NEW YORK, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Rubenstein, president of Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR), announced today that Lauren Hovey has returned to the firm as an Associate Vice President to support several of the agency's leading consumer client accounts.  Previously, Hovey was a Senior Account Executive with RPR and now brings an extensive background in media relations and communications strategy across the corporate, finance, technology, entertainment and consumer industries.

"Lauren has significant experience in the consumer space developing successful campaigns for clients across numerous sectors," Rubenstein said.  "She is a strong addition to RPR's team and we look forward to using her expertise to expand our consumer practice area."

Hovey joins RPR from LAK Public Relations, where she led public relations campaigns for one of the world's largest professional services firms.  She specialized in garnering significant media coverage for clients in top-tier print, online and broadcast outlets, as well as executing successful media tours, high-profile events, and media training services to executives.

As a former Senior Account Executive at RPR, Hovey spent two years at the agency spearheading public relations campaigns for several clients, with a focus on the consumer, entertainment and beauty industries.

Hovey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Communications. 

About Rubenstein Public Relations

Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading full-service agency based in New York that produces high-profile communications campaigns through branding and messaging, media relations, creative and business development services.  Our comprehensive strategy, savvy media expertise and proactive approach shapes and markets a brand's core attributes to generate meaningful results for clients.  We represent some of the world's most prominent names in the real estate, business, luxury lifestyle, entertainment, technology, healthcare and non-profit sectors.  (www.rubensteinpr.com)

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