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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: 7 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. We also seamlessly integrate with our clients’ internal teams.” OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “We will continue to build upon the growth from 2020, expanding our social, digital and SEO capabilities. Amid a pandemic and social movements, our role as expert communicators has never been more vital.” last year 2

7320 E. Butherus Dr., #205, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-789-0743 · 10to1pr.com Year Est: 2012 PR Staff: 5 Principal(s): Josh Weiss Notable Clients: Rosendin, Plexus, Runbeck Election Svcs, FirstBank, The CORE Institute, Corcoran Platinum Living Realty, Title Alliance

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Highnoon

117 E. 5th St., 2nd floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 480-219-7257 · highnoon.co Year Est: 2020 PR Staff: 7 Principal(s): Joe Pizzimenti, Scott Kaufmann, Ken Bonham Notable Clients: Valleywise Health, Arizona Federal Credit Union, Wildtree

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Adler Public Relations

NA, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-268-0185 · adlerpublicrelations.com Year Est: 2019 PR Staff: 2 Principal(s): Jennifer Adler Notable Clients: Maple & Ash, The Lola, Phoenix Fashion Week, Camelot Homes, Launch Real Estate, Negretti & Associates

The McRae Agency

5150 E. Orchid Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-990-0282 · mcraeagency.com Year Est: 1995 PR Staff: 6 Principal(s): Beth McRae Notable Clients: Solatube International, Google, Senior Placement Services, Diversified Partners, LGE Design Build, JUMP, Vincent’s

ANDERSON Advertising & Public Relations

5800 E. Thomas Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-945-2229 · anderson-adv.com Year Est: 2003 PR Staff: 4 Principal(s): Ted Anderson Notable Clients: Desert Financial CU, Cannafyl, Page Springs, Eggstasy

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LaneTerralever

645 E. Missouri Ave., #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-258-5263 · laneterralever.com Year Est: 1962 PR Staff: 6 Principal(s): Beau Lane, executive chairman; Chris Johnson, CEO Notable Clients: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Novus Innovation Corridor, LYFT, 100 Club, AZ Dept. of Child Safety

The SPR Agency

4400 N. Scottsdale Rd., #9-904, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-648-1770 · thespragency.com Year Est: 2007 PR Staff: 4 Principal(s): Al Stevens, Christy Stevens Notable Clients: Texas-based Millennium Design, Arizona-based soil stabilization innovator Soilworks and multiple Arizona companies.

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Ideas Collide

6125 E. Indian School Rd., #1001, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-659-4520 · ideascollide.com Year Est: 2005 PR Staff: 5 Principal(s): Matthew Clyde, Rebecca Clyde, Michael Mason Notable Clients: Best Western International, Gold Canyon International, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Danzeisen Dairy

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The James Agency

6240 E. Thomas Rd., #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-248-6710 · thejamesagency.com Year Est: 2005 PR Staff: 5 Principal(s): Veronique James Notable Clients: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Mavrix, Octane Raceway, Tower Capital