Chicago-based Kurman Communications Inc. announced today the
opening of Kurman Communications Southeast to provide the Southeastern
region, including the greater Fort Lauderdale area south to Miami and
out to the Keys, with integrated public relations, brand marketing,
strategic communications planning, and social media networking, plus a
wide variety of related services for the restaurant, hospitality, and
entertainment industries.
"South
Florida's vibrant dining and entertainment venues are in the forefront
of the culinary arts and Kurman Communications Southeast is uniquely
positioned to assist those well-known establishments, as well as new
entries to the scene," President Cindy Kurman Barrie said. "With 30
years of outstanding service to the restaurant industry, as well as our
work in the hospitality, entertainment, technology, automotive and
business fields, this is a perfect and exciting time for expansion into
the Southeastern region."
"We've
created Kurman Communications Southeast to offer clients in the region
our full complement of services, including maximum capabilities in
social networking, social media and internet-based word of mouth
marketing to create buzz, solidify the public's perception, and build
excitement and loyalty for the brand," Kurman Vice President Lee Barrie
remarked. "Our agency blog, www.gotbuzzatkurman.com
keeps the media and consumers up to date and blissfully aware of our client highlights."
Kurman
Communications Southeast is managed by seasoned veteran and Fort
Lauderdale resident Rick Karlin. "Rick has been a fixture on the Chicago
dining and entertainment scene for more than 30 years," said Kurman
Barrie. "He brings a breadth and depth of experience
and passion for this business that will help make our clients succeed.
He's a delight to work with. I know that under his direction, clients
will be in skillful hands."
Kurman
Barrie's agency has represented a wide array of restaurant, hospitality,
entertainment, philanthropic and business clients, many of which have
been nationally recognized under Kurman's artful direction. They have
represented many well-known brands from automotive giant Chrysler and
General Motors to business start-ups, independent and franchise
businesses and entrepreneurs.
Known for
its successful marketing of restaurants and hospitality venues, Kurman
has represented national brands such as Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar, Quiznos, Houlihan's, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Devon Seafood
Grill, and Gordon Biersch. They are equally accomplished in marketing
independent ventures such as Coco Pazzo, Nick's Fishmarket, and Tru,
offering the Southeastern region a proven track in establishing and
building brands.
Kurman is
equally respected in the hospitality industry arena. The company has
opened and marketed many national brands including Crowne Plaza Hotels,
Hilton Hotels, Le Meridien Chicago, Omni Chicago Hotel, Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers, South Floridian Hotels, Whitehall Hotel, and
Wyndham International.
The
company has a long history in automotive marketing and public relations
stemming from Kurman Barrie's background with Crain Communications' Automotive News.
The company has represented such highly respected projects as the
Chicago Auto Show, World of Wheels, and served as the Midwest public
relations director of Chrysler Corp. for 10 years under Lee A. Iacocca.
About Kurman Communications Southeast Regional Director, Rick Karlin
Heading up
the operations at Kurman Communications Southeast is Rick Karlin, a
writer and communications specialist with more than 30 years of
experience in the dining and entertainment industry.
"It's an
incredible opportunity for the local restaurant, hospitality,
entertainment and business community as we launch Kurman Communications
Southeast," Karlin offered. "Cindy Kurman Barrie's leadership, expertise
and absolute dedication to her clients speak for themselves. What we're
doing is bringing all that talent and skill to the Southeast region to
deliver a face-to-face presence for our clients."
Karlin has
been a "snowbird" for a number of years, while continuing to write and
edit for a number of Chicago publications and web sites. He has
relocated to Fort Lauderdale permanently to head up the Kurman
Communications Southeast office as Southeast Regional Director. In
addition to reporting on and reviewing restaurants, hotels,
entertainment and travel, he has both back and front of the house
experience in the restaurant industry. He is also a published author and
produced playwright.
His
reportorial work has appeared in print nationally in Genre Magazine and
on such internet sites as Metromix, Huffington Post and GoPride.com. In
Chicago, he has written or edited for Outlines/Nitelines, Windy City
Times, Chicago Free Press and boiMAGazine. He has also written for The
Wisconsin Gazette and Florida Agenda.
"Rick and I
have known and worked with each other for years," Kurman Barrie said.
"He always delivers full value with an absolute dedication to his craft.
This is truly an exciting time for Kurman Communications Southeast."
For more information about Kurman Communications Southeast, please contact Rick Karlin at kurmanSE@kurman.com or (786) 571-7428. Visit the Kurman website at www.kurman.com
and the Kurman blog, www.gotbuzzatkurman.com.
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