Detroit-based Marx Layne & Company,  a full-service public relations, marketing and digital media agency has opened a branch office in Grand Rapids. The announcement was made today by Marx Layne President Michael Layne.

Located in downtown Grand Rapids in the historic Waters Building at 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, the office will support the agency’s ongoing media relations, community relations and stakeholder engagement activities in the region and statewide.

“Our new branch office will help us meet increased client demand—including statewide work for the nation’s largest retailer, one of the nation’s top five financial institutions and one of the world’s largest non-alcoholic beverage companies,” said Layne.

Founded in 1987, Marx Layne & Company is a full-service agency providing public relations, marketing, digital media, graphic design and web development, special events and crisis communications services to clients throughout Michigan and nationwide.

“We’re excited about being part of the West Michigan community and see tremendous opportunity to offer our full range of communications services to businesses seeking a statewide reach,” said Layne.

About Marx Layne

Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Marx Layne & Company, provides individualized marketing and corporate communications services on a local, regional and national basis to clients in the foodservice, professional service, energy, nonprofit, manufacturing, real estate development, education and health care sectors. Leveraging print, broadcast, word-of-mouth campaigns and social media platforms, the agency delivers the right message to the right audience at the right time. Marx Layne also specializes in the design and creation of a wide range of print and interactive materials, including mobile-friendly websites, e-mail campaigns, brochures, newsletters and identity packages. For more information, visit www.marxlayne.com.