Atlanta has several PR companies that are on the cutting-edge of communication strategy and tactics. Listed below are some of the noteworthy headlines generated by several of the leading public relations companies in Atlanta.
12.10.07 Growth in Georgia's Life Sciences Industry Leads to Parallel Growth in Services Firms
A new report issued by Georgia Bio and the Selig Center for Economic Growth indicates that the life sciences industry is growing at a much greater pace than other industries in the Southeastern United States. In response to this activity, professional services organizations in the region are beginning to focus offerings to support and foster life sciences growth. Carabiner Communications, a metro Atlanta-based marketing and PR agency serving high-tech companies, is one such example with a Life Sciences Practice specializing in the needs of the industry. More...
11.07.07Tech PR Firm Carabiner Communications Signs Three New Clients
Carabiner Communications, a public relations firm that serves start-up and fast-growth technology companies, today announced that Agent Vi, Fintura and Marshal have selected Carabiner Communications as their PR agency of record. The new clients' services and technologies span enterprise video analytics software, financial marketing services, and secure email and Internet management solutions. More...
11.01.07 Inaugural PR Prayer Breakfast Held Nov. 14
Atlanta's first interfaith prayer breakfast for public relations and corporate communications professionals was held on Nov. 14 at the Ballroom at Twelve Atlantic Station in Midtown. Brenda Wood, anchor of 11Alive News, was the event's special guest speaker, and Atlanta-based, Grammy-winning rock band Third Day played three songs at the event. More...
10.01.07 c21 Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Style with New Orleans-Themed Soiree
On Sept. 21, 2007, Atlanta-based marketing public relations firm communications 21 celebrated 15 years in business with a party that paid homage to New Orleans and raised money for American Library Association Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Nearly 200 of the agency's current and former clients, Atlanta business professionals and media attended the affair, held at the historic Trolley Barn in Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood where the company is located. More...
10.01.07 Jackson Spalding Adds Five Clients
Jackson Spalding continues its winning streak with the addition of five new accounts. This brings the firm's total account wins for 2007 to 27. "We're honored to have the opportunity to work for a variety of new clients," says Bo Spalding, co-founder. More...
07.01.07 JS Creative Hires Two Designers
JS Creative, a division of Jackson Spalding, has added two new designers to serve its growing roster of creative services clients in Atlanta and Athens. They join five other designers, two video specialists, a media planner and team leader Mart Martin, who organized the division a year ago after joining the firm from The Coca-Cola Company. More...
06.26.07 c21 Continues Expansion With Addition of New Account Manager
communications 21®, a full service marketing public relations agency based in Atlanta, welcomes Erica Propst as an account manager and the newest member to the agency team. Propst will conduct strategic account management, media relations, e-mail marketing and special events for c21's diverse client mix. More...
05.23.07 communications 21 Adds Women's Institute for Health, Le Jardin, Development Advisory Group and Land Capital Group to Client Roster
communications 21® (c21®), a full service marketing public relations firm, springs into summer with the addition of four new clients. The agency's mix of accounts now includes the Women's Institute for Health (WIFH), a local medical and esthetics practice; Le Jardin, an exclusive South Fulton residential real estate community; Development Advisory Group, a real estate consulting firm; and Land Capital Group, a Utah-based real estate developer. c21 is providing media relations and special event services for these clients. More...
05.08.07 Technology PR Firm Carabiner Communications Adds New Social Media Communications Programs
Carabiner Communications announced it has expanded its technology PR offerings with the addition of Search Engine Optimization and Social Media communications programs. To help clients increase their visibility in the rapidly growing online world, the agency now offers search engine optimization, podcasting, videocasting, blog and wiki management and online newsroom services. More...
Jackson Spalding, the Atlanta-based image creation, cultivation and communications firm, has named Tamestrius McWhorter to oversee Human Resources. "Tamestrius has a track record of improving administrative processes with measurable results," said Bo Spalding, co-founder. "Her experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow our client roster and add staff in two geographic locations." More...
05.01.07 Jackson Spalding to Promote 125th Anniversary of "That Great Gretsch Sound"
Fred Gretsch Enterprises has tapped Jackson Spalding for public relations supporting the music company's 125th Anniversary in 2008. The company manufactures high-quality drums and guitars used by professional musicians around the world. More...
04.01.07 JS Creative Hires Tom Hinson
JS Creative, a division of Jackson Spalding, has hired Tom Hinson as a creative director. Hinson brings 15 years of design experience and extensive Web expertise to the JS Creative team. "Tom has a multi-faceted skill set," said Mart Martin, head of JS Creative. "His considerable experience, particularly in Web applications, make him a valuable addition to our growing creative shop." More...
04.01.07 Jackson Spalding Named "Best Small Agency 2006" by Holmes Report
Jackson Spalding, the Atlanta-based image creation, cultivation and communication firm, was named as "Best Small Agency 2006" by The Holmes Report, a weekly trade publication read by public relations practitioners worldwide. This is the first time an Atlanta-based firm has made the "best of" list. The firm was also #2 nationally among firms of similar size in the publication's survey of "Best Agencies to Work For," a list Jackson Spalding has made for the last four years. More...
03.05.07 Technology PR Firm Carabiner Communications Triples Client Base Since Launching in 2004
Since its launch in mid-2004, Carabiner Communications has tripled its client base from five to 15 B2B start-up and high-growth technology companies spanning security, wireless, enterprise and eBusiness software and technologies, as well as professional services. More...
03.01.07 Center for Civil and Human Rights Partnership Selects Jackson Spalding to Lead Communications
The Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) Partnership has selected Atlanta-based independent public relations firm Jackson Spalding to lead communications efforts through the end of 2007. The Partnership, established by Mayor Shirley Franklin earlier this year, is responsible for coordinating all pre-development activities, including fundraising, center content, and formalizing a permanent organizational structure for the Center. The Jackson Spalding team, which includes PRecise Communications, a boutique public relations firm based in Atlanta that specializes in multicultural marketing, was awarded the contract following a competitive RFP process. More...
01.31.07 Atlanta PR Firm Taps Three for Triple-Play Promotion
communications 21 today announces the promotions of three up-and-coming public relations stars for the results-oriented boutique firm. Reneé Spurlin is promoted to senior account manager. In this role, Reneé will use her agility to manage multiple c21 accounts ranging from consumer products to service brands to technology providers. Before joining communications 21, Reneé worked in the marketing department of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a top tourist destination in Boston, Mass., where she nimbly managed collateral development, merchant relations, event planning and advertising. Prior to this, Reneé was an intern at a Boston-based public relations firm, where she conducted media relations and cause-marketing campaigns for clients, including Yoplait and Betty Crocker, while simultaneously completing her master's degree in public relations from Boston University. An active member of the American Marketing Association, Reneé also volunteers on the public relations committee of the Atlanta Local Organizing Committee for the 2007 NCAA® Men's Final Four®. More...
01.09.07 communications 21 Unveils New Logo to Launch Its 15th Year
2007 marks the 15th year of business for boutique marketing public relations agency communications 21®, and the company is commemorating the milestone by unveiling a new logo and brand identity. More...
01.09.07 communications 21 Welcomes Elyse Hammett as Vice President of Client Services
communications 21®, a full-service marketing public relations firm based in Atlanta has added Elyse Hammett, APR, as the agency's vice-president of client services. With more than 15 years experience, Hammett brings an extensive, award-winning marketing public relations background to the c21 team. More...
01.01.07 Jackson Spalding Hires Bari Love; Expands JS Creative with Media Planning Department
Bari Love, one of the most respected public relations executives in the Southeast, has joined Jackson Spalding, the Atlanta-based image creation, cultivation and communications firm announced today. Jackson Spalding, which recently doubled its space with a move to the 1100 Peachtree Building, also announced five new members of the firm in addition to Ms. Love: Ashlea Caplinger, Charlotte Marie DuPre, Megan Jentz, Laura Hudson Lee and Anne Waters. More...