[SatNews] One big step that creates a much bigger footprint.

Sage Communications, an integrated marketing and communications agency, announced today that it has acquired Longbottom Communications, a marketing and public relations firm in the commercial satellite and space industry. For Sage, the move is a strategic investment in support of the company’s long-term strategic growth goals to increase its position in the satellite industry.

• Upon finalizing the agreement on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Longbottom Communications will operate as a Division of Sage Communications.
• The Division will continue to operate under the leadership of Penelope Longbottom and Patrick Boyle, and its current staff will remain intact to support its clients.
• The companies will debut as a unified firm at the 2013 Satellite Communications Conference & Expo (SATCON), November 13-14 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

“I am excited about the opportunity to offer Sage’s wide range of strategic and creative capabilities to our clients. Sage has proven experience developing marketing, branding and PR campaigns for clients in the commercial and government markets. We look forward to building on this foundation in the future.” said Penelope Longbottom, President, Longbottom Communications.

“Longbottom brings a wealth of understanding of the satellite industry, and is known as a leading marketing and PR advisor to satellite companies around the globe.” added Larry Rosenfeld, CEO, Sage Communications.

“By bringing Longbottom into the Sage family, we enhance our own capabilities and strengths to deliver maximum value to our commercial satellite / space, defense and energy customers.” offered David Gorodetski, COO, Sage Communications.

Sage Communications is a full-service, integrate marketing communications agency that provides a unique fusion of public relations, advertising, branding, event and interactive services to Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, non-profits, government agencies, associations and coalitions.

Sage delivers custom, high-impact communications strategies and programs that produce measureable results. Sage proudly supports several organizations and activities including the DC Jazz Festival, AFCEA Bethesda Children’s Gala, St. Jude’s Research Hospital Annual Gourmet Gala, and The Children of Uganda.

Founded in 2000, Longbottom Communications is a public relations, marketing communications and advertising firm representing enterprises that serve the global commercial, military and defense communications markets and the nuclear power industry. The agency’s diverse client base includes satellite operators and service providers, launch vehicle operators, satellite and aviation terminal manufacturers, and companies that provide a range of space operations, situational awareness and energy services.