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CRAMER-KRASSELT
AND CKPR SELECTED AS AGENCIES OF RECORD BY PROFESSIONAL CADDIES ASSOCIATION
( PCA ) Worldwide Foundation ORLANDO, Fla. (July 14, 2004) -
The Orlando offices of Cramer-Krasselt
and CKPR, the public relations arm of Cramer-Krasselt, have been selected
as agencies of record for the Professional Caddies Association (PCA) Caddie
Foundation 501 (C ) 3. "Caddies don't just clean the clubs and carry
the golf bag. They play vital roles in the success of their employers by
planning course strategy, lending advice, building confidence, sympathizing
and empathizing," said Dennis Cone, PCA founder. "We dedicate
our time, energy and resources to recognize their contributions in preserving
the tradition of the game of golf." The agencies will develop and execute
a strategic branding campaign to raise awareness, further understanding
and galvanize support for the Association and its Foundation. C-K will lead
all creative, digital and promotions activity, while CKPR will spearhead
all media relations, special event and fund-raising initiatives. "Our
goal is to build the brand, communicate the organization's mission and further
understanding about the critical role caddies play in the game of golf,"
said Joe Bouch, general manager of C-K/Orlando. "We are honored to
work with such a worthwhile organization." "We know our efforts
will enable the PCA Caddie Foundation to attract more donors and provide
increased scholarship and educational services," added Lou Anne Banks,
vice president and director of CKPR/Orlando. About PCA PCA is an association
open to all caddies, working or retired, dedicated to elevating respect
for the professional caddie and to paying homage to those who filled a special
role in the history of the game. The organization and its Foundation work
to provide the youth of the world the opportunity to learn both life and
social skills through the game of golf and the profession of caddying, and
enhances their knowledge and interpersonal skills both on and off the course.
In addition, PCA and its 5500 members worldwide strives to bring back caddies
to the golf courses of the world, while preserving the tradition of this
greatest of all games. About Cramer-Krasselt/CKPR Rapidly growing Cramer-Krasselt
is the fourth-largest independent agency in the United States with billings
exceeding $524 million. Recently profiled for its creativity in Communication
Arts, the agency is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York,
Milwaukee, Phoenix and Orlando. Its client list is representative of major
brands across virtually every industry. They include AirTran Airways, Allen-Edmonds
Shoes, CareerBuilder, Cellular South, Corona Beer, Florida Department of
Citrus, Hyatt Hotels, LaSalle Bank, Master Lock, Moen, Popeyes Chicken &
Biscuits, Service Master, Ski-Doo, The Outer Banks of North Carolina and
Xavix technologies. Cramer-Krasselt's public relations subsidiary, CKPR,
is ranked among the nation's top 20 public relations agencies. For more
information, visit www.c-k.com or www.ckpr.biz For more information, contact:
Dennis M Come, PCA Media, 386-446-8721, PCA@PCAworldwide.org Brenda Maysonet
www.CKPR.biz (407) 541-0807 bmaysone@ckpr.biz ###
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