(openPR) - New York, NY January 23, 2008: Pierce Mattie PR (PierceMattie.com) continues to see growth in its expanding beauty, fashion and luxury lifestyle divisions and has hired Katarina Maloney as an Account Executive to meet the demand and continue the luxury PR firm’s vision of further expansion.

Katarina Maloney is the newest Account Executive for the Beauty and Fashion Division in the New York office. A California native, her passion for media began during her documentary film studies at UC Berkeley. Coming from a strong TV public relations background, she has secured client placements in such outlets as CNN’s Headline News, ABC News Now, NY1, and numerous local TV and radio affiliates across the country. She also spearheaded and was responsible for the double in growth of AOL’s Online Buzz Monthly TV segment with Regina Lewis. Prior to public relations, Katarina worked as a TV producer for the Food Network, NYC Fashion Week, and CBS and was also an event coordinator for national promotion events. She has worked with notable celebrities such Katie Couric, Ladytron, DJ Kid Millionaire, The Bravery, and have worked for clients such as WE, HGTV, The Discovery Channel, Rainbow Media, ESPN, The International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Bombarier, Maysles Films, and more.

Pierce Mattie Public Relations
62 West 45th Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10036
212-243-1431 (NY)
323-469-5500 (LA)
www.PierceMattie.com
Contact: Shannon Nelson
Moreinfo@piercemattie.com

About Pierce Mattie Public Relations: Launched in 2001 by wellness lifestyle editor and expert Pierce Mattie, Pierce Mattie PR remains the industry leader in communications for luxury beauty, fashion, health and fitness brands alike with growing divisions in home furnishings and fine jewelry. With offices located bi-coastally in New York and Los Angeles, Pierce Mattie PR has their hand on the pulse of the industry and has the capabilities of securing national and regional press for their clients.