Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation Hires 5WPR

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Oct 18, 2011, 05:20 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independent PR Agencies in the U.S., today announced that it has been selected as the PR agency of record for Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation, a private real estate investment firm focusing on retail and office assets.

Headquartered in New York City, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation has acquired over 13 million square feet of retail, office and residential properties, located throughout the United States and Canada. With more than 100 properties and a combined value of $5 billion, Ashkenazy has a superior performance history in purchasing and managing premier assets. The company has acquired a diverse array of properties from the historic Union Station in Washington DC and Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace to Barney's flagship Madison Avenue store and the venerable 650 Madison Avenue. The company recently entered into a multi-store development agreement with IHOP to franchise and build new restaurants in the New York metro area.

"Ashkenazy Acquisition is delighted to be working with 5WPR," Ben Ashkenazy, Chairman and CEO said. "We are looking forward to an exciting and productive relationship together."

5W Public Relations will execute a comprehensive integrated public relations program to promote Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation and its properties in the consumer and business marketplace.

ABOUT 5WPR:

5W Public Relations (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. 5WPR's energetic, fast-paced, and focused culture earned the firm a spot on the INC. 500 list and the title of "fastest-growing agency" three years in a row. Founded by Ronn Torossian, the firm is 1 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. 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."

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

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