5W Public Relations Named PR Agency of Record for ValueMyStuff.com

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Mar 05, 2012, 05:30 ET

NEW YORK, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independently owned U.S. PR Agencies, is pleased to announce the addition of ValueMyStuff.com to its growing roster of corporate clients.ValueMyStuff.com provides a professional evaluation and appraisal of art, antiques and collectibles. 5WPR will execute a comprehensive public relations program designated to increase awareness of the company's brands. ValueMyStuff.com evaluates items which they place into one of 28 different categories. For each collecting field there is a dedicated expert, in some cases, more than one. ValueMyStuff.com provides evaluations and appraisals for almost anything including medals, jewelry, paintings, furniture, stamps and more. All their experts have worked for Sotheby's, Christie's or one of the other major London auction houses.

"We're thrilled to have brought on an agency with such a strong proven track record in our field," said Patrick van der Vorst, Founder of ValueMyStuff.com. "We believe 5W Public Relations' results driven mindset will put us in the best position to become leaders in providing a valuable source for evaluations and appraisals across different industries."

About 5W Public Relations:

5W Public Relations (http://www.5wpr.com/) is a full-service public relations firm known for implementing cutting-edge, customized media programs designed to impact our clients' specific business goals and objectives. Founded by Ronn Torossian, the agency has grown into one of the 25 largest independent PR firms in the US, the agency maintains practice areas in consumer, technology, health and wellness, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and corporate communications. Our growth and recognition stem from a focused, smart, and creative staff that expertly communicates client messages to impact ROI. Our committed team has the understanding and ability to harness the newest tools in a rapidly changing media landscape. This 24/7 approach to the media led the industry's foremost trade magazine to describe 5WPR as "aggressive in a way that clearly resonates with clients looking for a firm staffed with type A-plus personalities, a BS-free approach, and results from Day One."

About Value My Stuff:

Value My Stuff is a leading online antique appraisal service with over fifty experts covering a vast range of different areas. The founder of the company, Patrick van der Vorst, was a Director and Head of Department at Sotheby's London for over 12 years. His passion and enthusiasm for making the art-identifying and valuing process as approachable as possible, has driven him to create this easy-to-use website, launched in September 2009. Since then,Value My Stuff has been providing online valuations to tens of thousands of customers across the globe. The strategy was simple: make the valuation process as easy as possible, offer the best possible expertise, produce a written valuation certificate all within 48 hours. Since its inception, the company has amassed nearly 48,000 active customers while offering in excess of 100,000 appraisals.

Contact: Ronn Torossian, 212-999-5585, [email protected]

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