Carmichael Lynch Relate named "outstanding midsize agency of the year"

Carmichael Lynch Relate was recognized at the PRWeek Awards in New York.

March 24, 2017 at 8:52PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Carmichael Lynch Relate, the public relations sister firm of advertising agency Carmichael Lynch, was recently named the "Outstanding Midsize Agency of the Year" at the PRWeek Awards.

Last week, Carmichael Lynch Relate staff celebrated in New York City after the firm was awarded. It also received honorable mention for overall agency of the year.

"This win speaks volumes to the passion, drive, creativity and commitment that the team at Carmichael Lynch Relate brings to work and our clients day-in and day-out," said Julie Batliner, Carmichael Lynch Relate president, in a statement.

Last fall, the firm changed its name from Spong to Carmichael Lynch Relate. The firm reported that 2016 was a record year of growth for Carmichael Lynch Relate in terms of revenue and the amount of workers. The agency earned 10 new business wins.

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