Newburyport, Mass. – Matter Communications, a full-service public relations agency specializing in high-technology and consumer markets, today announced it has been recognized as a 2011 Pacesetter by the Boston Business Journal. Comprised of flourishing businesses reporting at least a 20 percent increase in annual revenue, the 2011 Pacesetters are New England’s fastest-growing, private companies. Matter and the other winners will be honored at a morning event on April 28, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, Mass. “Since our founding in 2003, we’ve been determined to deliver public relations results that help build businesses,” said Scott Signore, principal and CEO of Matter Communications. “By aligning all of our traditional and social media efforts with our clients’ goals – whether driving product sales, generating web traffic or raising awareness of community programming – we’ve become a true extension of their businesses. Adhering to this results-focused philosophy has not only helped our clients grow, it’s done the same for Matter. This recognition from the Boston Business Journal is evidence that our approach to PR works.” Agency milestones During the past year, Matter has expanded several aspects of its business and won high-profile industry honors. Highlights include:
- An increase in annual revenue of more than 20 percent
- A near-40 percent increase in total staff among its Newburyport, Providence and New York offices
- Key clients consistently added to its growing roster of high-tech and consumer brands
- Addition of in-house, full-service video production services
- Industry accolades from principal and CEO Scott Signore’s inclusion in PR Week’s “40 Under 40” to agency honors at the Bell Ringer Awards
- Strengthening of management team
- Doubling of physical office space
Current career opportunities at Matter Matter is on the lookout for passionate PR professionals who like to have fun while working together to accomplish business and communications objectives on behalf of clients. Matter offers exceptional professional growth opportunities, formal training and development, mentoring in a team-oriented environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits. At present, Matter seeks creative, high-energy candidates to fill the following roles:
- Account Executive
- Assistant Account Executive
- Account Coordinator