Growing Dallas agency adds better-for-you brands Philz Coffee, Skout Organics and DIGDALLAS, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SPM Communications, a nationally ranked public relations, crisis communication and franchise development agency, is growing its food and beverage practice as the new agency of record for three better-for-you brands.SPM has been named agency of record for Oakland, California-based Philz Coffee, which has nearly 70 locations throughout California and Chicago. Founded in San Francisco more than 20 years ago, Philz specializes in serving up customized coffee blends made to order, one cup at a time, and created from sustainably sourced green coffee beans from around the world.The agency also has added Austin, Texas-based Skout Organic, a better-for-you family snack brand that makes protein bars, kids snack bars and soft-baked cookies. The line is certified organic, gluten-free, vegan and kosher.Additionally, SPM has begun work with DIG, a growing, New York-based fast-casual restaurant focused on elevated, chef-prepared home cooking. DIG serves seasonal, scratch-cooked plates, salads, sides and take-home family dinners in its more than 30 locations across the Northeast."SPM turned 25 this year, and one of our goals for 2024 is to add more better-for-you brands to our roster as a nod to one of our first clients back in 1999, Chipotle Mexican Grill, which began redefining how people eat," said Suzanne Miller, SPM founder and president. "Our new Philz, Skout Organic and DIG clients are in a category we are passionate about and on which we built our business."The agency also recently took on pro bono client Gifting Brands as part of its mission to give back by spreading the word about organizations doing good. The Dallas-based nonprofit accepts excess inventory from brands and retailers and sells it at deeply discounted prices online at www.giftingbrands.com, donating 100% of proceeds to local and global charities that benefit families, women and children.SPM specializes in consumer brands in the food, restaurant, retail, apparel, franchise, lifestyle and wellness, and beauty categories

Chuck E. Cheese is the latest restaurant brand to make a play for consumers’ grocery spending as, across the industry, eateries look to capture more of consumers’ day-to-day food budgets.The family restaurant and entertainment chain, which has more than 550 locations, announced Thursday (Sept. 28) the expansion of its licensed frozen pizza to Walmart locations across the United States, in partnership with consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Flatlander Foods.“Inspired by our famous pizza and created to be enjoyed at home, we’ve seen great response/demand from American families, and we are excited to see expanded distribution to even more neighborhoods with a Walmart near them,” Melissa McLeanas, vice president of global licensing, media and branded entertainment development for the chain’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, said in a statement.The company is using its grocery placement not only to create additional revenue but also to drive visits to its restaurant/entertainment locations, offering free digital tickets redeemable for prizes at these stores’ gift shops.The news of this expansion comes as restaurants look to extend their brands beyond the four walls of their stores and even beyond digital ordering occasions, targeting not consumers’ restaurant spending but their overall eating budget. In this effort, more brands are entering the grocery store and creating other non-restaurant occasions.Last week, for instance, Asian-style casual dining chain P.F. Chang’s announced a grocery partnership with Fresh Del Monte’s cut vegetable subsidiary Mann Packing Co. to launch two salad kits based on the restaurant’s menu.Over the summer, fast-casual giant Panera Bread, similar to Chuck E

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has been recognized by The Points Guy (TPG) with an Editors’ Choice Award for Best Economy Class, across both categories of domestic and international airlines. This is the third time JetBlue, known for its low fares and great service, has won the coveted award and marks the airline’s sixth Editors’ Choice Award since 2018.Curated by the distinguished editors of the leading consumer travel platform, TPG’s highly competitive awards honor excellence in airlines, travel and credit cards.“At JetBlue, we believe that a great experience and a low fare should be synonymous as we introduce our onboard experience and the JetBlue effect to more markets across the globe,” said Joanna Geraghty, president and chief operating officer, JetBlue. “This recognition as an industry leader comes at a pivotal time for JetBlue, as we continue to grow and challenge the Big Four, bringing more competition into the market.”To ‘Sale-ebrate’ this award, and for a limited time, JetBlue is offering a flash sale through midnight, tonight, where travelers can snag fares as low as $25 one-way on select flights across the airline’s network, for travel on select dates in 2022 and 2023. Over the last two decades, JetBlue has established itself as a leader in both value and comfort, and is excited to offer even more ways for customers to enjoy the award-winning JetBlue experience for themselves. For a complete list of available flights, customers can visit jetblue.com/sale/sale-ebrate-in-a-flash.The Points Guy (TPG) is a trusted travel and lifestyle media platform that focuses on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending. Through an informative, clever point of view, TPG has become the leading online resource for all things points, miles and resourceful travel experiences.“The Points Guy editorial team and myself are thrilled to honor the best in travel, credit cards and loyalty programs