NEW YORK—Cohn & Wolfe has been named agency of record by ride comparison and booking app Karhoo. Cohn & Wolfe will provide strategic communications counsel and media relations services to support Karhoo’s launch to New Yorkers in an increasingly competitive category. The company also plans to roll out the booking app throughout the U.S. in other high volume travel markets including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, with Cohn & Wolfe handling PR.

NEW YORK—M&C Saatchi PR has been appointed agency of record for Hippeas, a new brand of organic chickpea puffs. M&C Saatchi PR will lead and execute a robust communications program to support the launch of Hippeas in the US stateside and provide ongoing support to drive consumer awareness that leverages the brand’s proposition and voice.


NEW YORK—The Center for Emotional Marketing, a brand strategy and innovation firm, has selected Feintuch Communications as its public relations agency of record. The work, focusing on corporate positioning and thought leadership, will be led by Henry Feintuch, president, and Richard Anderson, senior managing director.


CHICAGO—The State Farm Chicago Legends, a new annual college basketball doubleheader, will be marketed and managed by KemperLesnik. The agency is responsible for full management of the event, as well as public relations, sponsorship and marketing.


BOSTON—PAN Communications has been named the agency of record for roOmy, who provides a 3D customization experience for consumers to conceptualize living spaces. PAN will be working closely with roOomy's marketing team to tell the company's story, increase its thought leadership in the virtual reality space and ultimately help drive sales and growth.


NEW YORK—Child’s Play Communications, an agency specializing in reaching moms, has added generationOn as a client for the 2016 Family Volunteer Day. Child’s Play will be responsible for Family Volunteer Day event publicity, media relations and social media influencer outreach for the program.

NEW YORK—Resound Marketing has been selected as public relations agency of record for San Francisco-based startup GameOn Technology , a cloud-based engagement platform for sports fans, which includes Joe Montana, Snoop Dogg, and Gary Payton among its notable investors. Resound has been coordinating press opportunities for GameOn with Bloomberg, VentureBeat, and Entrepreneur, among others.