JSH&A acquired by L.C. Williams & Associates
CHICAGO — L.C. Williams & Associates said it has acquired Oakbrook Terrace-based public relations firm JSH&A.
Terms of the acquisition were not announced.
L.C. Williams & Associatesis ranked in the top three public relations agencies specializing in home products and in the top 45 agencies working in health care and professional services, according Jack O'Dwyer's list of national, independent PR firms.
JSH&A brings food and beverage expertise and a history of work with major brands and household names. and will complement LCWA's current roster of clients, the company said. Clients of the combined firm include First Alert, Beam Suntory, Trex, Conagra Brands, Electrolux, DAP, Culligan International and Boise Paper.
“We are a perfect match for both our clients and teams because JSH&A and LCWA share similar values and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service,” said Kim Blazek Dahlborn, president and CEO of LCWA. “Our teams provide clients with the best of both worlds: big agency thinking with the dedication typically found in a smaller firm. We always have respected the high-quality, award-winning work of JSH&A.”
JSH&A staff have been relocated to LCWA's office in downtown Chicago.
Jonni Hegenderfer founded JSH&A in 1989. The firm soon became known for its strong marketing expertise, especially for food and beverage clients. Teams at JSH&A have helped leading consumer packaged goods brands drive consumer awareness, engagement and advocacy through traditional and social media programs. The agency's trademarked LIF™style approach helped it earn numerous industry awards, including Consumer Marketing Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our combined teams and the great clients they serve, offering an expanded roster of highly talented professionals and resources,” said Hegenderfer. “LCWA is known for its commitment to client service with a focus on delivering impact and bottom-line results. It will be exciting to watch the creative programming that develops in the future.”