Laura Salerno Promoted to Vice President at Rubenstein Public Relations

NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Rubenstein, president of Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR), announced today that Laura Salerno has been promoted to Vice President as she continues to lead client accounts in various practices at the agency.  Salerno joined RPR in 2008 and was an Associate Vice President at the firm, following promotions from Senior Account Executive and Associate Publicist.

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"With an irrefutable talent for securing high-profile coverage, Laura is an extremely dedicated publicist and has been an invaluable and integral asset to RPR for the past five years," Rubenstein said.  "Her incredible work ethic and integrity in client service has resulted in long-standing client relationships with a diverse roster of accounts that she manages in the hospitality, consumer, real estate, non-profit and entertainment industries.  I am confident that Laura will excel as the newest member of our senior team and continue to build upon the successes she has achieved at RPR." 

Salerno currently leads accounts for clients including Hospitality Holdings, Halstead Property, Patsy's Italian Restaurant, the Flatiron Hotel and Addison Hospitality Group.  She concentrates on providing expert counsel to her clients, increasing client visibility, developing brand images through consistent media initiatives, and planning and executing prominent events. 

Throughout her tenure at the firm, Salerno has worked with Weatherproof, SUSHISAMBA, Magnolia Bakery, Brown Harris Stevens, Don King and the Friars Club.  She worked on the 2008 Friars Club Roast of Matt Lauer, led the debut of The Empire Room cocktail lounge at The Empire State Building, and launched Find Your FaceMate, a new dating website, with TV personality and talk show host Maria Menounos.  In 2012, Salerno spearheaded RPR's launch of its pro bono division with the U.S. introduction of the African Lion & Environmental Research Trust (ALERT), in addition to overseeing the agency's rebranding campaign.

Salerno is a New York City board member of Friends of Karen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  She is also an active member of the Long Island Volunteer Center, donating her time to its annual Prom Dress Boutiques, which provides prom and special occasion dresses and accessories donated from the community to young women who are unable to afford a new gown for prom or graduation events.

Salerno received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.

About Rubenstein Public Relations

Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading full-service agency based in New York that produces high-profile communications campaigns through branding and messaging, media relations, creative and business development services.  Our comprehensive strategy, savvy media expertise and proactive approach shapes and markets a brand's core attributes to generate meaningful results for clients.  We represent some of the world's most prominent names in the real estate, business, luxury lifestyle, entertainment, technology, healthcare and non-profit sectors.  (www.rubensteinpr.com)

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