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Rubenstein is actually three different firms in one location. There is the original – Rubenstein Associates, as well as Rubenstein Strategic Communications which is now run by Howard Rubenstein’s younger son, Steven (on a day-to-day basis), though Howard is still very much a part of the firm and maintains some of the clients. The other firm, Rubenstein PR is run by Howard’s older son, Richard. Both companies’ offices share the same address in New York City.
Some of Rubenstein Strategic Communications’ largest clients include Rupert Murdoch, George Steinbrenner, Sarah – Duchess of York, Walt Disney, Lion’s Gate, and, back in the day, the notorious Harry and Leona Helmsley. For Rubenstein PR, some of their largest clients include real estate brokers, the Miss Universe organization, Park Lane New York, and iRide.
Rubenstein Strategic Communications was founded in 1954 at Howard’s parent’s dining room table. They currently employ about 160 people. While Howard Rubenstein is a legend, his son’s businesses aren’t PR firms which Everything-PR recommends.
Rubenstein Public Relations, has brought three lawsuits against former clients who have failed to pay invoices as agreed upon in initial contracts. In an attempt to collect debt from these clients, Rubenstein Public Relations has set forth parameters for repayment for services rendered between 2014 and 2017 for these clients. Rubenstein Public Relations will be […]
In the world of New York City Public Relations, the closest thing to a dynasty is surely the Rubenstein family. The Rubenstein family has been a part of New York City public relations for decades. Who is Howard Rubenstein? Starting with Howard Rubenstein, the father, also a PR genius and one-of-a-kind. He remains the Chairman […]
The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (“MOME”), is seeking an appropriately qualified vendor to create and execute public education and media content and campaigns, PSAs and other associated content, purchase media, and advise on targeted media campaigns. The contractor will […]
Two M Booth Employees Promoted to SVP Status Both Scott Varland and Michelle Overall joined M Booth in February and are now being put in SVP roles as SVP of marketing tech, and SVP of entertainment marketing respectively. Varley will work with both the content studio (Made@Mbooth) and creative team in place at the firm […]
New President at Carmichael Lynch From Among the Ranks Julie Batliner, top PR executive and managing partner of Carmichael Lynch, one of Interpublic’s agencies, has been promoted to President following the promotion of the previous president, Marcus Fisher after he was named CEO. She’ll continue with her current responsibilities, including her role as managing partner. […]
The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the “Fund”), a public benefit corporation established in 1965 by the Laverne Law (Laws of New York, Chapter 567 of the Laws of 1965) has issued an RFP for a PR agency to provide equine marketing and public relation services. PR News For You: SEO […]
The NYCEDC – New York City Economic Development Corp seeks a marketing agency and PR firm. NYCEDC manages a system of major public retail markets in New York City (“NYC”). These historic public retail markets serve as a critical component of the food retail infrastructure for New York City’s communities. PR News For You: 5 […]
North 6th Agency Opening ‘Night Owl” Media Specialist Position in 2017 North 6th Agency (N6A), based in the SoHo area of NYC, is creating a 10 p.m. to morning shift to keep their PR and social media efforts going around the clock, and they’re making the transition smooth when the day shift people arrive. It’s […]
Tim Kane Joins ICR Team Strategic communications and PR firm ICR announced the addition of Tim Kane to their staff as managing director overseeing their digital branding efforts. Kane has worked in agency positions as well as corporate efforts and has expertise in most PR areas including social and experiential media, as well as traditional […]
APCO signed to help clean Nigeria’s image with U.S. APCO Worldwide has been hired by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clean up the image of the Nigerian government with the U.S. APCO’s initial contract covers a three-month period that just ended July 17th for a fixed rate of $95K to provide strategic communications […]
