NAIOP Georgia Names Schroder Public Relations as Associate Firm of the Year

    ATLANTA, GA, December 25, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- After only two years of service with NAIOP Georgia, Schroder Public Relations was named as Associate Firm of the Year by the commercial real estate development association.

The award was given at the 26th Annual NAIOP Awards Programs & Meeting on Dec. 4, where the Deal of the Year (Office & Industrial) and NAIOP Volunteer of the Year awards were also announced.

The Associate Firm of the Year award is given to an active associate member firm that has significantly elevated the commercial real estate industry within metro Atlanta, Georgia and the state's NAIOP chapter. Schroder PR serves as the public relations firm for NAIOP, brought on initially to aid in communications and branding. To elevate the firm's profile, Schroder Public Relations crafts eNewsletters, counsels leadership in communication efforts, assists in website design and films events for the trade association.

"As Georgia's commercial real estate industry is rapidly evolving and bouncing back from the recession, it's vital that NAIOP and other key trade organizations are sending out the right messaging," said Chris Schroder, president and founder of Schroder Public Relations. "With our help and guidance, the state's real estate developments and leaders, as well as the organization's community involvement are getting the recognition they deserve."

In addition to assisting NAIOP with public relations efforts, the Associate Firm of the Year goes to a firm that is extremely active in community service activities in town, as well as services Atlanta and greater Georgia's real estate industry. Schroder PR is extensively involved with a number of top Atlanta architecture firms, design firms, developers, construction firms and more. The company's client list includes Majestic Realty, New South Construction, Columbia Residential, Seefried Industrial Properties, Wakefield Beasley, Brand Properties, Vantage Realty, Seven Oaks Company and others.

"As we're just beginning our rebranding from Schroder PR to SPR Atlanta, I'm glad the Schroder PR name is going out with a big win," said Sarah Funderburk, Schroder PR's primary commercial real estate liaison. "This award is such an honor - as no other communications firm has one in previous years, and it not only celebrates our commitment to the industry and the organization, but also to the community."

About Schroder Public Relations
Located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, Schroder PR is a multi-discipline communications firm that focuses on commercial and residential real estate, architecture/design/construction, and professional service categories including finance, healthcare, insurance, marketing, etc.. Founded in December 2002 by former publisher, editor and newspaper reporter Chris Schroder, the firm's work is based on the philosophy that effective communication boils down to the art and ability to tell and share a good story though numerous emerging platforms.

In addition to traditional media relations, services include content marketing, video production, social media, website design, eNewsletter production, branding, blogging and crisis communications. Schroder Public Relations is the producer of The Atlanta 100, a weekly eNewsletter of 100-word stories and 100-second videos on topics of intrigue.

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