Crowe PR, a San Diego-based general public relations agency, announced the acquisition of Eckis Marketing, also based in San Diego. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2017, Eckis Marketing specializes in women-founded lifestyle brands, female entrepreneurs, social media, and digital marketing initiatives.
Founded by Whitney Eckis when she was 22 years old, the company has worked with many high-profile clients including Marriott, Hilton, Soul Cycle, Clearstem Skincare, Dream Pops, Fody, RationAle, Sonix Accessories, Soul CBD, and Get Supr. I have trading experience. , an instant coffee brand fused with hemp. The title of Extract's podcast is “Under the Influence.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to offer Crowe PR’s expanded services to Eckis Marketing’s clients and take these amazing brands to the next level,” said Whitney Eckis. “Anna's passion and tenacity have enabled her to found her one of today's leading performance PR agencies. She is my inspiration and true purposeful agency strategy. He is someone I have always looked up to in search of.”
The acquisition is part of Crow's 9th anniversary celebrations and will not only expand the company's social media and design capabilities, but will also help expand the agency's national presence and content production capabilities, according to a statement from Crow. It is said that
“For the past nine years, we have been fortunate to work with transformational brands and innovators in the healthcare, CPG, and travel industries,” Crowe PR Founder and CEO (CEO) Anna Crowe said. “Our company and team have grown to meet the needs of our customers and the ever-evolving PR and marketing environment.
“Whitney and I have collaborated on a variety of projects over the years. I am impressed by her creativity and look forward to working together to optimize support and value for our clients in 2024 and beyond.”
Founded in 2015, Crowe has approximately 30 employees working in 10 markets including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Nashville and Washington, DC. Crowe PR's clients include medical device and genomics companies, wellness, spirits, apparel, and hotel brands.
Intesa hires Margaret Lutz Chantun from CSU San Marcos
Intesa Communications Group, a San Diego-based strategic communications and government relations firm, has hired Margaret Lutz Chantung as the company's new director of strategic communications.
A native of San Diego, Ms. Chantung spent the past 16 years at California State University, San Marcos, where she held positions including public relations officer, senior director of communications and speechwriter, vice president of communications, and cabinet-level chief communications officer. Did. position.
At CSUSM, she oversaw news and media relations, internal communications, branding and marketing communications, social media, crisis communications, and executive communications.
An Intesa spokesperson told the San Diego Times that Chantung received the award from the Council for the Advancement of Education (CASE) at CSUSM. Awards from CASE include his work on CSUSM's alumni magazine, fundraising campaigns, graphic design, and news writing.
Prior to joining CSUSM, Chantung served as a public relations specialist with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and an information specialist with the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce.
The spokesperson said the company got to know Chantun through the past three years of working with client CSUSM Foundation, and that Chantun has worked with South Bay Community Services, Sacramento State University, MiraCosta College and others. It said it would work with Intesa's customers.
Intesa said in a statement that Chanthun “will play a pivotal role in furthering Intesa's mission to help leaders and organizations confidently communicate and advocate for opportunities and crises.” said. Additionally, she will support Intesa's growing North San Diego County footprint. ”
“The passion that radiates from each individual at Intesa, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence and values-based leadership, is what truly sets them apart and is contagious,” said Chanthung. . “I look forward to not only contributing to the organization's continued success, but also championing Intesa's diverse customer base by creating compelling stories and delivering strategic communications that resonate at the highest level.” This is an exciting journey and I couldn't be more honored to be a part of it.”
TV show “Let Joe Know” joins Better Business Bureau staff
Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, which serves Southern California and Arizona with offices in San Diego, Phoenix, Prescott, Yuma and Lake Havasu City, is led by former Phoenix TV consumer reporter Joe Ducey. has been appointed Vice President of Public Engagement and Research Activities.
Ducey, who has a 40-year career in broadcast journalism, has spent the past 18 years at KNXV-TV, ABC 15, and the past 10 years as a consumer reporter with “Let Joe Know,” reaching thousands of Arizonans and hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. We've helped you save or recover millions of dollars. dollars, the BBB said. For his work, Ducey has received a Peabody Award, a National Investigative Emmy Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and multiple Emmy Awards. He retired from the department in January.
Ducey's role at the BBB includes spotlighting the ethical behavior of companies, providing guidance on the important factors consumers should consider when choosing companies they can trust, and providing insight into the company, according to a statement. This includes providing comprehensive purchasing advice. We also plan to enhance discussion of business and consumer trends through BBB's podcasts, interviews, and on-the-ground engagement with companies that value integrity.
“As an advocate of ethical business practices, Joe’s expertise will not only further BBB’s mission, but will further solidify the value of BBB designation when looking for trusted companies to do business with.” said Matthew Fehling, president and CEO of BBB Pacific Southwest. “Joe's long-standing relationship with the BBB speaks volumes about his dedication to promoting integrity and will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to promote ethical standards in our community. .”
Ducey came to ABC 15 in Phoenix in 2006. Previously, he worked as a consumer and investigative reporter at KRON-TV in San Francisco. He also worked at WXYZ-TV in Detroit and WFLA-TV in Tampa.
IABC San Diego hosts mixer, seeking COTY nominations
The International Association of Business Communicators San Diego Chapter will hold a free networking mixer featuring presentations from San Diego State University's Strategic Communications and Public Relations team on Wednesday, February 28th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Conrad at SDSU. Hosted by Preby's Aztec Student Union Building, 3rd floor, 6075 Aztec Circle Drive.
SDSU visitor parking is available in the South Campus Plaza parking lot, 5850 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, and Parking Structure 3, 1 East Campus Dr., San Diego. For any mixer questions, please contact Rob Campbell at 312-520-9193.
Additionally, IABC/San Diego is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Communicator of the Year (COTY) and Junior COTY awards. The deadline for nominations is March 7th. A candidate for the Junior COTY Award must have less than her five years of experience in the telecommunications industry. All candidates must be members of her IABC/San Diego. Winners will be announced in April. For more information, visit sandiego.iabc.com.
Rick Griffin is a public relations and marketing consultant based in San Diego. His MarketInk column appears every Monday in the San Diego Times.