Pizza Patron selects Richards/Lerma as Creative AOR

Dallas-based ad agency Richards/Lerma has been selected as creative agency of record by Pizza Patrón. The relationship will have the agency assisting in traditional, digital, social media and public relations programs for the Mexican centric pizza chain as well as some creative input on naming and product development work.

“Pizza Patrón will always be faithful to who we are and we will never apologize for our brand focus. We stand for something that goes beyond the products we offer, that’s why we are willing to take risks to stand behind the values of our core customers,” said Andrew Gamm, brand director for Pizza Patrón.

Edgar Padilla, corporate marketing manager for Pizza Patrón, said the brand is not only known for its outside-the-box marketing ideas, but also for its amazing Mexican-centric pizza offerings.

“Breaking through these days is hard, especially for smaller brands competing against category giants. This is why we decided to move forward with Richards/Lerma. They understand what it takes to break through and disrupt. They work with some of the largest brands in the country but also with category mavericks such as MetroPCS, so they grasp accountable creativity,” said Padilla.

Aldo Quevedo, Creative Group Head and Principal at Richards/Lerma, said, “We couldn’t be happier with Pizza Patrón’s decision. The greatest news an agency can hear isn’t necessarily that you’ve been selected, but rather it’s that you’ve been selected by a brand that wants to do great work and sees the value in that for the bottom line. Everyone will soon be hearing about Pizza Patrón’s latest offering.”

“People in the know understand that Aldo Quevedo and his creative vision can really help a brand make some noise. From a marketing and advertising perspective, these guys share our values,” added Gamm.