R&J Strategic Communications

Originating from the agency’s brand statement, the Make a Difference Award is given to an employee who goes above and beyond making a difference for the agency, its clients and in the community. Since joining R&J in 2016, Dan has continuously proven himself to be an invaluable member and leader of the agency’s real estate team. His deep knowledge of the real estate industry, paired with his ability to develop and execute highly-effective, integrated marketing campaigns has strengthened the quality and depth of R&J’s services, as well as the agency as a whole. In giving the Make a Difference Award, we applaud Dan’s dedication to making a difference in the community, the agency and bringing value to R&J’s clients every day.

– Diversified Properties, one of the region’s most experienced commercial real estate builders and owners, and joint venture partner, North Jersey Builders Group, announce the completion of 480 Flatz, a four-story, 35-unit luxury multifamily building located at 480 Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford, N.J. Among the first luxury multifamily buildings to be completed in downtown East Rutherford, 480 Flatz boasts a Walk Score of 77, categorizing its location as highly walkable due to its easy access to area amenities. Designed by Thomas J. Brennan Architects with engineering provided by MCB Engineering Associates and construction managed by Morris Construction Management, Diversified Properties’ affiliated construction management firm, each of 480 Flatz’s 35 one, two and three-bedroom units offers designer kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as in-unit washers and dryers. In addition to 480 Flatz, Diversified Properties’ boasts a growing portfolio of tri-state area multifamily communities including the recently completed 30 Court, a 58-unit ultra-luxury multifamily building in Morristown, N. J., as well as Summit Lane, a 188-unit luxury apartment community in Newburgh, N.Y., Summit Terrace, a 270-unit luxury apartment community in New Windsor, N.Y. and Summit Court in Union, N.J. where the first phase of 130 units is completed and stabilized.

Singularly focused on driving value from real estate investments, Diversified Properties’ deeply experienced executive team led by industry veteran Nicholas Minoia, is uniquely suited to identify and capitalize on opportunistic ground-up development and redevelopment projects in key growth markets. Through the campaign, R&J will grow Diversified Properties’ position as a thought leader in the value-add real estate space and reinforce the company’s ability to capitalize on emerging value-add opportunities. Our real estate team takes great pride in working with visionary developers and real estate professionals dedicated to bringing transformative projects to life across the nation,” said Tiffany Miller, Executive Vice President at R&J Strategic Communications. With their focus on driving value through impactful real estate development, we are excited to welcome Diversified Properties to our growing list of clients and look forward to leveraging our industry experience to help Diversified Properties continue to find success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

R&J client, Center for Hope and Safety, Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, is seeing just that. The Center offers a full spectrum of free services designed to address and support emotional, physical and financial healing for domestic violence victims and survivors including legal counsel, employment support services, and therapeutic programs for children. To elevate the awareness of the life-saving services that the Center provides to those in need, R&J’s team conducted extensive media outreach leveraging our strong media relationships to promote the walk, which was being held both in-person and virtually. Through R&J’s comprehensive media relations outreach, Center for Hope and Safety’s Walk and efforts to work to end domestic violence, show solidarity with survivors and to raise funds for services that not only support victims, but also educate the community about domestic abuse and prevention to help break the cycle of violence received approximately 170,625 impressions, with the News 12 coverage airing in five separate segments that were played 45 times over three days.