Strategic public relations, social media, digital marketing, and crisis communications for restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, and entertainment destinations.
RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY PR AGENCY IN MICHIGAN
Partnered with the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, Marx Layne delivers strategic public relations, digital marketing, and communications campaigns for restaurants, hotels, tourism destinations, and hospitality brands across Michigan and the Midwest.
Our hospitality expertise spans QSRs, fine dining, boutique hotels, multi-concept restaurant groups, entertainment destinations, and luxury hospitality brands. We develop tailored communication strategies that help clients increase visibility, strengthen brand reputation, and drive guest engagement.
From media relations and social media campaigns to SEO, digital advertising, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications, Marx Layne helps hospitality brands stand out in competitive markets and stay top-of-mind with customers.
We also provide trusted crisis communications support for hospitality organizations facing high-pressure situations, including food-borne illness, labor disputes, boycotts, and other reputation-sensitive issues. For decades, our team has helped clients navigate media scrutiny and protect their brand during critical moments.
DECADES OF
Hospitality Experience
The hospitality industry is a core focus of Marx Layne. Our team has helped restaurants, hotels, entertainment destinations, and tourism organizations increase visibility, strengthen brand reputation, and drive guest engagement across Michigan and the Midwest.
We’ve worked with nationally recognized brands including California Pizza Kitchen, McDonald’s, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Ocean Prime, Wolfgang Puck, Texas de Brazil, Marriott, Moxy, Best Western, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and The Townsend Hotel.
From grand openings and rebranding campaigns to media relations, digital marketing, social media strategy, and crisis communications, Marx Layne delivers integrated campaigns tailored to the hospitality industry.
We also partner with leading organizations including the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, Travel Michigan, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
See How We Helped Hospitality Brands Increase Visibility & Engagement
Hospitality Leadership & Crisis Communications
Our hospitality communications team brings decades of experience supporting restaurants, hotels, entertainment destinations, and tourism organizations across Michigan and the Midwest. From media relations and grand openings to crisis communications and digital marketing, our team understands the unique demands of the hospitality industry.
Complimentary Crisis Evaluation
Marx Layne & Company is offering a confidential, no-cost Crisis Communications Evaluation for hospitality teams and restaurant leaders.
This assessment includes:
- A private consultation with senior crisis communications advisors.
- A high-level review of your current crisis response framework.
- Strategic recommendations to strengthen preparedness and mitigate risk.
Ensure your organization is prepared before a crisis unfolds. Schedule your confidential evaluation today by contacting (248) 855-6777 or emailing Michael Odom or Lana Mini.
Meet Our Hospitality Communications Team
Our team brings deep hospitality communications experience across restaurants, hotels, entertainment destinations, tourism organizations, and crisis response.
Michael Layne
Partner
Provides senior-level strategic counsel for hospitality, public relations, and reputation-focused campaigns.
Lana Mini
Senior Vice President
Specializes in media relations, hospitality communications, brand visibility, and client strategy.
Michael Odom
Senior Vice President
Specializes in hospitality media relations, crisis communications, and strategic brand positioning.
Marx Layne is your competitive advantage.
Your reputation and success are our only concerns.