Paradise Acquires Laurie Rowe Communications
September 10, 2025
Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc. has acquired Laurie Rowe Communications, Inc., adding a dedicated public relations division and strengthening its destination marketing and tourism PR capabilities. The deal brings LRC's roster of more than 27 destination clients and eight PR professionals — including founder Laurie Rowe, who will become Senior Vice President of Public Relations — into Paradise's national operations.
- Buyers
- Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
- Targets
- Laurie Rowe Communications, Inc.
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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