CGPR Opens California Office

Consumer lifestyle public relations firm CGPR, announced the opening of a second office in Costa Mesa, Calif., adding to its original Marblehead, Mass., location beginning February, 2016. Opening the Costa Mesa office is timed with the announcement of new business partnerships for CGPR, said the company.

“The opening of our west coast office brings added services and a bi-coastal presence,” said Chris Ann Goddard, founder and president. “We welcome the opportunity to represent Goodyear Licensed Products, Pimacott and Samuel Hubbard footwear. We are confident our collaborations will provide sound strategic public relations initiatives that will help drive these brands forward.”

CGPR will share offices with IMW Agency, an integrated marketing firm based in Costa Mesa, Calif. The strategic alliance enables CGPR to offer additional creative, digital and branding services, while expanding IMW’s PR offerings. CGPR’s new office is located at 3190 Airport Loop Drive, Building K, in Costa Mesa, Calif., a short drive from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport.

“We look at this as a platform for generating new business and having visibility in a region of the country that is home to companies that are in our sweet spot,” said Goddard. “Having the ability to offer this additional suite of marketing services enhances our service options and provides important solutions under one roof.”

Goddard will divide time between the two locations, with Nicole Kieser, senior vice president, expanding her role to lead the existing team in Marblehead.