Zenzi Communciations Hired by Chiquita for Sticker Contest Design Publicity

Zenzi Communications has been retained by Chiquita Brands to launch and manage media relations efforts for the Chiquita Banana Sticker Design Contest. 

Chiquita Brands is inviting consumers to visit www.EatAChiquita.com and put their own spin on the company’s iconic brand image as part of the Chiquita Banana Sticker Design Contest. Eighteen participants will be awarded the ultimate satisfaction and recognition of personalizing an old classic, and having their winning design featured on millions of Chiquita® bananas nationwide.
Chiquita has taken a rather unique approach when it comes to their beloved logo – one that is collaborative and more accessible to fans than ever. For the first time ever, Chiquita is giving consumers the opportunity to create their own sticker design based on the iconic blue Chiquita sticker or vote for their favorite design by visiting the Silver Addy Award-winning www.EatAChiquita.com website.

J Public Relations Adds Fairmont Hotels & Resorts To Impressive Client List

J Public Relations (JPR) announced today that it has added Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to its hospitality and lifestyle-focused client list.  J Public Relations will be the U.S. new agency of record for the global brand, with over 60 distinctive hotels, including the iconic Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai, and more in development. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality brand known for its warm and engaging service and culturally rich experiences.  

Based in San Diego, with an office in New York City, J Public Relations has a distinctive client list, including Rancho Bernardo Inn, Surf and Sand Resort, The Chanler, White Barn Inn, Brooklyn Winery and THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, to name a few. With two vibrant offices on each coast, J Public Relations has a staff of over 12 full time employees and is rapidly growing.

Bridgepoint Education Appoints V.P. of Public Relations

Shari Rodriguez, a communications professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, has been promoted to associate vice president of public relations for Bridgepoint Education. Rodriguez is responsible for the daily operations and management of Bridgepoint Education’s corporate public relations department. She is also responsible for public relations on behalf of Bridgepoint’s two academic institutions, Ashford University and University of the Rockies.

Rodriguez has been with Bridgepoint Education since May 2008 when she was hired to develop and lead the company’s newly created public relations department as its director of public relations. Rodriguez previously owned and operated Lemon Drop Productions, a San Diego-based communications and event planning public relations firm. During her career, she has served in such roles as director of public relations for Mazzarella Caldarelli, a law firm; as interim director of community and public relations for the San Diego State University Research Foundation; and as assistant director of public relations for the San Diego Opera. Rodriguez received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University.
 
Arika Anderson Daniels is a founding partner of Scatena Daniels Communications, a boutique marketing communications agency focusing on connections, creativity and results based out of San Diego, Calif., as well as one of the founding editors of SoCalPRBlog. Follow her on Twitter.