Wonacott Communications Bests Some of L.A.`s Major PR Agencies for Top Awards in Special Events, Product Launch

Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:01am EDT
 
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Independent PR Agency Nabs Coveted Public Relations Industry Awards for Consumer
Electronics Product Launch and Trade Show Support


LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Wonacott Communications, a full-service public relations and integrated
communications agency, has been honored with an esteemed PRism Award and coveted
Certificates of Excellence - notable awards for distinction in public relations.
The Los Angeles chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the world`s
largest and most prestigious organization of public relations professionals,
presented the awards to Wonacott Communications, acknowledging the agency for
flawlessly executing public relations campaigns for special events and consumer
electronics product launches. 

Wonacott Communications received the highly regarded "PRism Award" in the
"One-Time Media or Special Event - Corporate/Brand - Under $50,000 Budget"
category for its benchmark campaign unveiling the upcoming online video game All
Points Bulletin (APB) at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in May 2009. As
a direct result of the agencies` efforts, which included a blend of traditional
media relations with heavy use of social media initiatives, more than 200 media
members were introduced to APB at the show. The game and its developer, Realtime
Worlds, received more than 220 articles or press mentions with an estimated 50
million impressions. 

"Wonacott Communication`s proved to be a tremendous asset to Realtime Worlds,
moving at lightning speed to answer our game time call to unveil All Points
Bulletin at E3," said Tony Harman, president, Realtime Worlds. "We were
impressed with our team at Wonacott Communications and their ability to excel
within a set budget, leverage their vast relationships and provide fantastic
client services." 

The award-winning agency also took home two coveted "Certificates of
Excellence." Wonacott Communications received one of the industry awards for its
work with NHN USA, Inc., which hosts a leading portal for hardcore online games,
in the "One-Time Media or Special Event - Corporate/Brand - Under $50,000
Budget" category. The agency handled all aspects of NHN USA`s PR efforts on
behalf of ijji.com for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009, resulting in
meetings with more than 50 members of the press and nearly 90 million press
impressions. 

The company also received the impressive Certificate of Excellence for
spearheading the launch of TRITTON Technologies` flagship AX Pro 5.1 surround
sound headset. The award for the consumer electronics launch was in the category
of "New Product/Service Launch - Consumer - Under $50,000 Launch Budget."
Wonacott`s product launch PR campaign garnered more than 200 product reviews and
press mentions with more than 20 million impressions. 

"We pride ourselves on providing the experienced staff, tools and resources of a
major PR agency while maintaining the personal attention, flexibility and
sensibilities of a power boutique PR firm," said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott
Communications. "We`ve built a fantastic reputation as not just a vendor, but as
a trusted partner that provides passionate, results-focused services. It`s very
rewarding to see our peers in the L.A. PR market acknowledging our efforts and
successes." 

More information about Wonacott Communications can be found at the company`s
website or on its Facebook page. 

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications is a full-service public relations and integrated
communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm
with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.
Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for
publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, interactive
entertainment, consumer products/lifestyle, professional services and technology
spaces domestically and around the globe.

For media inquiries or requests for copies of case studies based on the above
programs:
Wonacott Communications, LLC
Jessica Busch
(310) 477-2871, Ext. 666 (really)
jbusch@wonacottpr.com



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