The recognition highlights the agency's successful debut of its new specialty division
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, an elite global public relations agency specializing in skilled trades, franchising, manufacturing and B2B technology, announced today it has earned first place in the 2026 Merit Awards for Marketing & Communications in the category of Best Product or Service Launch for its 2025 campaign launching Adventure PR, a division of Ripley PR.
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