Woodard Furniture Names The Media Matters as Public Relations

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dawn Brinson The Media Matters, Inc. 336.956.2488 dbrinson@themediamatters.com Woodard Furniture Names The Media Matters as Public Relations Agency of Record Coppell, Texas, May 16, 2014 – Woodard Furniture, manufacturer of quality wrought iron, aluminum, and all season wicker outdoor furniture and accessories, has selected home furnishings specialists The Media Matters, Inc. as its public relations agency of record. As such, The Media Matters will develop and implement a comprehensive public relations and communications strategy that bolsters Woodard’s short-­‐and long-­‐term marketing initiatives. Woodard chose the Lexington, NC-­‐based firm because of its balanced offerings in both traditional and new media and its respected relationships with consumer-­‐facing media. Headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Woodard was founded in 1866 and is the oldest wrought iron company operating in the U.S. Their broad line of casual outdoor furniture incorporates hand-­‐
wrought iron, cast aluminum, tubular aluminum and all-­‐season wicker frames complemented with an extensive selection of finishes and fabrics, providing customers with a uniquely diverse range of styles. “One of our strategic goals at Woodard is to increase our visibility and positioning with consumers,” stated Bill Herren, creative director. “Consumer acceptance is a conclusive retail support mechanism, and we believe our partnership with The Media Matters will assist in that endeavor. Their expertise in all facets of marketing communications with special emphasis in brand strategy and public relations will be very beneficial to us as we continue to build awareness and grow as an industry leader.” Continued, page 2 Page 2 Woodard Chooses The Media Matters, Inc. Domino collection of all-­season wicker Derby wrought iron collection from Woodard Furniture “Woodard is a gem—they have a clear vision of where they want to go, they are committed to using the best tools and tactics to get there, and their products are beautifully crafted and executed,” said Kathy D. Wall, president and ringleader of The Media Matters. “We have an array of novel and proven methods to bring their collections to an eager consumer audience.” About Woodard For nearly 150 years, Woodard craftsmen have designed and created products using both age-­‐old hand forming techniques and the latest in high-­‐tech production methods. Woodard’s wrought iron is proudly made in America. They also manufacture aluminum and all season wicker furniture and accessories, providing a wide array of casual outdoor styles. Headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Woodard has manufacturing and shipping facilities in Michigan and Texas, and to-­‐the-­‐trade showrooms in Chicago, Illinois and High Point, North Carolina. Woodard is a subsidiary of Litex Industries located in Grand Prairie, Texas. To learn more about Woodard Furniture, visit http://www.woodard-­‐furniture.com. About The Media Matters, Inc. Through captivating imagery, language and graphics, The Media Matters helps its clients break ahead of the competition and stand out in the world of the ordinary. Led by founder and President Kathy D. Wall, the North Carolina-­‐based full services marketing agency offers public relations; events and promotions; brand strategy development and management; consumer and trade advertising planning; photography art direction; and collateral development for international companies and well-­‐known brands. For more information, visit www.themediamatters.com. # # #