I’m involved in a few local projects this year, from contributing on the host committee for the Pro Bike/Pro Walk Symposium that is coming to Long Beach this September, to leading communications efforts for the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation, which promotes the city’s aquatics amenities, activities and athletes and amenities. One of the initiatives that I’m contributing my time towards this year is building upon the East Spring...

Here’s a nice profile of “community hero” Tom Shadden, founder of the Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation, in the December issue of Long Beach Magazine. We are keeping the group’s Facebook page current with local content and Foundation updates at http://www.facebook.com/aquaticapital.

I’ve been working with the Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation as a pro-bono project, helping promote their cause to raise funds to support “water proofing” the local youth (making kids water-safe around pools, etc.). This past week, the organization announced its third Aquatic Athlete of the Year winner at its first-ever awards dinner: winner release posted here on Pitch Engine. The dinner was hosted by the Long Beach law...

I posted a quick “what I’ve been doing lately” update on the news page: http://www.rantonette.com/news/ The short version: Together with The Wolcott Company, R. Antonette Communications is implementing a road safety awareness initiative for Bike Long Beach (Long Beach, Calif.); and in partnership with Be In The News and The Wolcott Company, is piloting a tourism marketing initiative for the City of Claremont, Calif. I’ve...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 2011) – R. Antonette Communications has won shared public relations business from two Southern California municipalities. Together with The Wolcott Company, R. Antonette Communications is implementing a road safety awareness initiative for Bike Long Beach (Long Beach, Calif.); and in partnership with Be In The News and The Wolcott Company, is piloting a tourism marketing initiative for the City of Claremont,...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 2010) — Ron Antonette, former Fleishman-Hillard consumer marketing practice group lead, has established R. Antonette Communications, a micro agency specializing in supporting family and parenting brands, green marketing and CSR campaigns, and professional services firms. Antonette, who spent 14 years at GolinHarris and held director roles at Mattel and ConAgra Foods, is focusing on brand strategy and messaging,...