New AOR Opportunity Merlot Marketing recently secured Agency of Record status for American Outdoor Grill and expanded their partnership with BlackPine Communities to manage Nānā Kai, signaling active growth in real estate and consumer lifestyle sectors that can be targeted for PR, social media, and integrated marketing campaigns.

Brand Refresh Capabilities With a proven track record guiding brand repositioning through the REDiscover process and recent brand refresh work for partners, Merlot Marketing is well positioned to pitch strategic rebranding, messaging optimization, and go-to-market updates for mid-size brands seeking market differentiation.

Awarded Credibility Multiple Hermes Creative Awards Gold honors and an Influence Award at Empava KBIS 2025 bolster credibility for premium service offerings; use these accolades to approach potential clients in industries prioritizing award-winning creative, experiential events, and high-visibility campaigns.

Digital & PR Synergy Leverage Merlot’s proprietary PR.0 integration of social media and public relations to propose combined digital engagement and media relations programs for brands aiming to increase impressions, media relationships, and authentic audience connections across platforms.

Mid-market Growth Target Revenue range and client mix indicate momentum in mid-market accounts with potential for cross-sell of full-service marketing, PR, social, and event activation services; identify segments in real estate, consumer goods, and hospitality aligned with their recent wins and capabilities.