Northwest Austin public relations firm branches out into branding through acquisition

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Northwest Austin public relations firm branches out into branding through acquisition

By Amy Denney | 10:13 PM Jan 25, 2018 CST

Elizabeth Christian Public Relations moved its headquarters from downtown Austin to 8008 Spicewood Lane in Northwest Austin in 2015.

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Northwest Austin-based Elizabeth Christian Public Relations announced Jan. 25 that it acquired Wyatt Brand, another PR firm based in South Austin.

Wyatt Brand was founded in 2006 by David and Rachel Wyatt. Both will join ECPR's team. ECPR will close Wyatt Brand's office at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 101, Austin, and employees will work out of ECPR's headquarters at 8008 Spicewood Lane, Austin.

The acquisition of Wyatt Brand will allow ECPR to add branding to its services, which also include public relations, digital and video work. ECPR represents St. David's Healthcare, Google Inc., Orangetheory Fitness and the Austin Board of Realtors.

The news also was announced with the naming of Kristin Marcum as president of ECPR. Elizabeth Christian will remain as CEO.

512-472-9599. www.echristianpr.com

By Amy Denney

Amy is the managing editor for nine publications in Central Texas. She joined Community Impact in September 2010, serving as reporter and senior editor for the Northwest Austin edition as well as covering transportation in the Austin metro. She graduated from Truman State University in her native state of Missouri, and previously worked for Pioneer Press in the Chicago area. She enjoys playing board games and spending time with her husband, son and two cats.

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Northwest Austin public relations firm branches out into branding through acquisition

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Northwest Austin public relations firm branches out into branding through acquisition

By Amy Denney