2013-05-19

Porter Novelli to Represent Aston Martin in China



Porter Novelli new LogoPorter Novelli is the new agency of record for Aston Martin in China. The PR agency won a competitive pitch by Aston Martin to select a PR agency partner to build brand engagement with Aston Martin’s target audience of ultra high net worth individuals in China. In its role, Porter Novelli is in charge of building social media, lifestyle and auto media and influencer relationships.

Porter Novelli is on a role this month. The company recently announced increasing its client roster with two other power brands, including Room Key and Glenfiddich. Porter Novelli has built a worldwide working with power brands, and building power brands – Aston Martin couldn’t be in better hands.

“We have been looking for a PR partner who can really help us connect with our target audiences, building effective relationships between our brand, our dealers and our current and potential consumers. Porter Novelli ticked all the boxes, combining pragmatic strategy, market insights, traditional and social media savvy and on-the-ground resources,” – said Marcel Fabris, Aston Martin’s Asia Pacific marketing and communications manager.

The first step for Porter Novelli is the launch of Aston Martin’s Weibo (Chinese Twitter) brand account, then supporting the brand at the Beijing Auto Show in April, according to a press release announcing the partnership.

Ronn Torossian on Brand Angelina Jolie

With Angelina Jolie being lauded as a hero worldwide for her valiant effort to have a preventative double mastectomy, there’s also the BRAND and PR story of Angelina Jolie. Even previous to this, Jolie’s brand has shined – Best-selling PR Book “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations” by CEO of 5WPR Ronn Torossian had a section on Jolie.

Angelina Jolie courtesy Gage Skidmore

Small Company Perspective on the FleishmanHillard / Edelman Debate and the Future Direction of Public Relations

Marketing, editors and public relations professionals all have the same goal, but how they develop the messaging is completely different.

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Our World in Pictures This Week: May 12, 2013

From Hot Rod icon Dean Jeffries’ passing, to UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, this week had its share of ups and downs. In keeping with our weekly series of photo reviews, here’s the week of May 12th in review.

Dean Jeffries - Courtesy George Barris and Kustomrama

People Switch to Traditional Gifts for Mother’s Day, Moms Prefer Daily Help

As Mother’s Day is getting closer, the rush to purchase a gift already started. But many find that they already bought their moms a smartphone, a tablet and other fancy gadgets their mothers may or may not really find useful. So what’s next?

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Russia the Ally, All Old Soldiers Salute You Today

Today is just another day for most people in the world. But 68 years ago events spiraled ever chaotically and frenzied, into a future our forefather’s could not imagine. As an American, and as a citizen of the world, Russia’s celebration of victory in World War Two today should, I am sure, be all of ours – the people of the world. The so-called Great Patriotic War the Soviet Union and Russia won, was a victory for all of us.

Vladimir Putin reviews the troops.
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Cristina is an Everything PR contributor, covering PR news, startup reviews, people moves and other topics of interest. You can contact her at cdrafta [at] pamil - visions [.] net