Pecchia Communications, Corliss Marketing Announce Agreement to Merge Companies

November 1, 2006 | 8:30 am

CANFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Principals of Pecchia Communications LLC, a public relations firm, and Corliss Marketing Communications, a marketing consultancy, today announced an agreement to merge the two companies.

The combined company will operate under the Pecchia Communications name. Dan Pecchia remains president and Jean Corliss, founder and president of Corliss Marketing, has been named senior consultant. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"Together, we're better equipped to capitalize on the rebounding business conditions in the region," Pecchia said. "The additional capacity will help us grow."

Corliss added, "We offer a broader range of services, so organizations that need additional marketing or public relations firepower now have more reasons to call us."

Corliss and Pecchia are veterans of Northeast Ohio's news and marketing circles. Corliss established Corliss Marketing in 1993. Previously, she held marketing management positions at Youngstown Hospital Association (Forum Health), Warren General Hospital and Nutritionary Health and Vitamins. She has also worked as a reporter and columnist for the Tribune Chronicle in Warren.

Pecchia established Pecchia Communications in 2005 after 13 years at two public relations firms, most recently as vice president and part-owner of Innis Maggiore Group. Previously, he spent 11 years in the daily news business, including four as business editor of The Vindicator in Youngstown.

Clients of the combined firm include The Timken Company, Eaton Corp., Harrington Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., Midwest Band & Accessories, Alberini's Restaurant and more than a dozen other regional and national companies. More information is available at the firm's website, www.pecchiacomm.com.