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AKER INK PR & MARKETING

P.O. Box 1775, Scottsdale, AZ 85252 602-339-7339 · akerink.com Year Est: 2007 PR Staff: 6 Principal(s): Andrea Aker

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Aker Ink is a full-service PR and marketing agency that helps companies increase brand awareness, enhance thought leadership and generate leads. Aker Ink’s professionals think creatively and critically, developing strategies that resonate with targeted audiences and incite action. The Aker Ink approach blends digital and traditional forms of communication to ensure the right people get the right information at the right time. Aker Ink’s talented team of industry leaders and former journalists have guided a wide range of organizations through complex communication challenges, helping them break through obstacles and achieve goals – all on budget and aligned with available resources.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “By and large, it’s the quality of our output. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service, and we take great pride in our shared dedication and strategic mindsets.” OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “We will continue to build upon the growth from 2021, expanding our social, digital and SEO capabilities. Amid a pandemic, social movements, supply chain issues and inflation, our role as expert communicators has never been more vital.” last year 5

4300 N. Miller Rd., #212, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-550-1810 · evolveprandmarketing.com Year Est: 2010 PR Staff: 15 Principal(s): Jennifer Kaplan Notable Clients: Waymo, Vestar, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, Fired Pie, TruWest Credit Union, Press Coffee, Scottsdale Quarter

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10 to 1 Public Relations

7320 E. Butherus Dr., #205, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-789-0743 · 10to1pr.com Year Est: 2012 PR Staff: 10 Principal(s): Josh Weiss Notable Clients: Intel, Rosendin, Plexus, Avana Cos., A1 Garage, Air Pros USA, Runbeck Election Svcs, FirstBank, The CORE Institute, Dexwet

Highnoon

117 E. 5th St., 2nd floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 480-219-7257 · highnoon.co Year Est: 2020 PR Staff: 6 Principal(s): Joe Pizzimenti, Scott Kaufmann, Ken Bonham Notable Clients: Valleywise Health, Arizona Federal Credit Union, PurTech, Vincit, Academic Opportunity of Arizona

LAVIDGE

2777 E. Camelback Rd., #300, Phoenix, AZ 85016 480-998-2600 · lavidge.com Year Est: 1982 PR Staff: 20 Principal(s): Bill Lavidge, CEO; Anne Robertson, managing director of public relations Notable Clients: Sonora Quest, Walton, Sagewood, NewLife Forest Restoration, Arizona Dispensaries Association, ASU Barrett Honors School, LGE

HMA Public Relations

5814 E. Kings Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-957-8881 · hmapr.com Year Est: 1980 PR Staff: 7 Principal(s): Scott Hanson, Abbie S. Fink Notable Clients: NA

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Gordon C. James Public Relations

5080 N. 40th St., #350, Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-274-1988 · gcjpr.com Year Est: 1990 PR Staff: 16 Principal(s): Gordon James Notable Clients: Bank of America, Shea Homes, St. Vincent de Paul, Pfizer, Childhelp USA, Vitalyst Health Foundation

Allison+Partners

7135 E. Camelback Rd., #204, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 623-201-5598 · allisonpr.com Year Est: 2008 PR Staff: 13 Principal(s): Cathy Planchard, global president, partner; Lori Denaro, general manager Notable Clients: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dexcom, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Republic Services, Toyota

Serendipit Consulting

407 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-283-5209 · serendipitconsulting.com Year Est: 2008 PR Staff: 6 Principal(s): Alexis Krisay, Melissa DiGianfilippo Notable Clients: Robbins Brothers, Item 9 Labs, Estrella by Newland, AmeriSave, Valley Sleep Center, Midland University

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Rose + Allyn Public & Online Relations

7144 E. Stetson Dr., #400, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-423-1414 · roseallynpr.com Year Est: 1996 PR Staff: 10 Principal(s): Jason Rose Notable Clients: Barrett-Jackson, Republic Services, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s, Vestar, Pollack Investments, Turf Paradise, Larry Fitzgerald