theagency’s services includelaunch strategy planning, mediarelations, ideation sessions,guerilla marketing, media tours,special events, crisis communications,and spokesperson training.President Joan Schneiderauthored “New Product Launch:10 Proven Strategies,” a comprehensivebook that draws uponextensive consumer research.Joan is currently working on astudy with the BabsonInnovation and CorporateEntrepreneurship ResearchCenter to understand best practicesin B2B product and servicelaunch.Types of PR handled: consumerproducts, launch publicrelations, food & beverage,retail, public affairs, corporatecommunications, real estate,financial and professional services.Clients: Baskin-Robbins,Hannaford Bros. Co., HighStreet Equity Advisors,Bertucci’s Brick OvenRistorante, Cabot, Cabot &Forbes, National Development,New England Confectionery Co.(NECCO), Reckitt Benckiser/d-CON, Walker RestorationConsultants, and ConnecticutSchool of BroadcastingThe agency, which was foundedin 1980, has 28 employees.42MAY 2007 • WWW.ODWYERPR.COM
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