McDonald’s New York Metro Region Selects Marino PR as Agency of Record
Strategic communications firm expands its scope of work for McDonald’s in the Tri-State region
NEW YORK, NY – January 24, 2018 – Marino, a New York City-based strategic communications firm, announced that it has been named agency of record (AOR) for McDonald’s New York Metro Region, representing almost 100 franchisees and nearly 600 restaurants throughout the Tri-State area.
The firm – which has worked with the iconic brand since 2013 – recently increased its scope of work to drive awareness and offer positive messaging among key target audiences in the area, which includes McDonald’s restaurants in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland Counties, Connecticut and northern New Jersey.
“After years of working with McDonald’s in this region, we are honored to now serve as the agency of record for franchisees and their hard-working staffs and crew,” said John F. Marino, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Marino. “We look forward to continuing our work as the agency on the ground in the region to help drive awareness, disseminate local news, and – ultimately – give New York area consumers new reasons to interact with McDonald’s.”
“McDonald’s is working to bring customers a new experience as part of our evolution as a modern, progressive burger and breakfast company,” said Paul Hendel, McDonald’s New York Metro Region Co-Op President. “As we continue on that journey, we are thrilled to have Marino expand our relationship in order to communicate all of the exciting news with our customers.”
In 2017, McDonald’s unveiled its long-term global growth plan, focused on elevating the customer experience through new digital capabilities, convenience and service. As the brand executes its growth plan, Marino will play a role in sharing key milestones across the brand’s targeted audiences in the area.
Marino began its work with McDonald’s New York Metro Region in 2013 to launch a stakeholder engagement campaign in New York City. Over time, the scope of work has grown to include communications services, with Marino leading media efforts around the introduction of a new restaurant format in Manhattan in early 2017, and the launch of McDonald’s partnership with UberEATS to bring delivery to targeted areas of the region.
In addition to disseminating McDonald’s national news in the New York area, Marino will also continue its efforts to raise awareness around McDonald’s Operators as local faces of the brand throughout the region.
Founded in 1993, Marino has successfully represented a wide array of clients such as Walmart, The Home Depot, Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, Crain’s New York Business and the iconic One World Trade Center as well as a host of some of New York City’s most widely respected real estate companies, trade associations and not-for-profits. Additionally, Marino has successfully represented various consumer clients, including Biagio Cru & Estate Wines, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Castellani Wines, The Central Park Boathouse and the NYC Hospitality Alliance.
Marino was named one of the nation’s top PR firms by The Observer in 2017.
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Marino is a full-service strategic communications firm that serves a broad client roster and is home to a talented, committed and diverse team of communications professionals and digital strategists in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018, the company has represented various clients spanning a full spectrum of market sectors. Marino develops and implements comprehensive, 360-degree communications strategies that provide clients with demonstrable returns on their investments and advance specific organizational objectives.