Marriott Vacations Worldwide has recently appointed Slide Nine as its corporate communications Agency of Record (AOR). This decision followed a rigorous evaluation of agencies through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process aimed at enhancing external communications. Slide Nine will focus on areas such as business performance, community investment, corporate responsibility, and industry outlook, as stated in their announcement.The RFP process occurred late last year, with Slide Nine being selected in January and commencing collaboration in March. Their partnership aims to amplify corporate narratives that bolster Marriott Vacations Worldwide's market standing. The goal is to showcase the company as the leading provider of vacation ownership and an exceptional workplace, according to the statement.

Nestlé Canada has selected Citizen Relations as the Public Relations Agency of Record (AOR) for its confectionery division. This follows a competitive agency selection process.Citizen Relations will be responsible for:Media Relations: Both traditional media coverage and influencer marketing for Nestlé's confectionery brands, including Aero chocolates and Kit Kat bars.Brand Activations: Creating engaging experiences to promote Nestlé's confectionery products.Citizen Relations will also provide PR support for other Nestlé brands beyond confectionery.Previously, Nestlé Canada collaborated with various agencies on a project-by-project basis for different brands. These included Rethink for Kit Kat, Golin for Essentia Water, Strategic Objectives for Nescafé, and Zeno for Häagen-DazsJenn Duggan, president of Citizen Relations Canada (Ontario & West), said: "There’s so much delicious potential we can unlock for a brand that’s a staple in almost every household. And we’re thrilled for the opportunity to partner with such a talented and passionate group of brand leaders.”