The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Selects Hill+Knowlton Strategies as its Public Relations Agency of Record

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill+Knowlton Strategies-Miami has been selected, once again, as the public relations Agency of Record (AOR) for the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA), continuing the agency's stellar work for the eighth year.  Awarded the first contract in 2011, H+K responded to the MBVCA's 2019 RFP, competing against a number of highly regarded firms.  Based on outstanding media results, content creation, a track record of award-winning work with an eye on the future to continue to position Miami Beach as a destination "like no other place in the world," H+K was chosen by the MBVCA after an extensive and competitive process.

"H+K has supported the MBVCA, strategically working on our behalf to execute thoughtful, creative and compelling media-generating campaigns.  The agency's work has strengthened our destination positioning, driven regional, national and international business to the beach, created a strong community and has protected and defended us in times of need," says Steve Adkins, Chair, the MBVCA. "As we look forward to new opportunities to elevate the Miami Beach brand, we know H+K is the agency for us, providing continued communications support and counsel at the highest level. Their expertise in building integrated communication programs, branding, digital, social media and content is the perfect complement to the goals of the MBVCA."

H+K will enhance its strategic support of the MBVCA through a diverse, integrated plan with a focus on digital and social tactics to engage with travelers who experience Miami Beach for many different reasons. The agency looks forward to continuing its coveted run as the AOR for the MBVCA and will continue to focus on adding trophies to the MBVCA's shelves.  Since 2011, H+K has worked with the MBVCA to secure more than 60+ industry awards and countless inclusions in "Best Of' and "Top Ten" lists across key media titles including Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and more.

"Miami Beach is truly like no other place in the world and our continued coveted relationship with the MBVCA will take the destination to new heights in the future," adds Cori Zywotow Rice, President, H+K. "H+K has a love affair with Miami Beach and that passion has been recognized. We know that helping position Miami Beach around the world is one of the best assignments a PR firm can have."

With a seamless continuation of services, H+K is in full swing, starting with a concentrated effort to support summer travel and officially introduce the city's new social media handles @experiencemiamibeach on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter through the use of macro and micro influencers. In addition, the agency is already thinking ahead digitally, with a number of social campaigns on the horizon that will work to revolutionize the way social audiences think about Miami Beach.

"H+K is a group of passionate, creative and diverse professionals and we look forward to the next phase of our longstanding relationship," adds Adkins. "Their dedication to Miami Beach and the MBVCA is apparent in their outstanding work and enthusiasm for our global destination."

ABOUT MIAMI BEACH
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SOURCE Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority