As far as I can tell by reading this story, Joanne Kaufman is the second house fairy godmother for PR people. A call from her magically does two things -- it immediately grants them (retroactively, it appears) a second house in a cool location, and it increases their prestige by having them appear in the NYT. Check it out -- Five examples:
- Stacey Bender Hammerling and her husband, Robert, partners in a public relations and marketing firm.
- Janet and Patrick Ryan. Ms. Ryan, runs a public relations firm in St. Louis.
- Marian Abood, a New York-based actor.
- Abby Seixas, a Weston, Mass., psychotherapist.
- Allan and Sarah Ripp, Allan owns a public relations business in Manhattan.
I've been thinking about either a ski home or a beach house, maybe both. Joanne, I'm standing by for your call. Or email. Whatever.