BITNER.COM CHANGES NAME TO BITNER GOODMAN

Leading South Florida based public relations, marketing and advertising firm, changes name to reflect increased partner contributions.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB) May 8, 2003 -- Bitner.com, one of South Floridas leading marketing communications firms, is now Bitner Goodman. The new name reflects the partnership interest and significant contributions of Michael Goodman.

The name change to Bitner Goodman recognizes Michaels enhanced role and invaluable contributions to the firm," explained Bitner Goodman President Gary Bitner. Cultivating new business leads, servicing our diverse client base and contributing to various community organizations, he has and continues to represent our firm well."

Together, Bitner and Goodman possess more than 40 years combined experience in all aspects of marketing. Both are former South Florida Business Journal Up-and-Comer award-winners, Leadership Broward graduates and have been instrumental in helping the community at large by donating their time to serve on numerous boards and committees.

Gary Bitner is an award-winning, accredited practitioner with a solid foundation in the states public relations industry. A former journalist and public relations supervisor for Marriott Corporation in Washington D.C., Bitner launched his own firm in 1980. In 1986 he opened Bitner.com/Orlando to serve the growing central Florida market. Bitner is a frequent guest lecturer on the subject of effective public relations and devotes much of his time to professional and charitable organizations.

Michael Goodman boasts a proven track record of successful and award-winning public relations and marketing campaigns for Bitner.com since 1995. As a previous special events manager for Macys and a communications director for Broward House, Goodman brings an integrated marketing approach to every project. His professional experience also includes many years as an account representative with Azen & Associates. Committed to making a difference,
Goodman has been recognized for his past role in South Floridas World AIDS Day events and for helping organizations including the Florida Theatrical Association, Junior Achievement of South Florida, Gildas Club, Community Foundation of Collier County and others.

Along with the Bitner Goodman name change, comes the addition of new accounts including Winn-Dixie Stores, South Florida Commuter Services, and the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Bitner Goodman is an international public relations, marketing and graphic design firm with offices in South Florida and Orlando. Founded in 1980, the firm represents leading companies and organizations in a variety of industries, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, automotive, technology, retail, travel, transportation, telecommunications and government. Clients include the City of Hollywood (Florida), Design Center of the Americas, Dow Chemical, JM Family Enterprises and Southeast Toyota Distributors, North Broward Hospital District, Pfizer, Seminole Tribe of Florida and Tri-Rail.

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