New high-profile clients Merlot Marketing has recently secured agency of record status with BlackPine Communities for a luxury development in Hawaii and formed a partnership with American Outdoor Grill, signaling growing credibility and demand in real estate and consumer lifestyle brands that can be leveraged to cross-sell services.

Award-winning credibility The agency earned multiple Hermes Creative Awards golds in 2026 and received an Influence Award at KBIS 2025, which can be used to validate capabilities in PR, brand storytelling, and events when engaging prospective clients seeking proven creative excellence.

Full-service digital PR With the proprietary PR.0 process integrating social media and PR, Merlot Marketing positions itself to offer holistic campaigns that blend earned media with social amplification, appealing to brands looking to consolidate marketing and PR under one partner.

Strategic branding capabilities Recent brand refresh work and position refinement for clients like American Outdoor Grill suggest opportunities to pitch rebranding, messaging architecture, and go-to-market strategy for mid-size brands undergoing market shifts.

Growth-ready scale Revenue range and client roster indicate mid-market potential with room to scale; the agency can pursue mid-to-large clients in real estate, consumer goods, and hospitality sectors, offering packaged services and retainer-based engagements aligned with measurable impact.