Beckerman Adds Ten Clients to Growing Client Roster in First Quarter of 2010

HACKENSACK, N.J., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Beckerman, one of the largest independent public relations firms in the industry, has started 2010 with the addition of 10 new clients to its growing client roster.

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"With companies continuing to pay close attention to their bottom lines, Beckerman's results-oriented approach, coupled with its unparalleled commitment to client service, is driving organic agency growth," said Beckerman Chief Executive Officer Michael Beckerman.  "2010 is shaping up to be another record year for the firm, on the heels of an unprecedented 2009, in which we signed 25 new clients, brought on eight new professionals and opened offices in New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C."

"These are significant wins for us not only because of the national scope, but also because our reputation for excellence continues to strengthen as a result of the dedication of our communications professionals, our innovative strategies and our impressive client list," said Keith Zakheim, Beckerman's president.

New accounts include:

• CoStar Group Inc. is the number one provider of information, marketing and analytic services to commercial real estate professionals in the United States and the United Kingdom. CoStar's suite of services offers customers access via the Internet to the most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and France. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., CoStar has approximately 1,400 employees worldwide, including the largest professional research organization in the industry. http://www.costar.com

• Fletcher Thompson, founded in 1910, is one of the Northeast's largest architectural, engineering and interior design firms.  With offices in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Florida, the firm is consistently listed among Engineering News-Record's and Building Design & Construction's top design firms in the nation. www.fletcherthompson.com

• Frontier Beverage Co., founded in late 2009 and headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., is the distributor of Unwind, the ultimate relaxation aid for consumers worldwide, offering a healthy alternative to the calming drink experience due to its low-calorie, low-sugar and high-antioxidant formula. www.unwindbeverage.com

• Monarch at Ridge Hill is a new luxury condominium community at Westchester's Ridge Hill, a 2.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development now under construction in Westchester County, N.Y. Monarch is a joint venture of the Horizon Group, a full-service real estate development and investment corporation with projects in New York, Long Island and New Jersey; IGI (Izaki Group Investment), a leading owner, developer and manager of large-scale office, retail and commercial real estate projects in the United States and Europe; and Azorim, one of Israel's largest construction companies. www.monarchrh.com

• Intellect Neurosciences Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of disease-modifying therapeutic agents for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other disorders. www.intellectns.com

• Keystone Property Group is a leading real estate developer and manager of office and industrial properties with assets located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., with offices in Chicago, Ill., and Miami, Fla., Keystone also sponsors and manages a series of opportunistic real estate investment funds. www.keystonepropertygroup.com

• Pro-Tech Energy Solutions LLC, based in Branchburg, N.J., is a self-funded, turnkey energy services company offering a wide range of energy solutions and services for residential and commercial properties from lighting upgrades to utility-scale solar installations. www.pro-techenergy.com

• Raw Foods International introduced its "It Tastes RAAW" line of vegetable fruit juices to the market in November 2009. "It Tastes RAAW"'s four featured flavors, better beets, cranberry ginger, carrot lemonade and cucumber pineapple, are available on store shelves in select U.S. markets. www.rawfoodsinternational.com

• The Residences at Palmer Square is the first and only collection of luxury homes in downtown Princeton, and represents the completion of Edgar Palmer's 1937 vision for the town square of Princeton Borough. When complete, the development will offer 100 luxury townhomes and condominiums. The developer is the Palmer Square Management Co., which also manages the historic Nassau Inn and the more than 40 brand-name stores, boutiques and restaurants of Palmer Square. www.palmersquareresidences.com.

• Simeone & O'Sullivan LLP – Based in Morristown, N.J., the law firm of Simeone & O'Sullivan has quickly become the premier family law firm for all of northern New Jersey.  The firm is dedicated solely to resolving all types of family law issues and has extensive experience with high-conflict cases and complex divorce matters. www.simeoneosullivan.com

About Beckerman

Beckerman is one of the largest independent full-service public relations firms in the industry. Founded in 1989, Beckerman's staff of more than 40 experienced media professionals represents a distinguished roster of over 100 clients from diverse industry sectors including real estate, environmental, financial, health care, technology, consumer products, public affairs and corporate political reputation. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., Hackensack, N.J., and New York City. To learn more please call 201-465-8000 or visit www.beckermanpr.com.

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