HelloTel App taps BLAZE PR for strategic public relations campaign

Agency to spearhead consumer PR initiatives for social network for travelers

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Feb 12, 2015, 01:39 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BLAZE, the nationally recognized PR firm that represents leading brands in food & beverage, consumer, retail and lifestyle announced the addition of HelloTel App to its roster. HelloTel is the new social networking app that allows hotel guests to "check-in" and connect directly with fellow travelers who are staying at the same or nearby resort or hotel.

"BLAZE has far surpassed my expectations of a PR firm in the short amount of time we've worked together," explained HelloTel CEO Marc Preston. "Their approach to HelloTel's launch helped us stand apart from the thousands of apps that are created every day. By partnering with BLAZE, we were able to grow our user base quicker than we thought possible."

BLAZE's public relations program engaged an aggressive media outreach program that built national and international awareness around HelloTel's launch. Thanks to BLAZE's outreach, HelloTel was mentioned on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," in Thrillist, HotelChatter, Conde Nast Traveler, FOX News and more.

"We're thrilled to be working with the team at HelloTel on its launch and future releases," BLAZE President Matt Kovacs. "HelloTel stands out in a sea of apps for their ingenuity and creativity and we can't wait to see what they do next."

The free app is available for download now at http://www.HelloTelApp.com and on the iOS App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hellotel-app/id923547336?mt=8&uo=4 or on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hellotel.hellotel.

About HelloTel App
Launched in October 2014, HelloTel App is a mobile application available now on iOS and Android. HelloTel App connects hotel guests together like never before by allowing them to post comments and photos and direct message each other. For more information, visit http://www.hellotelapp.com, like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hellotelapp or follow us on Twitter and Instagram at http://www.twitter.com/hellotelapp and http://www.instagram.com/hellotelapp.

About BLAZE
In business since 1990, BLAZE is owned by Davies and is an award-winning, strategic public relations and marketing communications firm with offices and affiliates in Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., and Santa Barbara. BLAZE believes in initiating smart conversations that facilitate consumer dialogue with a return to our client's bottom line. Recent awards include two 2010 PRSA PRISM Awards, the 2011 Communicator Award, and the recipient of two 2011 Hermes Awards. For more information, visit www.blazepr.com.

CONTACT:
Matt Kovacs / Nick Valente
BLAZE PR
310-395-5050
[email protected] / [email protected]

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