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June 6, 2011 — PRR Wins New Contracts and Welcomes Staff to Capital Region Office
PRR is pleased to announce two new DC office hires who will help the firm meet the needs of an expanding client list.
May 27, 2011 — Seattle-Based Firm Designs EPA's New Fuel Economy Labels
PRR worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to design the new fuel economy labels which provide more comprehensive fuel economy information to help Americans make educated decisions about the cars they purchase.
February 10, 2011 — PRR Sweeps Totem Awards for 2010 Campaigns
PRR received eight awards from the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The Totem Awards honor the best communications professionals in Washington state for their excellence in creating successful public relations programs and components.
February 18, 2010 — PRR Lands Four Totem Awards and People's Choice Award
PRR received four Totem Awards from the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The Totem Awards honor the best communications professionals in Washington state for their excellence in creating successful public relations programs and components.
June 19, 2009 — PRR Coordinates Opening of Urban Wetland
On behalf of WSDOT and the I-405 Corridor Program, PRR coordinated the press event and grand opening of the Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank and boardwalk to the general public.
February 2, 2009 — PRR Expands Public Affairs and Accounting Teams
PRR is pleased to announce the addition of Hadley Greene Rodero to it's Public Affairs team and Christy Keni to it's accounting team.
November 14, 2008 — PRR Expands Marketing and Media Relations Teams
PRR is pleased to announce the hiring of two new employees, demonstrating the firm's commitment to serving their diverse roster of clients spanning environmental, healthcare and transportation sectors. PRR welcomes Sean Baze as director of media relations and Dave Radford as account manager for marketing.
October 9, 2008 — PRR Offers Ownership to Nine New Leading Principals in Firm
Today, PRR announces nine new principals in the firm. The addition of these nine owners demonstrates PRR's continued commitment to the evolutionary growth of the firm, and the multi-faceted approach it offers both public and private sector clients.
September 5, 2008 — PRR Announces Six New Hires
PRR welcomes Amanda Hickman as associate, Ariel Smith as accounting clerk, Laura LaBissoniere as project coordinator, Misty Fried as graphic designer, Shohag Dey as research associate and Travis Anderson as contract administrator.
August 1, 2008 — PRR Promotes Mike Rosen to Managing Principal
Mike Rosen has been named managing principal at PRR and Denise Walz will assume Rosen's former role as the director of the marketing and media relations practice.
February 1, 2008 — PRR Named Top PR Firm by Washington CEO Magazine
Washington CEO magazine cites PRR, Inc as the state's top public relations firm in its annual 2008 Top Washington Statewide Book of Lists, its annual guide for business and leaders.
January 22, 2008 — PRR Announces Promotion of Five Key Staff
PRR today announced the promotion of five of its key staff members. Jamie Strausz-Clark has been promoted to Senior Associate II, Kirsten Hauge to Senior Associate, Amy Danberg to an Associate II, and Lauren Brisbo and Joe Martin to Account Executives.
November 20, 2007 — BMC Selects PRR to Promote Traffic Safety in Region
The Baltimore Metropolitan Council recently selected PRR to develop a comprehensive public outreach and education campaign for the Baltimore region to improve safety and reduce vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
November 16, 2007 — PRR Announces Three New Hires
PRR recently announced three new hires that have been added to the staff to meet the needs of a growing list of clients. PRR welcomes Andrea Wedderburn, media relations account director, Susan Hoffman, senior associate and Miles Pomeroy, IT manager.
September 12, 2007 — PRR Receives Mayor's Small Business Award
PRR was recognized as a recipient of the Mayor's Small Business Award at Town Hall on Monday night. PRR is one of ten small businesses in the Seattle area honored by Mayor Greg Nickels.
April 13, 2007 — CDC Signs Seven Year Contract with PRR
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently selected PRR to provide strategic marketing and public relations support for its ongoing and future outreach programs.
March 23, 2007 — PRR Authors Ten Steps to Sustainability
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
PRR's Michael Richards writes column on how to cut emissions and save money.
March 1, 2007 — PRR has "Outstanding" Night at Totem Awards
PRR was recently honored with a Totem Award, two Certificates of Excellence and the Outstanding Young PR Professional of the Year Award by the Puget Sound chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).