CORAL GABLES – October 24, 2006 – Coral Gables-based rbb Public Relations, a full-service public relations firm based in Miami, announced today the promotion of Christie Lowey and Jeanine Faine to account directors. Christie Lowey will continue to provide strategic council and oversee media efforts for such clients as the National Parkinson Foundation, Levitt Corporation, MCZ Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Before joining the firm in 2005, Christie Lowey honed her media and communications skills during her three-year tenure as a senior account executive at a local public relations agency specializing in real estate. Lowey graduated magna cum laude from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in communications and currently resides in Sunny Isles Beach.

Jeanine Faine will continue coordinating business-to-business marketing and corporate reputation management for several of the firm’s professional service clients, such as Language Line Services, Flagler/Codina Development Group and Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. Faine has quickly climbed the ranks since joining the firm in 2005 as a senior account executive. She was previously a senior account executive with a local mid-sized public relations agency, where she handled media relations, crisis management and public awareness campaigns for law firms, banks and other Fortune 500 companies. Faine holds a bachelor’s degree in political communications from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and resides in Fort Lauderdale.  

“Christie’s ability to become a team mentor within the firm coupled with her hard work and dedication play an important role in rbb’s continuous growth,” said Christine Barney, CEO and managing partner of rbb Public Relations. “Jeanine’s strong leadership and professional resilience have been instrumental in her rapid growth within the firm, and we look forward to her continued advancement.”  

About rbb Public Relations Founded in 1975, rbb Public Relations, named 2005 "Boutique PR Agency of the Year" by PR WEEK, is based in Miami. The firm has gained a statewide and national reputation for strategic, results-oriented PR, with expertise in media relations, corporate communications, crisis counseling, product launches and special events. The firm’s capabilities encompass a variety of practice areas, including professional services, consumer products, crisis communications, travel & leisure, healthcare and real estate. For more information, call (305) 448-7450 or visit www.rbbpr.com.  

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